A Brief History

Head Chef, Suwana Cry, has been a restauranteer and chef for many years and in many locales. From the three restaurants she has had in her native Bangkok, as well as Africa, Indonesia, Louisiana, and now Asheville, Suwana Cry brings Western North Carolina the authentic Thai flavor to great acclaim.

After a love for cuisine and for culinary creation, Suwana Cry found her calling as a restauranteer and chef. Her talents stem from her ability to fuse high-quality ingredients from various other ethnic cuisines into the warm, smooth, and savory flavors of Thailand. A mixture of attention to detail, unparalleled dedication, and a balance of spice and sweet - Suwana's Thai Orchid will treat you to a culinary experience unlike any other.