As soon as Pete Utthachoo opened the doors to Pete s Thai on 5th a few weeks ago, former customers greeted the veteran restaurateur like an old friend. Everybody was saying, Welcome back, Pete, we missed you, Pete, he said with a big smile. Then, they ask, You re still going to be making the pumpkin curry, the Pad Thai and the Spicy Wok Noodle, aren t you? Â
Utthachoo chuckled, affirming that all of his authentically Thai meals will be making a comeback after a three-year absence. It feels good to be back in Sioux City, he said inside his eatery, located at 507 Fifth St. It feels good to be home.
feed you all the time. that s true. you come with food and liquor. that was the most important thing. always mixes a really good drink. i was impressed by how you guys grabbed that crownroyal bottle. it starts out with a third of a cup of crown royal and a third of a cup of honey. the booze burns off, right? exactly. well, most of it. if you re a teetotaler, you don t have to worry about getting sauced. i have something for you. exactly. i have an alcohol-free margarita coming up. zero calories. i m all for that. if you re the designated driver. with soy sauce and then a little bit of garlic going in here. by the way, this is a marinade that you are going to put your wings in overnight or for at least three hours. here s some actually, stir fry seasoning. and our chili sauce just went in, you re right. that s thai chili sauce and give