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.