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Our Team
The people behind every plate, every pour, and every welcome at Soi Ram — a small crew with deep roots, and a few decades of practice between them.
Owners
Brian & Kirsten
For Brian, the restaurant is deeply personal. Raised as a true “restaurant kid,” he grew up helping his parents run the beloved Sala Thai — learning early on the importance of hospitality, hard work, and meals that bring people together. Opening Soi Ram became a way to continue those traditions while spending more time learning from his mom and deepening his connection to Thai culture.
Behind the scenes is his wife, Kirsten — a longtime teacher in the Ladner community and the steady “restaurant mom” who keeps everything running. While Brian focuses on the kitchen and guest experience, Kirsten manages the office, the organization, and the thousand small details that make a day work.
The Crew
Hands, hearts, hospitality
Front of House / Catering Manager
Nancy Luong
A multi-skilled go-getter who loves making things happen — whether crafting social content, running catering, or keeping the floor moving. Nancy blends creativity with sharp entrepreneurial instincts, always finding smarter ways to grow and quietly building the relationships that hold a restaurant together.
Bar Manager
Jaree Tongtae
Fifteen years behind the bar at Salathai, Jaree has dedicated her career to the art of the cocktail. Every pour is a balance of fun and flavour, crafted with genuine care. She's constantly evolving — new ingredients, modern techniques — so the next drink is always her best yet.
Chef
Sandy Chen
Fifteen years of culinary mastery and a string of acclaimed openings behind her, Sandy is the creative force in the Soi Ram kitchen. She rewrites the menu by bridging tradition and trend — applying modern twists to classic Thai dishes without losing the soul of the original.
My goal is to respect the history of a dish while finding that one unexpected element that makes it feel entirely new.