Palita Sriratana, Chef & Founder, Pink Salt
The original Pink Salt concept was launched in 2019 at the Fulton Galley Food Hall, located on Chicago’s famed “Restaurant Row.” Completing only brief stages at Au Cheval and Nico Osteria, opening and running a restaurant was a bold leap. Using the space as a launchpad, Pink Salt quickly became one of the city’s most sought-after Thai establishments.
During the pandemic, Pink Salt transitioned into a pop-up series, diving deeper into regional Thai cuisines and exploring the nuances of Thai food. Reviving traditions while creating new ones, Palita handcrafted sauces and pastes that brought her menus to life. When customers began requesting extra sauces to take home, she happily obliged, as they were a true labor of love.
Today, Pink Salt thrives as a supper club and dinner series, popping up in exciting venues across the city, including Soho House, Blind Barber, Nine Bar, Longman & Eagle, Ramen-San, and Lululemon, among others.
Palita Sriratana is a proud second-generation Thai and a self-taught cook. Born in central Illinois, she spent summers growing up outside of Bangkok with extended family, learning how to cook.
Despite career changes, Palita always returned to food because it connects her to her identity.
Learn how Palita is building Pink Salt in this next stage of growth!
