Chun, a new restaurant specializing in Northern Thai cuisine and Japanese-style sushi, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 23, beginning at 3pm. The event will feature traditional Thai live performances and other festivities at the restaurant, located at 46 South Market Street in downtown Frederick. Chun began its soft opening in September.
The restaurant offers waterfront dining overlooking the promenade at Carroll Creek Park, with a spacious outdoor patio and a rooftop space available by reservation. According to the business, the interior features handcrafted artwork created by artisans in Thailand using traditional techniques.
Chun’s menu includes a variety of Thai dishes, including Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Khao Soi, drunken noodles, basil fried rice and several curries. Signature offerings include crispy duck curry, pineapple fried rice, crispy pork belly, boat noodle soup and Chun Khao Soi, featuring Northern Thai-style turmeric noodles in a creamy coconut curry broth.
The restaurant also offers Japanese-style sushi, including spicy tuna tempura rolls, rainbow rolls, shrimp tempura rolls and salmon dishes. Appetizers include chicken satay, curry puffs, steamed dumplings, duck rolls and crispy calamari.
According to Chun, its head chef brings more than 20 years of culinary experience. The restaurant’s concept emphasizes Northern Thai culinary traditions, with a selection of specialty beverages, including Thai iced tea, matcha drinks and herbal-inspired options.
