Bounkong Douangboupha an immigrant from Laos and his family came to America in 1976, with his wife Bone, 8 months pregnant and 3 young girls ... an empty pocket, head full of dreams and a heart with excitement for his family's future life in America.
Raised by a single mother .. as a child, Bounkong was not allowed to go to school because he had to help his mom cook and sell food on the streets of Champasack, Laos.
He yearned for an education, so after his daily work was done he would go to the temple too clean and do what the monks needed, monks then would teach him how to read and write.
He served along side the US soldiers in the Vietnam war and this aided him in bringing his family to America. He was so excited and hopeful of seeing a better future for him and his family.
Bounkong aka as "BK" moved to Fresno and opened B&K doors in 1989. Bk, wanted to share his authenticity in Lao cuisine from his "Thai Tai" southern roots too the central valley. Bk making his famous authentic dishes from Laap, Tom Kueng Nai, Namtoke ( crying tiger steak ) and many more , with his wife Bone by his side making her Lao Pho, Khao poun, Curries and Khao Mee "Pad Thai".
We have our most authentic dishes to our modern palettes dad and mom working side by side together in the kitchen perfecting these amazingly authentic dishes, is truly a dream come true.
All that we prepare for you is grown here locally, the fresh herbs, vegetables and spices.
Everything brought to your table is custom your way, so everything is always made fresh. Dining here at B&K, its always best to order family style so you can enjoy a mouthful of flavors of our favorite dishes with your friends and family.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US. ENJOY!
