Submitted by Maikham
Authentic Thai and Lao cuisine are being presented at Maikham, a new downtown Bellingham restaurant that opened Oct. 3 at 1311 N. State St., across from Saturna Capital at the East Holly Street intersection.
Maikham, which means “Golden Silk” in Thai, is open from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and also can cater events.
Chef and owner Usanee Klimo, a native Thai, has more than 20 years of experience as a private chef and culinary instructor. She was born in northeast Thailand near the Lao border. While growing up on her family’s farm, Usanee spent countless hours in the kitchen learning the traditions, ingredients, and variety of Thai cooking from her mother and other relatives. Klimo operated a successful catering business in California’s Bay Area before she moved to Bellingham.
“Curry is my specialty,” said Klimo, adding that she prepares musmum, green and red curry. “I got the nickname of Curry Queen!”
While raised on the fiery and boldly flavored cuisine of her native Issarn region, Klimo is equally at home with the more subtle flavors and coconut-based curries of Thailand’s central region, as well as the simpler yet tasty Lao cuisine. Her Bellingham restaurant is utilizing many local vendors with naturally raised products.
For more information about Maikham, call 360-366-8193 or visit www.Maikham.com.
