Restaurant Spotlight: Thai-Onzon Veggie Restaurant
Posted by Justin Havre on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 10:09am.
Thai-Onzon Veggie Restaurant is well-known for providing gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Just because the many dishes fit this specific diet doesn't mean they don't come with plenty of flavours. The herbs and spices used, along with the market-fresh ingredients makes the meals at Thai-Onzon so delicious.
The History
The restaurant was started by two sisters from Thailand. They used to own a Calgary Thai restaurant and have more than two decades of experience in the industry.
They chose to open this new venture in Cochrane because of the charm of the town and the beautiful surroundings. The restaurant was opened in 2010 and has been providing some of the finest vegan and vegetarian dishes ever since.
The Menu
You won't find anything processes at Thai-Onzon. They use all fresh ingredients and many are organic. Every dish is made from scratch with recipes and techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation.
The menu changes with the season and is dependent upon specific ingredients being available. Some of the items you will find on the menu here include:
- Tom Ka
- Tom Yum
- Pad Karee
- Masamun
- Pad Tua
- Pad Ta kai
- Satay
- Sakuna
- Kao Soy
- Spicy Noodle Soup
- Thai Onzon Noodle
- Pad Puck Kati
- Hed Dam Rose
- Larb
- Pad Piew Wan
- Calamari
- Poh Pia Tod
- And More!
The restaurant also offers many desserts including Gelato, Kaoneaw Wanjai, Thai Crepe and even Soy Gelato.
Location and Hours
You will find Thai-Onzon Veggie Restaurant at 115-5 Avenue West in Cochrane. They are located in a large building that looks much like a house. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. They provide lunch from 11am to 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm.
If you've been searching for delicious Thai dishes, Thai-Onzon is the right place for you.