Rama Brings Authentic Thai Cuisine To Los Angeles Food Scene

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 16, 2010

Lovers of authentic Thai cuisine in a chic and sexy environment will be in for a treat, as San Diego's celebrated RAMA has just opened its first Los Angeles location. Straight from the kitchens of Bangkok, guests can enjoy succulent, fresh and made-to-order dishes from Southeast Asia in an atmosphere that's sleek and minimalist yet inviting.

Located in the popular Third Street Restaurant Row district adjacent to The Grove, RAMA sources from local farms and purveyors to bring only the freshest selections to the table. Chef Pannuwat Soukjai utilizes French preparation techniques to offer customary and modern Thai dishes to satisfy all diets, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. By day, the restaurant is kissed by sunlight, with large bay windows and an open patio suitable for a midday meal, complete with a specially-designed "power lunch" menu. In the evening, wall-to-wall tea lights line the ornately decorated walls, coupled with lounge music that increases in volume as the evening progresses, to transform the space from a restaurant to a unique dining experience with a nightlife vibe. With private banquet rooms to host exclusive events and wine tastings, RAMA has a full dinner menu and extensive, eclectic beer and wine list to create the ultimate evening destination for business and pleasure.

"I am so excited to bring RAMA to Los Angeles after much success in San Diego," said managing partner and Director of Operations Alex Thao. "We have been searching for the right location for years, and we have finally found a space with a one-of-a-kind patio area, and creates an intimate, upscale yet exotic dining experience. We have hand-selected each dish offered and know that Angelenos will embrace not only our food but the full dining experience at RAMA."

RAMA is located at 7910 West Third Street and is open for lunch Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner service is from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Valet and street parking is available. To reach RAMA, please call (323) 592-3035. For more information, including menus and driving directions, please visit http://www.ramarestaurant.com.

About RAMA
RAMA offers fresh, made-to-order traditional and modern Thai cuisine, with an extensive worldly beer and wine list, and was ranked in the Top 100 Restaurants In The USA by ZAGAT . Customary elements of design combined with nightlife elements and tantalizing cuisine make frequenting RAMA a one-of-a-kind dining experience. For a full menu and complete list of locations, please visit http://www.ramarestaurant.com.