CUISINE OF NORTHEAST THAILAND

Our Food

We use only the freshest ingredients and never use MSG.

Koong puts a great deal of thought and effort into crafting unique recipes, ensuring that her standards of freshness and flavor go into every dish. She has a dedicated team of 4 full time chefs who prepare everything to order. Like it spicy? We can do that! In addition to more familiar items like Pad Thai and Red Curry, you will want to try our hand-made Northeast style sausages (Sai Grok Isan), or Thai Papaya salad spiced to your level. We have a large selection of gluten free and vegan safe dishes, and can customize many dishes to accommodate special dietary needs. Fresh whole snapper is available every days, so come share a big fish family style!

Isan Specialties

Larb
Moo Tod
Nam Clook
Sai Grok & Sai Uwa
Fresh Roll
Yum
Crying Tiger (Ribeye Steak)
Kao Soi (Northern Style Noodle)
Mango Sticky Rice

About Us

Owner Arinchaya, known by her nickname “Koong, ” was born in the Northeast region of Thailand called Isan. Raised on the family farm in Sisaket Province close to the Cambodian and Laos borders, she grew up in modest surroundings where rice farming is the main source of income for many people in the region. Thanks to the initiatives of His Majesty, King Bhumipol Adulyaded, to improve the lives of Isan people through education, social programs, and public works, Koong was among the first generation of Isan youth to attend new public universities in the largely rural northeast. Koong earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Suranaree University of Technology and went on to work for 10 years in Thailand prior to moving to the United States.

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Location

Isan Thai Restaurant

5758 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231

Open

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri-Sat 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Sun 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(Dinner menu served all day Sunday)

Our Service

The friendly staff of Isan Thai Restaurant
will be happyto answer your questions about the menu.
In addition to more familiar Thai dishes,
try our Northeast (Isan) style specialties like 
Sai Grok, hand crafted Thai sausages
and Papaya Salad, spiced to suit your taste!

ABOUT US

Owner Arinchaya, known by her nickname “Koong, ” was born in the Northeast region of Thailand called Isan. Raised on the family farm in Sisaket Province close to the Cambodian and Laos borders,

ISAN SPECIALTIES

Larb  |  Moo Tod  |  Nam Clook
Sai Grok & Sai Uwa  |  Fresh Roll
Yum  |  Crying Tiger (Ribeye Steak)
Kao Soi (Northern Style Noodle)
Mango Sticky Rice

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