When Thip Athakhanh opened Snackboxe Bistro , the Michelin-recommended Laotian street food restaurant in Duluth, she felt energized and excited to share her native cuisine. Years later, after expanding to Doraville and later shuttering that outpost, she’s more cautious. Careful not to overextend herself or her staff, she’s launching Naga Bistro in Chamblee next month. Serving a mix of Cambodian, Thai, and Laotian dishes, Naga will replace Wild Ginger Thai ( 2201 Savoy Drive ) after the owner, Athakhanh’s cousin, retired.

“I have good friends who are Thai and Cambodian. We always talk about finding a place where we can get all of our favorite dishes,” she says. “They are my inspiration. They’re sharing recipes from their loved ones.”

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