CHEF MELISSA Head Thai Chef & Owner

"Experience the best of Thailand and Japan in Katy."

Chef Melissa is the founder, owner, and head Thai chef of Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar. With decades of culinary experience, she has dedicated her life to bringing authentic Thai flavors to Katy, Texas — crafting every recipe with care, tradition, and heart.

Born from a deep passion for Thai and Japanese cuisine, Chef Melissa built this restaurant on five simple but powerful beliefs:

✅ Traditional Thai recipes from Thailand

✅ Fresh ingredients prepared daily

✅ Authentic flavors — no shortcuts

✅ Passionate about Thai & Japanese cuisine

✅ Proud to serve the Katy community

Every dish on our menu reflects Chef Melissa's personal culinary philosophy — that great food must honor its origins, celebrate fresh ingredients, and be made with genuine love. When you taste our Crispy Duck Red Curry, our Pad Thai, or our Papaya Salad, you are tasting decades of dedication in every bite.

From Bangkok to Katy, TX

Thai cuisine is one of the world's most celebrated food cultures — renowned for its bold contrast of flavors: sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and umami, all balanced perfectly in a single dish.

Chef Melissa brings these flavors to life every day at Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar, drawing from the rich culinary traditions of Bangkok and the regional diversity of Thai cooking — from Isaan-style salads to southern-style curries to classic Central Thai street food favorites.

What sets Chef Melissa apart is her deep knowledge of Thai herbs and spices — galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chili, Thai basil, and more — and her ability to use them in ways that are both deeply authentic and beautifully refined.

When you taste Chef Melissa's Tom Yum Goong, her Crispy Duck Red Curry, or her signature Papaya Salad — you are tasting decades of culinary wisdom, lovingly prepared for the Katy community.

Chef Melissa's Signature Dishes

Here are some of Chef Melissa's most beloved creations on our menu:

🍛 Crispy Duck Red Curry — $25

Crispy duck in rich coconut red curry with Thai basil, eggplant, cherry tomato, and lychee fruit. Bold, exotic, and deeply satisfying. A dish that showcases Chef Melissa's mastery of Thai curry at its finest.

🌶 Green Curry Short Ribs — $29

Braised short ribs in Thai spicy coconut green curry with bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and eggplant. The richness of the beef meets the brightness of fresh Thai green curry — a match made in culinary heaven.

🥗 Papaya Salad — $13

Freshly shredded green papaya with lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, tomatoes, and roasted peanuts. Bold, tangy, refreshing — a true taste of Thailand. Add Shrimp +$6.

🥩 Thai Beef Waterfall Salad — $19

An Isaan classic. Grilled rare beef with fresh mint, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, roasted rice powder, and crushed Thai chili. Every bite is an explosion of authentic Thai flavor.

🍜 Pad Thai — $21

Thailand's most iconic noodle dish. Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken and shrimp, beansprout, tamarind, egg, and crushed peanut. Served with fresh lime. Chef Melissa's version is as close to authentic Bangkok street food as you can get in Katy, TX.

🌿 Ginger Paradise — $19+

Wok stir-fry with fresh asian vegetables and Chef Melissa's very own signature ginger paradise sauce. Fragrant, warming, and deeply flavorful. This dish is pure Chef Melissa — creative, bold, and made with heart.

🍲 Tom Yum Goong — $11

Thailand's most famous soup. A fiery, fragrant lemongrass broth with shrimp, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, and lime juice. Spice level 1–5. A dish that warms your soul from the first sip.

We cannot wait to welcome you. 🙏

📍 22764 Westheimer Pkwy #600, Katy TX 77450 · Villagio Town Center

📞 (281) 396-4904

🌐 www.thaicuisinesushi.com

🕐 Sun–Thu 11AM–9:30PM | Fri–Sat 11AM–10PM