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Mom, sister and brother-in-law doing a fantastic job!

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My mom, sister, and brother-in-law are truly remarkable! Despite opening their Street Food Style Thai Restaurant, “Thai Thai Poppetje,” in Amsterdam just months before the pandemic hit, they’ve persevered through tough times.

Navigating the challenges of the pandemic, they kept their business afloat by selling take-away food while their restaurant remained closed. Despite facing staffing difficulties post-pandemic, with many professionals leaving the industry, they continued to push forward.

Their dedication and hard work paid off as Thai Thai Poppetje received high praise from Dutch food critics multiple times since the pandemic’s end. This achievement is no small feat!

Today, the Dutch newspaper Het Parool published an interview with my sister and mom. My mom played a crucial role in this success by teaching authentic Thai street food dishes, which critics and reviewers rave about.

While this isn’t about life in Japan, I couldn’t help but share my pride in my family’s success in the Netherlands. If you find yourself in Amsterdam craving fantastic Thai cuisine – let’s face it, Dutch food isn’t always the best – I highly recommend booking a table at Thai Thai Poppetje. Hurry, tables fill up fast! Visit their website at http://www.thaithaipoppetje.nl.

And if you are not near Amsterdam or perhaps to late for table reservations, you can feast your eyes on their Instagram Thai Thai Poppetje

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