The City of Menifee announced Melody Thai Cuisine as its July Business Spotlight, a program that is a part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 (Building Better Businesses) program.
Located at 26846 Cherry Hills Blvd., Melody Thai Cuisine is a family-owned business. Owner Pramuan (Meow) Voecks opened her first restaurant at 17 years of age in Thailand, later moving to Hawaii and eventually to Menifee. She opened her flagship location, Jazz Melody Thai BBQ, in Bellflower, followed by the opening of Melody Thai Cuisine in 2022.
Voecks aspires to share the flavors of her Thai culture by bringing something new and exciting for guests to experience. She utilized her travels and experiences to create a unique, yet traditional, take on Thai cuisine. Some of their classic dishes include Kao Soy, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, a variety of Curries, Drunken Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Thai, along with many other signature Thai dishes.
From her employees to her patrons, Voecks takes each one in as her own and treats them as family. Even though most of the time you will find her in the kitchen cooking up tasty dishes, she still finds time to visit and greet her restaurant guests tableside. Voecks has come to know her regular customers and remembers their favorite dishes and creates meals based on their dietary needs. She has even found a way to make curry without curry, to accommodate her guests’ dietary restrictions so that everyone can experience the flavor of Thai cuisine.
Melody Thai Cuisine is actively involved with the community and contributes to multiple organizations, including Paloma Valley High School, Arts Council Menifee, Cherry Hills Golf Club, the Menifee Women’s Club, and Menifee’s senior programs and clubs.
Voecks also has a special place in her heart for Menifee’s military community, as her husband Derek is a veteran. To show her support for veterans, Voecks has hosted and catered many events in her short time as a Menifee business owner to honor local military customers and their families.
“Melody Thai Cuisine has bolstered Menifee’s emerging culinary scene with a fresh and exciting take on classic Thai cuisine,” Mayor Pro Tem Bob Karwin said. “Not only are they making an impact through their kitchen, but their commitment to the community is positively making a difference in the lives of Menifee residents.”
The City of Menifee Business Spotlight is a free business recognition program to create awareness for the variety of local businesses and their contributions to the Menifee community. Chosen applicants, who are nominated by the community, are honored during a special presentation at a City Council Meeting and receive a free 30-second professional video developed by the Economic Development Department showcased on the city’s business website.
Nominations are encouraged to recognize businesses in Menifee that contribute to the betterment of the Menifee community. To nominate a business, visit www.cityofmenifee.us/businessspotlight.
