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Payakk story The roaring of Thai supper club.

10/01/2026

October is going to be thrilling at PAYAKK! True to our vision of carrying forward sustainability that spans from food and aesthetics to the community, we are blending culinary science, art, and connection. 🌿🎶

This month, we are bringing back familiar faces alongside exciting new guest DJs to set the perfect vibe and bring extra energy to our hidden gem tucked away in the Merriewood hills.

Check out the dates and times in our announcement slides, and come join us for great music, sustainable dining, and incredible company!

AFRO INDO SHOP • GALLERY • ARCHIVE 🇮🇳🇵🇷🇬🇭🥭
punN
Jaage
DJ Malamento
Mara Hruby

09/30/2026

Thank you so much for your warm and meaningful words.

Our entire team, along with all the farmers and fishermen in our sustainability network at PAYAKK and Secrets of Tiger, are truly touched and inspired.

We promise to keep doing our absolute best—sourcing consciously, crafting with care, and serving exceptional food to our community here in the Bay Area.

With deepest gratitude and shared purpose.
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Over the past year, Payakk has dedicated itself to a profound journey of sustainability across every dimension—from raw ...
09/30/2026

Over the past year, Payakk has dedicated itself to a profound journey of sustainability across every dimension—from raw ingredients and culinary techniques to scientific knowledge, all while weaving a vibrant community of food, drink, art, and music.

These are our core messages: to guide you toward a deeper balance, helping you return to a state of self-sustained well-being.

Today, Payakk and our team are ready to guide you back to Self-Balance.

We invite you to experience Thai cuisine crafted from the finest Bay Area ingredients—becoming a meaningful part of your nourishment, guided by the principles of longevity.

We know that our food may not always feel familiar. It might not pander to fleeting cravings or match what you are accustomed to.

Yet, Payakk stands firm in our conviction to do what is right. We honor the authenticity of the 9 traditional Thai tastes, each with its own profound origin, meticulously balanced to nourish both the plate and the body.

-Tobb Pinpech-

09/29/2026

Nam Prik Ong Granita
Nam Prik Ong was the very first chili paste of my childhood—a gentle introduction to spice, where the subtle heat and sweet-tart tomatoes softened the curry paste and taught me how to embrace bolder flavors.

Fast forward to my days as a mother studying pastry in Japan, far away from my four-year-old daughter. Those grueling days were softened only by a tiny shaved ice shop in Osaka during the summer, giving me the strength to push through my studies and rush back home to her arms.

With tomatoes at their absolute peak of flavor this month, I wanted to weave the stories of my mother and my daughter together here at PAYAKK.

Translating my mother’s traditional chili paste into my daughter's refreshing granita is my way of saying... thank you for being the most essential ingredient in my life today.

And to our incredible guests, our local farmers, and my dedicated team: thank you. I’ve reached a place where I truly love who I am and what I do, and that is entirely because of all of you.

-Tobb Pinpech-

09/27/2026

North or Central?
When the very same ‘Nam Phrik Ong’ is told in different dialects across regions, it converges in the hands of Tobb Pinpech,who has spent over 30 years tracing the footprints of Thai cuisine.

What if a dip no longer needs to be served in a bowl? What form will it take?

Get ready for an entirely new sensory experience as we transform ‘Nam Phrik Ong’ into a pastry.

Coming this October at Payakk

The sweetest season of Bay Area tomatoes is entering its final stretch!Right now, the warm California sun has worked its...
09/24/2026

The sweetest season of Bay Area tomatoes is entering its final stretch!

Right now, the warm California sun has worked its magic. Local heirloom tomatoes are dense, juicy, and packed with an intense, natural umami flavor that will genuinely make you say "wow."

When the rich, sweet-and-tangy profile of Bay Area tomatoes meets the charm of Thai herbs... can you guess which dish it was designed for at PAYAKK?

Food has no borders—it just tells the story of where we come from. Growing up in a Thai-Hainanese household, dishes like...
09/22/2026

Food has no borders—it just tells the story of where we come from.

Growing up in a Thai-Hainanese household, dishes like Phalo (five-spice stew) are woven into my DNA, carrying centuries of trade, migration, and family heritage.

Today, Chef Tobb teams up with The Duck People to bring you something deeply rooted in tradition yet elevated with care.

09/22/2026

For the past 3 years, Chef Dew and Chef Fon have been the heartbeat of Secrets of Tiger and Payakk. Through rigorous training, deep culinary history, and relentless hands-on practice, they have mastered their crafts.

Chef Dew has honed his mastery at the wok—every single stir-fried dish has passed through his hands, executed with incredible precision and expert heat control.

Chef Fon has dedicated her journey to pastry and the science of desserts, blending traditional Thai techniques with Japanese and French artistry.

After three years of dedication, they have proven they are ready. It is time to step up and take the reins as our new Head Chefs.

As their mentor and chef-owner, I am immensely proud to watch them grow into the next generation of culinary leaders. Together, they will continue to share the stories of Thai cuisine and our commitment to sustainability.
Please join me in congratulating Chef Dew and Chef Fon on this exciting new chapter.

-Tobb Pinpech-

09/21/2026

To better serve you, we have streamlined all our contact points into a single, convenient email address.

For events, media inquiries, job applications, chef consulting, and DJ night bookings, you can now reach us at:

[email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Monday funday! Let’s crush this week with good vibes and high energy.
09/21/2026

Monday funday! Let’s crush this week with good vibes and high energy.

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5761 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA
94611

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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+15108444101

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