My friend Selena and I ate dinner tonight at new, 100% vegetarian–with vegan options–Thai restaurant in Wallingford: jhanjay vegetarian thai cuisine.
For a starter, we shared the Vegetarian Rolls (“C” in the Dinner Appetizers section). For entrees, Selena had the Jhanjay Noodles (#35) and I had the Rama Garden (#18).
Vegetarian Rolls: “Fresh mint, green leaves [basil?], carrots, cucumbers, rice noodles, and tofu wrapped with rice paper. Served with homemade [peanut] sauce.”
Jhanjay Noodles: “Chopped bamboo shoots, mushrooms, tofu, water chestnuts, green peas, and corn wrapped inside wide rice noodle sheets. Served with spicy sweet and sour sauce.”
Rama Garden: “Stir fried mixed vegetables, mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic topped with peanut sauce.” [Veggies included carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and the afore-mentioned mushrooms. I didn’t see any bell peppers or taste any garlic. I enjoyed it, I’m just saying …]
Everything was delicious, the service was very good, and our server was knowledgeable about the vegan options.
Most of jhanjay’s main dishes feature vegetables and tofu. I noticed only one item that specifically listed “vegetable meat” as an ingredient. However, a note under the Curries section mentions that veggie meat can be added for an additional $1. This is a great option for vegetarians who don’t like faux meats. (I didn’t ask about the veggie meat, so I don’t know whether it’s soy- or gluten-based, or whether it’s vegan.)
Jhanjay opened approximately two months ago at 1718 N. 45th St. (between Wallingford Center and Stone Way); phone (206) 632-1484. Next time you’re in Wallingford and crave delicious Thai food, try jhanjay. (Jhanjay’s take-away menu lists a Web address, www.jhanjay.com, but it isn’t working right now.)