FARANG: The Story of Chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok Thai Empire
2014•7.0•Released
Documentary
Farang, the Thai word for foreigner, is the story of chef Andy Ricker and how he spun a 25-year obsession with Northern Thailand into the hit success that is his Pok Pok restaurant empire.
Director
Chris Grosso
Studio
VICE Media
Cast
Andy Ricker
Himself
Sunny Chailert
Himself
JJ Goode
Himself
Karen Brooks
Herself
Dana Riggio
Herself
Production
Company
VICE Media
Producer
Lauren Cynamon
Producer
Chris Grosso
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