HolyShred

About HolyShred

HolyShred is a fast-casual Thai restaurant at 3924 El Camino Real, in the space that used to hold Siam Fine Thai. It opened on August 8, 2026, as the brand's first dine-in restaurant. Its pitch is Thai street food with a lot of protein, served quickly in to-go containers whether you eat there or take it away.

The company has three co-founders, all of whom grew up in Thailand. Pearadet "Pete" Mukyangkoon, a former education technology founder, came up with the idea of a fast-casual Thai brand in 2025. Thanat "Jackie" Jatuphattharachat, a former chef and software engineer, runs the kitchen. Jinny Akkaratatta handles marketing and hiring. The Almanac describes her as a Stanford alum, while The Stanford Daily lists her as a member of the class of 2027.

HolyShred soft-launched at Stanford, then moved its cooking to a commercial kitchen in San Francisco and opened a takeout-only store there in October 2025. Its website still leads with the San Francisco shop. The founders told The Almanac they want to build the first fast-casual Thai chain in the United States and expand over the following 12 to 18 months.

What is on the menu

The menu is short and built around bowls. The founders stress protein from whole foods rather than shakes and supplements. The Almanac reported that most dishes carry at least 40 grams of protein. The Daily noted that even a meatless dish has about 20 grams.

• Shredded chicken noodles: the signature and most popular dish, with vermicelli noodles, a tangy and savory sauce, shredded chicken breast, romaine and crispy spicy chicharrón.
• Charcoal-grilled barbecue chicken rice: chicken thigh over jasmine rice with smoky chili jaew and house mayo. It started as a pork dish and switched to chicken.
• Chef's specials: chicken satay and a larb chicken bowl.
• Vegan specials: tofu garlic rice and herb-infused noodles, plus a breaded tofu dish.
• Other dishes: the website also names pad Thai and Hatyai crispy chicken.

Sauces are a point of pride. All but the Thai sweet chili sauce are made in house, mayonnaise included. They draw on regional Thai cooking: a northern grilled pepper sauce, nam prik num; an Isan chili jaew; and a curry mayo based on massaman. Drinks include Thai tea, pear juice, sparkling peach juice and a pink drink of milk mixed with sala syrup. In August 2026 entrées ran from $13.50 to $16.25. The menu is new and still changing, so check before you go.

The space and ordering

The restaurant has about 50 seats. Food comes in to-go containers, which keeps service quick. The website says you can order online for delivery or pickup. The Almanac listed these opening hours: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The phone number it gave is 650-223-9737. Hours at a new restaurant often shift, so confirm before a special trip.

How it started

The founders knew each other before the restaurant. According to The Stanford Daily, Akkaratatta interned at Mukyangkoon's earlier company while she was in high school in Thailand. In 2025 he pitched her the idea of a fast-casual Thai brand. Jatuphattharachat, the third co-founder, oversees the kitchen. The Daily reports that she studies communications at Stanford. The first stage was a soft launch on campus about a year before the Palo Alto opening.

Who it suits

HolyShred suits a quick lunch or dinner, a post-workout meal or anyone tracking protein. It is about two miles from the Stanford campus. The founders run deals for Stanford students on select days. It is not a sit-down Thai dinner with a long menu of curries. For a broader view of the options, see our guide to Asian food in Palo Alto and our cheap eats guide.

Tips for visiting

• Parking is tight. The Almanac reported only four designated spots, so be ready to park on a side street.
• Start with the shredded chicken noodles if it is your first visit.
• Vegans should ask which sauces are plant-based, since the house sauces include a mayonnaise and a curry mayo.
• Nearby on El Camino Real are So Gong Dong Tofu House and the Kitchen at Palo Alto bar.

Location and getting there

HolyShred is at 3924 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the South Palo Alto area of Palo Alto. Our South Palo Alto guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.1 miles away. That is roughly a 28 minute walk or a short bike ride.

Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.

What is nearby

• VCA Palo Alto Animal Hospital, service business, under 0.1 mi
• Papa John's, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
• Veterinary Emergency Group, service business, under 0.1 mi
• Ernie's Liquors, food shop, under 0.1 mi
• Baja Fresh, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
• Robles Park, 0.4 mi
• Boulware Park, 0.4 mi
• Juana Briones Park, 0.6 mi

Other restaurants nearby: State of Mind Slice House (0.1 mi); Celia's Mexican Restaurant (0.1 mi); Fuki Sushi (0.3 mi); So Gong Dong Tofu House (0.3 mi). Browse the full restaurants list.

Before you go

• Popular dinner spots in Palo Alto fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so book ahead where the restaurant takes reservations.
• Many kitchens close earlier than in big cities. Plan to order by about 9 p.m. on weeknights unless the posted hours say otherwise.
• If you have allergies or dietary needs, call ahead or check the current menu on the restaurant's website.

About this listing

Checked October 29, 2026 against HolyShred website; The Almanac: Stanford alum opens protein-forward Palo Alto Thai restaurant (August 26, 2026); The Stanford Daily: Student-owned HolyShred brings protein-forward Thai food to Palo Alto (October 1, 2026). How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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