MAMA STREET FOOD
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A few weeks ago, I interviewed Norman Kolton,
who wishes to open a Thai street food restaurant
in Paris. In most circumstances, news of a farang
opening a street food restaurant in Bangkok
would not be interesting. However, Kolton wishes
to produce sell tom yam, kow pad gai and pla
kem in Paris.
Interviewer & Writter :
Sainzaya Chuluuntuya
Kolton was raised in multi-cultural environment,
as his family moved many times due to his father’s
career. A fan of travel, he has always been passionate about food from international cuisines. After
at tending hospitality school in Switzerland, he
embarked on journey towards Asia.
After school, Norman worked for several restaurants in Shanghai and France. During his time in
Asia, he travelled to Thailand with his father. According to him, his penchant for creativity is from
his father.
“
I see myself more than
just a creative person.
Once I studied at ESSEC
business school, I am a
more entrepreneur than
just a businessperson. But
at same time, I like being
a creative, passionate and
energetic person really important in the Hospitality
industry.
”
Kolton however, said that travelling to Thailand opened his
eyes to a new avenue of approaching food and hospitality.
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Of course everyone
to eat quality food, same time they concern about
price and fast delivery. After I travel to Bangkok,
I saw people making food really fast and price was
incredible cheap. If I want to have exactly same dish
in France, I around 60 euros or more.
“
16 JULY 2014