Took, Owner/Chef of Little Bee Thai

Taught by her beloved parents, Took began cooking at home in Bangkok when she was just six years old.  She subscribes to her father’s belief that painstaking preparation is the secret to great food. 

“Everyone loves my dad’s cooking,” says Took, “and I learned from him that there are no shortcuts!”  Continuing the family tradition, every dish—right down to the sauce—is made from scratch.

The Origin of Little Bee Thai

The story behind Little Bee Thai began several years ago in Bonita Springs, Florida. Took worked with a little Thai woman named Bee at the Thai Orchid Café Restaurant. For four years the two women developed a very close friendship. Took admired Bee and looked up to her like a mom. 

After the owner passed away, the restaurant was sold and the two friends went their separate ways, but the friendship remained strong.

Eventually Took moved to Black Mountain, North Carolina and realized her dream of opening her own business. To honor her dear friend, Took named her restaurant Little Bee Thai.

Bee, for whom Little Bee Thai is named