About Chef "Ms. Joy" |  My Thai Kitchen Roseville

About Chef "Ms. Joy"

My Thai Kitchen Roseville

Joy Palmer in front of My Thai Kitchen

It’s been quite a journey for this Thai lady! “Ms. Joy,” as she is affectionately known by her friends and employees, learned the value of hard work early in life. She grew up on a small farm outside of Roi Et, Thailand, as one of ten siblings. From a young age, she learned Thai culinary skills while helping her mother cook for their large family. As a young girl, she dreamed of someday coming to America to build a better life — and with determination and courage, she made it happen.


After arriving in Roseville, California, she worked tirelessly to learn the language and understand American culture. She eventually became a proud U.S. citizen and set out to pursue her lifelong dream of opening her own Thai restaurant. This was no easy task, but despite many challenges, she turned that dream into reality.


In 2011, she opened My Thai Kitchen (MTK) — a small eatery that has since grown into a beloved Roseville favorite. Under her leadership, MTK has been voted Best Thai Restaurant in Placer County for 11 consecutive years. This success comes from her passion, dedication, and the genuine love her customers have for her and MTK.


MTK’s innovative menu reflects Ms. Joy’s creativity and her deep respect for authentic Thai cuisine. Every dish blends traditional flavors with a modern twist — from aromatic curries and sizzling wok stir-fries to comforting noodle and rice dishes. She takes pride in using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, ensuring every bite is flavorful and made with care. The vibrant colors, fresh herbs, and Thai spices create an inviting dining experience that keeps guests coming back.


Beyond the food, My Thai Kitchen is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere — the kind of place where families, friends, and solo diners all feel at home. Ms. Joy and her team strive to offer attentive service and heartfelt hospitality, supported by her great-tasting Thai food. Her goal is simple: to make every guest happy and eager to return.


Ms. Joy continues to innovate, experimenting with new recipes while staying true to her Thai roots. Her mission goes beyond serving delicious meals — she aims to create a place that celebrates community, culture, and connection through food.

It’s been quite a journey for this Thai lady! “Ms. Joy,” as she’s affectionately known by her friends and team, learned the value of hard work early in life. She grew up on a small farm outside Roi Et, Thailand, as one of ten siblings. From a young age, she picked up Thai culinary skills helping her mother cook for their large family. Even then, she dreamed of coming to America for a better life — and with determination and courage, she made it happen.


After arriving in Roseville, California, Ms. Joy worked tirelessly to learn English and understand American culture. She eventually became a proud U.S. citizen and set out to pursue her lifelong dream — opening her own Thai restaurant. It wasn’t easy, but despite many challenges, she turned that dream into reality.


In 2011, she opened My Thai Kitchen (MTK) — a small eatery that has grown into a beloved Roseville favorite. Under her leadership, MTK has been voted Best Thai Restaurant in Placer County for 11 years in a row. This success comes from her passion, dedication, and the genuine love she and her customers share for Thai food.


MTK’s menu reflects Ms. Joy’s creativity and deep respect for authentic Thai cuisine. Each dish blends traditional flavors with a modern twist — from aromatic curries and sizzling wok stir-fries to comforting noodle and rice dishes. She takes pride in using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, ensuring every bite is flavorful and made with care. The vibrant colors, fresh herbs, and Thai spices create a dining experience that keeps guests coming back.


Beyond the food, MTK is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere — the kind of place where families, friends, and solo diners all feel at home. Ms. Joy and her team focus on attentive service and heartfelt hospitality, supported by her great-tasting Thai dishes. Her goal is simple: make every guest happy and eager to return.


Today, Ms. Joy continues to innovate, experimenting with new recipes while staying true to her Thai roots. Her mission goes beyond serving great meals — she aims to create a place that celebrates community, culture, and connection through food.