Metrocurean has the scoop on the latest project from Komi‘s Johnny Monis: a 30-seat Thai eatery called Little Serow, located right next door to his hallowed multi-course Mediterranean restaurant on 17th Street NW.

Says Monis: “Whereas Komi is a natural extension of my heritage and the food I grew up with, Little Serow is a passion project….Isaan food has a flavor profile that I love eating on our days off and have been cooking for our staff family meal and behind the scenes for the last few years. Traveling through northern Thailand with Anne (my wife and the other half of Komi) furthered solidified the fact that we wanted to do this.”

Photo courtesy of Komi