Who Is Pi-Tom's?

Every great restaurant has a great chef behind it: A chef who's passionate about creating not just superlative food, but an exceptional dining experience. And at these Toronto Thai restaurants, that person is Sutham (Tom) Luangpitak, affectionately known by his staff and friends as Pi-Tom. Tom grew up in Thailand and vividly remembers his mother's great cooking skills. He was always helping her in the kitchen and when it came time to leave home, he was compelled to follow his calling and open up a restaurant of his own that carried on his mother's legacy of great home-style food.

When he moved to Toronto it only made sense that he continue his career in Thai food in Toronto. In 2004 he opened up Pi-Tom's Thai Restaurant in Toronto at Yonge and Alexander Streets. And due to the popularity of the restaurant, he opened a second in September 2009 on Jarvis Street at Dundas.

Toronto residents love the authenticity of the food and the serene setting, often hard to find at other Toronto Thai restaurants. They also love the exceptional level of service. Thailand is known as the "land of smiles" and that hospitality has been transported into the restaurants. Tom is often in the dining room mingling with diners and many customers know him personally.

Pi-Tom means "older brother" in Thailand and as Vice President of the Toronto Thai Association, Tom has certainly fulfilled that role by reaching out with great generosity to the Toronto Thai community.

So the next time you visit one of the restaurants ask for Tom and introduce yourself. Or meet him at the annual Taste of Thai event in Toronto. Look for the busiest booth and you can be pretty sure you're at Pi-Tom's.