MALAKOR LLC
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

ABOUT MALAKOR THAI CAFE Malakor means papaya, a Thai kitchen staple. Being true to the lessons first learned at home, many of the ingredients are chef grown. From the papayas for the spicy green papaya salad, to the Thai chilies that give it it’s heat, to the lemongrass of the Tom Kha Gai, and many more. So come, come to Malakor, escape and come half away around the world without need of a Passport. In 2011, Chefs Noopy and Tutu joined forces into what is now Malakor Thai Café`. Tutu makes it point to remember returning customer's favorites when they come back to Malakor for the authentic Thai dishes they savor. Billy spent his college years studying computer sciences; but this field proved itself just too small for his creative spirit. He embarked on a mission to learn to use his talents so as to become self-employed; and he did. Working with dynamic, local, South Florida interior designers, Billy discovered a ready market for his substantial talent. He set up a studio in his West Palm Beach home and was soon commissioned to create backdrops and props for special events as well as murals and frescos for Palm Beach Island residents. Over the next several years he became more involved with painting murals and crafting faux finishes in private homes, restaurants, and businesses. The Palm Beach Post featured him as an artist in residence for his unique, hand-crafted ceiling-fan blades, which he carved into leaves from a variety of tropical trees. In 2006, Billy traveled to Thailand. This trip proved inspirational in that Billy and his partner, Noopy decided to pool their talents. The result is the magical world of Malakor Thai Café. Featuring an authentic Thai menu bursting with Noopy and Tutu’s uniquely traditional flavors of the various regions of Thailand and Billy’s artistic talent of themed murals. The combination creates a trip to Thailand with a vibrant, authentic atmosphere both inside and out. Today, while Billy runs behind the scenes of Malakor Thai Café, the artist within still thrives. He continues to paint murals and faux finishes in private homes and occasionally within commercial properties.