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Thai chef and owner of Pui's Thai Tapas in Madrid.

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Pui is the Thai chef and owner of Pui's Thai Tapas, which opened in Madrid's Arganzuela district in 2010. The kitchen cooks traditional Thai street-food recipes with ingredients imported directly from Thailand, and keeps refining them through regular contact with home. Pui's Thai Tapas holds a Repsol Solete.

Biography

Early years

Pui is from Thailand.

Career

Pui came to Spain from Thailand and opened Pui's Thai Tapas in Madrid's Arganzuela district in 2010, cooking traditional Thai street-food recipes with ingredients sourced directly from Thailand.

Philosophy

The restaurant emphasises authenticity, staying in constant contact with Thailand to refine traditional recipes over time and aiming, as Pui has put it, for dishes that transport diners immediately to Thailand, built around the balance of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and spicy flavours. Pui's Thai Tapas holds a Repsol Solete.

Pui in our guides

Editorial guides featuring Pui’s restaurants.

Accolades

  • ·Repsol Solete, Pui's Thai Tapas

Frequently asked

Who is the chef at Pui's Thai Tapas?

Pui, the Thai chef and owner who opened Pui's Thai Tapas in Madrid's Arganzuela district in 2010.

What cuisine does Pui's Thai Tapas serve?

Traditional Thai street food, cooked with ingredients sourced directly from Thailand and served as tapas-style plates.

Where is Pui's Thai Tapas located?

On Calle de José Antonio de Armona in the Palos de la Frontera neighbourhood of Madrid's Arganzuela district.

When did Pui's Thai Tapas open?

Pui's Thai Tapas opened in 2010 in Madrid's Arganzuela district, and it now holds a Repsol Solete.

Does Pui's Thai Tapas have a Michelin star?

No. It holds a Repsol Solete, Repsol's everyday-recommendation mark, not a Michelin distinction.

What is Pui's cooking philosophy?

Dishes that taste like Thailand, built around the balance of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and spicy flavours, with recipes refined through regular contact with Thailand.

Last updated 2026-09-27. Published 2026-09-17.