Thai Lunchbox And Grocery Shop Opens On Lower East Side

LOWER EAST SIDE, NY — From the owners of the recently opened Thai restaurant Wayla, a new Thai takeout and grocery shop has opened up next door.

Little Wayla opened on the Lower East Side this month, offering lunchbox style to-go Thai dishes at 100 Forsyth St. between Broome and Grand streets on the Lower East Side.

Erika Chou and chef Tom Naumsuwan bring six to seven dishes that will rotate daily served in a lunchbox at the casual takeout spot. Naumsuwan, born and raised in Bangkok, was inspired to bring the lunchbox style by his time working with street vendors in Bangkok's markets.

Some dishes include basil ground chicken with Thai chili, Panang curry and stir fried pork with garlic sauce.

The grocery area has a selection of Thai snacks like potato chips in flavors such as sweet basil and hot chili squid. They will also sell imported sauces and spice mixes.

Little Wayla's hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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We’re excited to open our sister restaurant today! Little Wayla is a casual Thai takeout, offering lunchbox style dishes, alongside a small grocery shop of Thai ingredients and snacks. Come by today for lunch, open weekdays from 11am-4pm.
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