On Thursday, January 28th, Thai Pepper Restaurant will be open for a special celebration to honor the life of the late owner, Trakool, who died this year from complications with COVID-19.
The restaurant is inviting all of its long-time patrons to come and enjoy a free meal and simply asking for a donation in return that will go to Lubbock Impact, a local organization that helps the poor and poverty-stricken residents get back on their feet with food, clothing, healthcare, and all things in between.
Thai Pepper will only be open between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Trakool s wife and co-owner for Thai Pepper will be preparing meals until they run out of ingredients.
Lubbock s Srivarodom Family is mourning the loss of their patriarch, Trakool, the owner of our beloved Thai Pepper.
Trakool Kool Srivarodom and his wife were responsible for every bit of food any of us have had the pleasure of having at this well-known establishment. They didn t just own a restaurant, they actually cooked the food themselves as well. When the owner of a restaurant is literally the person preparing your food, you know that they re passionate about what they do. It was evident in every meal I ve had from Thai Pepper that someone made it with love and skill.
With this great loss, the restaurant does not foresee reopening in the future.