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Resturants Surviving And Helping
vanston has a quickly growing population of citizens with asian backgrounds. In fact I have perseonally scene the growth as i love Asian cuisine. Well NaKorn has popped up to be in the top of the competition for the palate seeking Thia food. As a sometimes practicing vegan I tried the Grilled Mushroom with Stirred Fried Rice Noodle, with fresh kale, bean sprouts, tofu and egg its Gluten Free with vegan options plentily available! The moto states “I found Thia land in Evanston”. Stated on their website, 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 offering and place orders on their. Going on four years since opening, NaKorn has stellar reviews (e.g., 4.7 on Open Table), and chefs from Michelin-starred 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.
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