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ikky Phinyawatana is a visionary entrepreneur – the creator and owner of Dallas’ highly acclaimed, award-winning Asian Mint Restaurants. Recently, Asian Mint was awarded Dallas Eater’s #1 Best Thai Food and Culture Map’s Top 100 Restaurants. Asian Mint has received accolades from USA Today, Zagat, Dallas Observer and D Magazine. Chef Nikky infuses love and passion into her innovative Asian Fusion menus as well as her dedication to philanthropic work. She is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International – which provides mentorship and scholarships for the next wave of women culinary students – as well as serving as vice president of the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and a Board of Trustee of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.
Nikky grew up in Bangkok, Thailand and ventured to Dallas, Texas and graduated from Hockaday in 1996. She received her Bachelors in Business Administration majoring in Entrepreneur Studies and Marketing from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Nikky and her husband reside in Dallas with her two beautiful children, Knox and Skye.
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SAUCES TO LIVE BY Pad Thai Recipe: 2 eggs 4 oz. rice noodles 3 tbsp. vegetable oil minced garlic 4 shrimp 4 oz. sliced chicken
4 oz. tofu 4 oz. Asian Mint Pad Thai Sauce 1 tbsp. paprika 2 cups bean sprouts green onions (cut into 2 pieces)
1. Soak 4 oz. of rice noodles in warm water for 1.5 hours. 2. Put a wok or large skillet on the stove and turn to medium heat. 3. Add oil, sliced chicken, shrimp, tofu and eggs. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes. 4. Add the garlic and stir-fry until cooked. 5. Add the rice noodles and some water. 6. Add the Asian Mint Pad Thai Sauce and paprika. Stir-fry until sauce is reduced. 7. Turn off heat and toss in bean sprouts and onions. 8. Pour contents into a bowl or plate and garnish with crusted peanuts, scallions and a fresh lime wedge. Sauces can be purchased at our Forest Lane location!
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KHAO SOI CHICKEN A traditional Northern Thailand dish that has extraordinarily complex and delicious flavors. It’s a mixture of egg noodles, yellow curry, red onion, pickled cabbage, and crunchies. 13
MANGO MANDARIN CHICKEN Our most Popular Crispy Chicken dish topped with a mango mandarin sauce served with broccoli, carrot, snap pea and jasmine rice. 15
GARLIC BASIL CHICKEN & EGGPLANT
An exciting aromatic and flavorful chicken dish. It's braised with garlic, chilies, soy and finished with fresh basil. Served with jasmine rice. 13
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MINTEVENTS
COOKING CLASS January 11, 2017
The creator of Asian Mint, Nikky, taught participants how to make outstanding Asian Mint dishes, a refreshing cocktail and a delicious dessert! Click here to see the cooking class details from the event.
CHINESE NEW YEAR January 27-29, 2017
Guests came in to celebrate during our annual Chinese New Year at Asian Mint and received the traditional lucky red envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition of giving red envelopes with money in them symbolizes luck and wealth for the coming year.
VALENTINE’S DAY February 14, 2017
Valentine’s Day at Asian Mint included a special menu complete with a glass of pink champagne and delicious desserts! 8
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Jeep and our rising star El Centro Women in Culinary Arts.
A DAME GOOD PARTY March 5, 2017
Asian Mint participated at a party to benefit the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier, an organization that provides scholarships for women in the hospitality industry in Dallas.
From left to right: Dame Michele Brown, Chef Karen Musa, Dame Nikky Phinyawatana and Dame Sharon Van Meter.
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL March 16, 2017
The Dallas Arboretum hosted its own festival, which featured savory bites created by award-winning chefs from fine restaurants across the Metroplex. Asian Mint participated in this beautiful spring social event. Guests sampled wines and craft beers and ended the evening with dessert, coffee and a special concert. Nikky and Wylie High School Culinary Arts Volunteers, Phil and Noah.
SAVOR DALLAS April 8, 2017
This festival will feature an array of the metroplex’s finest restaurants and chefs paired with premium wineries, wine makers, craft breweries and spirits purveyors. Spring 2017 MINT MAGAZINE
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IRON FORK DALLAS April 26, 2017
MOTHER’S DAY
Enjoy unlimited food samples from Dallas’ top favorite restaurants while watching the Chef Challenge.
May 14, 2017
Treat your mom to a delicious brunch at Asian Mint where wine is 1/2 off. She will also receive our famous Love Project dessert!
FASHION SHOW June 4, 2017
Bring your family and girlfriends for a fashionfilled fun afternoon to benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter! Enjoy refreshing tea and delectable treats while watching the latest trends walk down the runway. The show will be at the Forest Lane location from 2-4 p.m. and tickets are $25 each. Sign up before this exciting event sells out. You don’t want to miss it!
FATHER’S DAY June 18, 2017
Celebrate your dad with a special brunch at Asian Mint complete with $5 Asian Mule Cocktails and 1/2 off wine! 10
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GREAT SPACE & GREAT FOOD FOR YOU Asian Mint’s Private Dining Room can be your next special event space that can hosts 10 to 36 people. he Private Room is great for parties, showers, celebrations, T conferences, training sessions, product launches, or presentations coupled with our award winning menu day or night.
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LOCATIONS 4246 Oak Lawn Ave. Highland Park, TX 75219 214-219-6468 11617 N. Central Expwy, Dallas, TX 75243 214-363-6655 5450 West Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209 (Fall 2017)
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