Look out, Uptown Dallas. There’s a new fast-casual Thai Restaurant coming your way very soon. Here are the deets on CrushCraft…
“Chef Paul Singhapong and restaurant veteran Jack Nuchkasem will open CrushCraft Thai Street Eats – a unique fast-casual Thai restaurant – on Monday, January 27th for lunch and dinner. Located at 2800 Routh Street in the heart of Uptown at The Quadrangle, CrushCraft promises a fresh, made-from-scratch menu staying true to traditional Thai recipes and techniques.
‘We feel as though some of the traditional techniques and methods to make great Thai food, admittedly not the most efficient, is somewhat a lost art. We are taking a very handmade approach to the menu and want to bring back some of those traditions and share that experience with our diners in a fast-casual format,’ explains Chef Singhapong. The menu is made up of three different sections. The ‘Humble Homey’ section is traditional Thai cuisine found prevalent in open markets such as Laap Isaan, Kra-Pao and Moo Ping. The ‘Swanky Citizen’ section is made up of favorite Thai items one might tend to expect from a restaurant of this kind such as Phat Thai, Khao Soi and Papaya Salad. The ‘For Chefs’ section will rotate monthly and consist of items that are intended to push the envelope and are more chef-driven and creative such as Sweet Pork Belly Curry, Kai Yaang and Braised Short Ribs. A bar menu consists of Southeast Asian premium imports, local drafts, and a selection of sake and soju.
Designed by Jones Baker, the intent was to create a vibrant open-air market feel to the space. Co-owner Jack Nuchkasem continues, ‘We also want to capture that earthy element of ‘using what you have’ yet maintaining sophistication in our design choices. The design has the element of being handcrafted, almost a lived-in vibe with strong vivid color schemes and tangible textured objects.’
Chef Singhapong explains, ‘We really believe CrushCraft will change the experience you would typically find in an Asian restaurant. I like our format of casually coming in and out without having to go through the formal dining experience. Great food should be accessible to everyone and I think this is such a big part of the culture we want to bring with CrushCraft. We really just want to be a part of the neighborhood and be the go-to place for simply great Thai food.’
So, set your taste buds to Thai and head in to CrushCraft starting Monday!
CrushCraft Thai Street Eats
2800 Routh Street, Suite 150
Dallas, Texas 75201
972-677-7038
Hours of operation:
Sunday – Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 am.
