Thomas has fond memories of the ocean growing up and personally preparing the catch of the day, which is ultimately what inspired him and his wife to move close to the sea and pursue his passion.
The business originally opened their doors 4 years ago as a take-away and based on its success, the decision was made to start a full sit-down restaurant. Thoban Chefs was established last year, and offers a menu of fresh seafood, sushi and Asian-inspired dishes that compliment their surrounding natural beauty.
The establishment’s name is a tribute to the family in that it’s an amalgamation of the names of the owners’ five children.
“We, as a family, have always loved Asian food, and having started the sushi restaurant it was just a given to incorporate the Asian dishes. You can be so creative with Asian dishes and all the flavours that go with it,” shares Thomas Smith, the owner and chef of Thoban Chefs.