Pok Pok facts for kids
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Pok Pok and the Whiskey Soda Lounge in Portland, Oregon, in 2009
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| Established | 2005 |
| Closed | 2020 |
| Current owner(s) | Andy Ricker |
| Head chef | Andy Ricker |
| Food type | Thai |
| Street address | 3226 Southeast Division Street |
| City | Portland, Oregon |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°30′17″N 122°37′56″W / 45.50468°N 122.63219°W |
Pok Pok was a famous Thai restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was started by a chef named Andy Ricker. The main restaurant was located at 3226 Southeast Division Street. Pok Pok and its other locations closed their doors in 2020. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About Pok Pok
Pok Pok was well-known for its delicious and authentic Thai food. Chef Andy Ricker brought the flavors of Thailand to his restaurants. People loved to visit Pok Pok for unique dishes.
How Pok Pok Started and Grew
The first Pok Pok restaurant opened in 2005. Over time, it became very popular. Chef Ricker decided to open more locations.
Some of these new restaurants were in other cities. Pok Pok Phat Thai and Pok Pok LA opened in Los Angeles, California. Pok Pok Phat Thai opened in December 2014. Pok Pok LA opened in November 2015. However, Pok Pok Phat Thai closed in August 2016.
There was also a Pok Pok restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. This location closed on September 2, 2018.
Why Pok Pok Closed
In March 2020, the restaurant industry faced big challenges. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many places had to close or change how they operated.
Pok Pok first tried to offer takeout and delivery. This allowed people to still enjoy their food at home. However, the situation became very difficult for restaurants.
In June 2020, Chef Ricker announced that some Pok Pok locations would close for good. These included Pok Pok NW and Whiskey Soda Lounge. The Pok Pok Wing locations in northeast and southwest Portland also closed.
Finally, in October 2020, the original Pok Pok restaurant closed permanently. All remaining locations also closed. The pandemic made it too hard for the restaurants to keep running.
