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ESAAN THAI OFFERS VEGAN DISHES AND FRESH GELATO IN DOWNTOWN YORK FOR CLOSE TO 11 YEARS Story by: Katie Mahoney, Vice President Marketing & Communications, York County Economic Alliance
Esaan Thai Restaurant has called Downtown York home for close to 11 years. “Things have really changed a lot, for the better,” shares Jai Delp,
In addition, Esaan boasts a rocking gelato scene, with 10 to 12
head chef and owner. “When we moved here, there was not much.
flavors made fresh every week. Pandan — a fresh, smooth, unique
Just White Rose Bar & Grill and us for four or five years, then Holy
flavor — is always available, and chocolate and lemon are popular
Hound. Now we’ve seen a lot of changes on Beaver Street, and
choices as well. You’ll find vegan options available in the gelato
new owners and businesses changing hands. It’s been really nice.
(and sorbetto) too, made with almond milk.
It’s a great feeling being part of the downtown scene.” “You need to travel and get inspiration for new dishes,” shares Delp. Esaan has several popular dishes, the top two being fresh spring
“We love Japan. It’s a very Zen city.” The inspiration for bringing
rolls and pad Thai, with curry coming in third. The restaurant offers
gelato to the restaurant was based on Delp and her husband’s
vegan dishes as well—just ask your server.
past travels. “My husband was in the service in Germany, and we were eating gelato all the time! When there was no place here, we went to school and learned about the equipment, and we make it in house.”