La Kang Thai-French Cuisine

10/10/2026

Behind every restaurant is a story. Behind La Kang are two brothers who share a dream. ❤️🇹🇭

We’re honored to have Chef Paul featured on WDIY 88.1 FM's The Inside Dish* with Mike Drabenstott!

In this interview, Chef Paul shares his journey from arriving in America as an ESL student to becoming a chef and restaurant owner.

He also talks about his brother and business partner, Noah, and the journey they've shared building La Kang together.

From humble beginnings to where we are today, it has never been an easy road. But through hard work, family, and the incredible support of our community, we continue to grow and chase our dreams.

Of course, they also talked about Thai cuisine and the big question: How hot is "Thai hot"? 🌶️🔥

A special thank you to Mike and WDIY for giving us the opportunity to share our story.

And to everyone who has supported La Kang throughout the years thank you for being part of our journey. We wouldn't be here without you. ❤️

🎧 Listen to the full interview below!

How hot is “Thai hot?”

Mike Drabenstott talks with Chef Paul Rojrattana of La Kang Noodle Bar and Bell Thai Kitchen about his journey from ESL student to chef and business owner, what makes Thai cuisine unique, and that famous spice scale from mild to Thai hot.

https://www.wdiy.org/show/the-inside-dish/2026-10-05/how-hot-is-thai-hot-with-paul-rojrattana-the-inside-dish

10/07/2026

As the weather gets cooler, cozy up with a bowl of Tom Kha G*i 🍲 Creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, mushrooms, and fragrant Thai herbs come together in this comforting favorite. A little warmth in every spoonful! 🤍

Join us at Lakang Thai French

10/07/2026

Before I Was Chef Paul.

This photo was taken in 2012.

My first job in a kitchen wasn’t as a cook. I was the dishwasher.

I had only been in America for a short time. My English was very limited, and I knew almost nothing about kitchen culture.

I washed dishes, took out the trash, swept and mopped the floors, and was usually the last person to leave. Little by little, they gave me more responsibility—cutting vegetables, rolling spring rolls, and helping with prep.

I worked full-time for $100 a week.Yes, $100. 😅 I was fortunate to have a place to live and food to eat, so I wasn’t thinking about money. I just wanted to work hard and learn.

One busy dinner, the chef yelled at me to get broccoli from the walk-in. I couldn’t understand him. After repeating himself several times, he finally yelled:

“You should go to school and learn English before you come to work.”

Funny enough, THAT I understood. 😂
It hurt. I wanted to cry.

I called my dad and told him what happened. He said something I still remember:

“A strong person can turn someone who doesn’t like them into a friend.”

And somehow, that’s exactly what happened.

That same chef became my first English teacher in America. After work, he would teach me how to pronounce English and go through A–Z with me.

In return, I bought him ci******es. 😂

The day this photo was taken, the owner let me step away from the dish pit and try cooking at the stove.

I posted the photo with three words:

“Follow my dream.”

Fourteen years later, I look at this kid differently.

He barely spoke English. He washed dishes for $100 a week. He had no idea where life would take him.

But he had a dream.

And I’m still following it today.

— Chef Paul

10/03/2026

Congratulations Chef Paul!!!!

09/27/2026

Competition mode is back! 🔥👨‍🍳🧄

Chef Paul will be representing La Kang at the Easton Garlic Fest Chef’s Choice Cook-Off, going head-to-head with 2026 Headline Chef Salah Eddine Ben Attou of Meli European Taverna!

After bringing home the Iron Chef Championship at the Allentown Fair, Chef Paul is excited to step back into the competition kitchen for another challenge.

📍 Thinkin’ Culinary Stage — Centre Square
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 3–4 PM

Come out, support Chef Paul and La Kang, and see what he creates when garlic takes center stage! 🧄🔥

See you at Easton Garlic Fest!

It's time to start announcing the names of the talented local chefs who will be competing in our five cooking competitions at the Stinkin' Culinary Stage in Centre Square!

First up is the match-up of this year's Headline Chef - Chef Attou of Meli Easton, who will go garlic head-to-head with last year's EGF Headline Chef, Chef Rojratana of La Kang Thai-French Cuisine!

Who do you think will win the Chef's Choice Cook-off? Find out on Sat. 10/3 from 3- 4 pm. See you there!

09/22/2026

Crispy red snapper, fragrant Panang curry, and a little heat in every bite. ✨

Come enjoy this Thai favorite at La Kang Thai French Cuisine. We’d love to see you! 🌿

09/19/2026

Welcome to LA KANG ✨
A warm table, beautiful surroundings, and delicious Thai-French cuisine await. 🤍🌿

Come in, get comfortable, and let us make your evening a little more special. Your table is waiting. ✨

Reservations are now open!
📞 Call us at (610) 438-0301
💌 Or simply DM us to reserve your table.

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09/18/2026

Dinner plans tonight? ✨

Join us at La Kang Thai-French Cuisine for an evening of good food, beautiful flavors, and something sweet to finish. 🤍

Save room for our Lemongrass Crème Brûlée — silky lemongrass-infused custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, served with fresh berry compote. 🍋✨

Come dine with us tonight — we’d love to have you. 🥂

09/17/2026

Come check out our Pork Spare Ribs at La Kang Thai French Cuisine — tender fried pork ribs glazed with our tamarind sweet chili sauce. Sweet, savory, tangy, and seriously addictive. 🤎

Perfect for sharing… but we won’t judge if you keep them all to yourself. 😉

Come dine with us and see why they’re a guest favorite.

09/08/2026

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