Maybe it's just me, but the concept of a Thai fusion brunch spot is not one that I feel you would normally hear of! This immediately captured my attention when trying to find a new spot for brunch over the weekend. Especially seeing that Uncle Jeffi's is owned by the same owners who have created a handful of successful Thai restaurants in the area, it quickly became a must try!
I absolutely love that they offer some very traditional Thai menu items, especially when it comes to drinks! I indulged in a Thai Iced Tea and the flavor was perfect. As far as the regular menu goes, they offer an array of options from your standard American breakfast fare to what appears to be some more traditional Thai breakfast options. They also have a chalkboard wall upon entering the restaurant that displays a decent selection of specials for the day. We ordered the following:
Mango Whipped Pancake: The first part of our brunch experience was one of the specials which was a Mango Whipped Pancake. I will order anything off of a menu if mango is involved and this really delivered on deliciousness. The syrup was more of a mango jelly consistency that was sweet, but not overpowering. When combined with a bite of the pancake with the whipped cream and fruit, it was like magic! It tasted so fresh and I would hope they turn it into a regular menu item so I can order it again.
Kow Munn Gai Tord: A phonetic play on the dish Khao Mun Gai Tod, this was my dish I ordered and it essentially is Thai Fried Chicken with Garlic Rice. There is also the option to order it with tofu, if desired. In my opinion, this dish seemed perfect for the addition of one scrambled egg, and I believe it made the dish for me. I love a good protein paired with rice and eggs, and this absolutely delivered on the comfort food front, as well as the amazing flavors! It comes with a sweet chili sauce which is always a favorite of mine, but I also asked for their house hot sauce to kick it up a notch. The house hot sauce has a similar flavor profile to the sweet chili, but just has a bit more oomph to it!
The Stack: My husband is a big fan of ordering breakfast food items that essentially come in one big pile, or stack! This was a more American standard breakfast dish, but came with all the essentials - hashbrowns, eggs, cheese, meat, and topped with eggs. He enjoyed every bit of this dish and the toast that came on the side.
Something that is worth mentioning is that this menu offers so many vegan and vegetarian options. As a previous pescetarian of 10 years, I love seeing multiple options for specific diets, whatever a person's may be. It's always great to see local restaurants succeed and I hope they continue to do well! They have a very unique experience to offer here and I believe more people need to give it a try! read more