First look: Thai street food spot opening in Georgetown

Georgetown 's culinary cred keeps growing — a vibrant Thai street food spot, Rimtang, opens soon.

Why it matters: Chef Saran "Peter" Kannasute is known for luxe sushi spots Yume and Kyojin , but Rimtang marks a return to his Thai roots and family business.

🇹🇭 Dig in: Kannasute grew up in Bangkok where his mother, Prapit La Femina (aka "Chef Oy") ran a small restaurant to feed the family while his father traveled with the military.

• La Femina will lead the kitchen at the 40-seat restaurant (formerly Kintaro), recreating dishes from her northern Thai homeland as well as other regional specialties.

What they're saying: "I wanted to do a restaurant with my mom because it reminds me of being back home, and as a [thanks in] return to her," Kannasute tells Axios.

🍣 Flashback: Kannasute fell in love with Japanese food when the family immigrated to the U.S. in 1999 and his mother introduced him to sushi.

• The chef takes creative flair at his sushi spots in Arlington and Georgetown, where diners will find lavender-smoked salmon and foie gras nigiri.

On your plate: Rimtang's dishes are homier and wallet-friendly, though the chefs plan some upscale riffs like Ibérico pork laab salad or crab dumplings.

• Diners will find familiar spring noodles, curries, and stir-fries alongside specialties on the seasonal menu like yellowtail jaw with coconut milk curry, spicy pork rib soup, and stir-fried clams with chili paste.
• Total dinner tabs are estimated between $35-$55 per person, and $25 at lunch with specials.

🍹 In your glass: Fresh coconut juice and iced teas for the N/A crowd, plus a curated list of beers, wines, and cocktails.

If you go: Rimtang 1039 33rd St NW. Open for lunch and dinner; to-go in August.

Sneak peek at the menu:

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