Thai Ginger vs. Island Spoon

Within a few minutes’ drive of KSU lies a hidden gem of a restaurant: Thai Ginger. The atmosphere is one of an upscale Thai restaurant.

“If customers really want authentic Thai food, then come to Thai Ginger and we can help with that,” restaurant owner Juntana Jitsomboon said. “We have delicious food and ingredients, friendly service and affordable prices. Our food is fresh to order, which means that everything is made from scratch.”

Jitsomboon said Pad Thai and Curry are among customers’ favorite dishes.

“I had the shrimp with mango, and my husband tried duck tamarind,” junior Criminal Justice major Sirlene Felkins said. “The restaurant is cozy and very clean.”

Overall, the theme, from the crown-folded napkins to the décor in the restaurant, truly makes customers feel like they are dining royalty. If you are looking for wonderful Thai food, then venture to Thai Ginger. You will not be disappointed.

THAI GINGER
Location: Thai Ginger, 5399 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, GA 30102 (near Hwy. 92)
Website: http://www. newthaiginger.com/ 

Next, we head to Island Spoon, a local Caribbean restaurant that serves authentic Jamaican dishes. The restaurant’s atmosphere is laid back and carefree.

Island Spoon’s lunch special is $5.99 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The average dinner price starts at $8.

“Some of my customers’ favorite dishes are jerk chicken and ox tail,” owner Kemoy Josephs said. “All of our meals are served with rice, peas, cabbage and fried sweet plantains.”

I tried the ox tail, jerk chicken and rice combos. I loved the ox tail, but the jerk chicken was a bit too spicy for me.

“I like the curry chicken and the beef patty (spicy) because they are both really tasty,” said sophomore Internal Affairs major Marie Ahebee.

“I enjoy spicy food and I love the coconut juice because it reminds me of being back home in the Ivory Coast.”

According to Josephs, coconut juice is sold for $2 per customer request.

Try Thai food at Thai Ginger or Jamaican cuisine at Island Spoon. Both restaurants are conveniently located a few minutes from campus and offer a 10 percent discount to KSU students with a student ID.