Amarit Dulyapaibul

Managing Partner

Amarit Dulyapaibul is a managing partner and oversees operations and development for over a dozen concepts, including Ramen-san, Sushi-san,  Il Porcellino, RJ Grunts, Three Dots and a Dash, Salon 61 and more.  Since joining the team in 2011, Amarit, along with his partners, have created and opened more than 20 restaurants at Lettuce Entertain You.


At an early age, he began working at the restaurants his parents own and operate in downtown Chicago. Moving through the ranks, he started as a dishwasher, became a host, then a server and eventually transitioned to a manager role.

After graduating with a Master of Arts in Architecture from Tulane University, Amarit returned to Chicago to begin his career. Specializing in high-end residential design and construction, he developed his understanding of space, scale and atmosphere that would eventually prove instrumental in his success at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. After two years of design work, Amarit returned to hospitality.


In 2011, Amarit joined Lettuce as part of the team at Ben Pao. He spent time at several other concepts, including Foodlife and Foodease, to learn different styles of operations and management. Eventually, he came to work under the leadership of partners R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman at Paris Club Bistro & Bar and Studio Paris Nightclub.

Amarit was promoted to General Manager of the 59 W. Hubbard building and oversaw the opening of Ramen-san in 2014.  In early 2016, Amarit helped open il Porcellino in the same building; in late 2017, he and the team opened nearby Sushi-san.  In the fall of 2025, Sushi-san will be opening its fourth location, and for the first time, expanding outside of Chicago with the upcoming Sushi-san Nashville.

Most recently, Amarit and the team opened Gus’ Sip & Dip, a classic neighborhood tavern in the heart of River North.