About Us

Thai Mama started as family food truck but has progressed into a carry out location. Our mission is to provide quality, homemade Thai food to the entire Tampa Bay community. We have grown out of the food truck and into a small brick and mortar!

Born in Buri Ram, Thailand, Chef Prayoon 'Lek" Brink is no stranger to cooking. Lek moved from home at the age of 12 to develop her culinary skills at various Guest Houses and Hotels in Bangkok. By the age of 25 she was working as an assistant Chef at a resort on The Gulf of Thailand. This is where she met Glenn Brink, an American tour guide. They have been together ever since and wasted little time in starting a family. In 1999 Lek and Glenn moved to Florida with their 6 year old son, Wuthipat (Woody) Brink. In 2001 daughter Alysha joined the family. Lek continued working at some of the finest Thai Restaurants in Tampa Bay. Friends confided to us that they were always happy to drop by the house, in hopes of being served up one of her home cooked dishes. At their request, 'Thai Mama' would cook food and sauces for them to take home. In 2018 the family decided that it was time to bring Thai Mama's home cooking to everyone in the form of a food truck. It was a success and in 2020 the family was able to upgrade to a store front location! We encourage you to reach out to us and try Thai Mama's cooking as the majority of the Thai community has vouched for her home cooked meals.

MEET THE FAMILY

Just about every Thai person has a nickname by which they are known informally. 'Lek' (เล็ก เล็ก) which means 'small' in Thai is only 4'10" in height (hence the nickname). However her food has BIG flavors! — Just about every Thai person has a nickname by which they are known informally. 'Lek' (เล็ก เล็ก) which means 'small' in Thai is only 4'10" in height (hence the nickname). However her food has BIG flavors!

**Farang' (ฝรั่ง) is a generic Thai word for someone of European ancestry, regardless of from where they come.. This was Glenn's nickname around the resort and it has stuck ever since.**

Glenn and Lek have been together for over 20 years and finally have decided to pursue their dreams of opening a food truck business. They are parents of (2) children, both of which are involved with the family operation. Their dedication to quality … — Glenn and Lek have been together for over 20 years and finally have decided to pursue their dreams of opening a restaurant / food business. They are parents of (2) children, both of which are involved with the family operation. Their dedication to quality and work ethic is what drives the business.