Was it the brown paper covering the windows or the change in signage that clued you in to the restaurant change at 265 W. Broadway? For us, it was the bold block lettering of the newly lifted signage at Annie’s Thai Kitchen, the replacement of Kazumi Japanese Cuisine.
At the helm of change is Thailand-native Annie Jacla. After taking the flavors of traditional Thai food along on her emigration to the United States, Jacla refined her skills in the kitchen at Jackson’s Thai Plate. And Jacksonites have shown up in droves during the opening days to sample the menu’s bright and flavorful offerings.
But what will you order? There is no shortage of options in any of the following categories: appetizers, salads, soups, curries, noodle dishes and rice dishes. In the bite of this winter chill, there is nothing more satiating than a steaming bowl of noodles, rich with broth that is as fragrant as it is flavorful. For this, I recommend the khao soi: egg noodles in a curry base with chicken leg quarters, crispy noodles and cilantro.
Then again, why jump to the main event? Start with a crispy egg roll or a plate of sai oua. These grilled northern Thai style sausages are stuffed with ground pork, fresh and dried herbs and spices. Each of those morsels pack a punch of flavor. *No sauce necessary, but highly encouraged!
We could go on, or you can view the menu HERE.
If you think you can make the stomach room, save it for some soup. The Tom Yum is equally hot and sour, with a broth that is tasty enough to drink. But you’ll want to consume the contrasting textures and flavors of the meat, mushrooms and tomatoes as well!
For now, Annie’s is a BYOB establishment. So whether you’d pair your spice with a light beer or white wine, if you bring it, you can drink it! If you’re feeling creative, a flask of vodka or rum will elevate the smooth, sweet taste of their Thai ice tea.
In a small town with even smaller portions, we welcomed the size of this Thai ice tea (only $3!).
Annie’s serves lunch Monday-Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner daily at 5 p.m. Now through December 20, receive a 10% discount when you pay with cash or check-in on Facebook or Instagram.
