The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / Life / FoodBlog / It’s Thai time!

It’s Thai time!

February 22, 2011 by Laura Acuff

Since moving from its hole-in-the-wall Treadaway location to 3309 S. 1st St. several years ago, Ann Thai Kitchen gained an ‘s and an a far more posh restaurant atmosphere.

Visitors will appreciate its clean and sophisticated Asian décor, complete with a portrait of the Thai king gracing the establishment; yet all the while, the restaurant maintains a relaxed, pay-at-the-counter atmosphere.

Bringing East Asia to West Texas, Ann’s Thai Kitchen is Abilene’s premier place for authentic Pad Thai, among other native Thai dishes, including several curry dishes and the sweet noodle plate, Pad Se-ew. Ann’s Pad Thai features generous servings of pan-tossed noodles with egg, chicken, green onions and sprouts, along with classic Thai spices, coming together for a delectable dose of classic Thai taste.

Americans beware: Thai spice is not for the faint of heart. Although Thai cuisine capitalizes on lightly prepared, yet aromatic and flavorful food, those dishes that are spicy pack a punch. Ann’s Thai’s five-star spice rating system will help curry novices navigate new heat.

And for cash-pressed patrons, Ann’s lunch menu offers Thai food on a budget, providing several popular staples at a reduced portion and price. For those looking to bring home some Asian influence, the restaurant maintains a carryout option, giving call-in patrons an estimated pick-up time.

All in all, Ann’s Thai Kitchen brings metropolitan quality Thai food to this Great Plains town, and all at a reasonable price. If you’re tired of the heaviness of Chinese cuisine or the blandness of Japanese fare, why not give Thai a try?

Filed Under: FoodBlog

Other Life:

  • Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night

  • Study Abroad: Students think of Oxford as new home

  • Teaching Kitchen class shows students how to make poke bowls

About Laura Acuff

You are here: Home / Life / FoodBlog / It’s Thai time!

Other Life:

  • Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night

  • Study Abroad: Students think of Oxford as new home

  • Teaching Kitchen class shows students how to make poke bowls

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
9 May

BREAKING: The 2026 teacher of the year is Dr. Clint Buck, assistant professor of accounting in the College of Business Administration.

Reply on Twitter 2053158226070257771 Retweet on Twitter 2053158226070257771 Like on Twitter 2053158226070257771 2 Twitter 2053158226070257771
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
4 May

BREAKING NEWS: James Bradshaw and Maddie Grace Fridge are the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU.

Reply on Twitter 2051110655172784350 Retweet on Twitter 2051110655172784350 Like on Twitter 2051110655172784350 4 Twitter 2051110655172784350

Optimist on Facebook

This message is only visible to admins.
Problem displaying Facebook posts. Backup cache in use.
Click to show error
Error: Error validating access token: The session has been invalidated because the user changed their password or Facebook has changed the session for security reasons. Type: OAuthException

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2026 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved