Asian Mint

Asian Mint is a chef-driven, woman-owned Thai restaurant that has been a Dallas favorite since 2004. Founded by Chef Nikky Phinyawatana, a Thai-Texan chef born and raised in Bangkok, the restaurant blends classic Thai cooking with a fresh, modern point of view she calls New Bangkok-style cuisine. What began as one neighborhood spot has grown into a beloved Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant group with five locations, and our Forest Lane home at 11617 N Central Expy remains one of the busiest and most loved of them all. Chef Nikky brought a real culinary pedigree to the table. After graduating from The Hockaday School and earning a business degree in entrepreneurial studies and marketing from Babson College, she trained at El Centro College Culinary School in Dallas. That mix of business grit and kitchen craft shaped Asian Mint into a place where hospitality and flavor matter equally, and where guests are treated like family. Our menu celebrates the bright, layered flavors of Thailand. Start with shared plates like Shrimp Rangoon, Fried Calamari, or the signature Mint Platter, then move on to the dishes that keep regulars coming back: our Original Pad Thai, aromatic Tom Yum soup, House Fried Rice, Pad Kee Mow, and Cashew Chicken. We cook with fresh ingredients and balance the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes that make Thai food so satisfying. Whether you are here for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or happy hour with friends, there is something on the menu to love. Beyond the plate, Asian Mint reflects Chef Nikky's commitment to community and to lifting up other women in food. She has served as president of Les Dames d'Escoffier International, mentoring the next generation of women in the culinary industry, and has been honored with awards including Women That Soar Business of the Year. In 2024 she released her first cookbook, sharing her Thai flavors and personal stories with home cooks everywhere. We offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and reservations, along with a rewards program for our regulars. Come taste why Asian Mint has become a Dallas institution: authentic Thai flavor, warm hospitality, and a genuine love for bringing people together over great food.