Tag: Niki Pattharakositkul

Leonard Yu, the chef-restaurateur who has been synonymous with omakase excellence, is preparing to launch a bold new wave of restaurants. In the fall, Yu will partner with Niki Pattharaskositkul of 26 Thai, Pink Lotus, and Blackjack Bar Tapas to debut Table 6, an izakaya and sushi spot in Midtown. Come March, he’ll launch Nori Me, a handroll bar, across from Fellini’s in Decatur. At the same time, Yu is creating an Argentinian steakhouse in West Midtown.

Niki and Tanya Pattharakositkul are on a roll. It started in 2016 when Niki quietly opened 26 Thai in what was then known as Lindbergh City Center. The sisters teamed up a few years later and grew the brand to nine locations. Recently, they’ve expanded their repertoire to include Insta-worthy spots Pink Lotus and Blackjack Tapas Bar. In April 2026, they will add Khao Thai Isan to their empire. This Thai tapas restaurant is set to debut on the ground floor of the Mitchell apartments in Centennial Yards Downtown.

From Niki Pattharakositkul, owner of 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar at Uptown Atlanta, comes a new Asian fusion street food restaurant and bar called Blackjack. Slated to open this spring at 1080 Peachtree Street in Midtown, the 2,800-square-foot restaurant promises bold flavors with fresh ingredients in a vibrant atmosphere. It will serve dinner nightly as well as lunch on the weekends.