Owner, chef M. Puntar

Mr. M. Puntar was born by the paddy fields in the Northeast of Thailand. (Ubon Ratchathani Province).  Career : Around 1968 Mr. Puntar became a member of the "Bangkok Officer Open Mess" in the Chao Phraya Hotel in Bangkok. His position was an assistant cook. Here he learned the basics of being a good chef. In 1974 he applied for working in England to work with "Trust House Forte Hotel LTD;" and came to UK to work at Imperial Hotel, Torquay. From there he moved to Kensignton Park Hotel in London and then in 1977 moved again the Intercontinental Hotel. In 1987 he was promoted to sous chef and won the 'Outstanding Employee Award". In 1983 he opened his own Esarn Kheaw Thai restaurant on Uxbridge Road. Awards 1992 : Thai Food Festival, Certificate of excellence. " The Best Thai Food" 1993: Nominated for " Best New Restaurant " Esarn Kheaw finalist presented by Time Out Magazine.  1997: Recommended by " Figaro Magazine" (Japanese)  2001: Certified as a privilege to use the Logo of "Thailands Brand." Issued by " Department of Export Promotion Minister of Commerce."  2001: Nominated for "London Restaurant Award" presented by Carlton Television.  2002: 10 Year achievment award.  2002: Recommended by "Time Out Magazine" (Red Star)  2005: Recommended by "Time Out Magazine".  2005: Restaurant Awarded Thailand's Brand 30 Nov 2005