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Evanston has a exponentially
growing population
of citizens with asian
backgrounds. In fact, I
have personally seen the
growth as I love Asian
cuisine. Well, NaKorn has
imerged to be in the top
of the competition for the
palate seeking “Thia food”.
As a sometimes practicing vegan I tried the Grilled
Mushroom, Stirred Fried Rice Noodle, with fresh
kale, bean sprouts and tofu. Also they have gluten
free options plentily available!
Their moto on their website states “I found Thialand
in Evanston”. NaKorn started with the belief that
authentic Thai food should be found not only in
Thailand—but here in Evanston, as well. Every bite
tastes as if it contains a small vacation to thailand.
NaKorn Urban Thai in Evanston is OPEN for carryout
and delivery, weekend dinners and customers
can find its menu on the website. Going on four
years since opening, NaKorn has stellar reviews (e.g.,
4.7 on Open Table), and chefs from 5 star Michelin
restaurants have publicly recommended them.
Also notable is the fact that, despite its 80% drop in
revenue in these times, and inspired by the Buddha
who said “give even if you have only a little,” NaKorn
is donating its kitchen and managers’ time to cooking
for those in need. To pay for food, supplies and nonmanagement
labor for this effort, NaKorn launched
a GoFundMe (Giving Meals Helps Staff – Evanston
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-meals-helpsstaff
evanstonchicago) and raised ~$10,000 so far.
With this community support, NaKorn has so far
fed the elderly, the economically disadvantaged, and
healthcare workers, most recently 190 free meals
through Connections for the Homeless. Come visit
us
Resturants Surviving And Helping
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