“A labor of love, Isarn is both the taste and essence of Thailand. Politanont gestures to the rich, dark tropical wood integrated with the restaurant interiors, and the textures of bamboo on the wall décor — most of the materials were brought over from Thailand to truly evoke a sense of place. The chefs are all from Thailand, bringing their own regional experiences to the kitchen. The restaurant logo is a patterned silhouette of the Isarn region (also spelled Isan, among several variations), the northeast portion of Thailand unique for its diversity of influences. It shares a border with Laos, and the region has a lush integration of culture; languages; and of course, food. Politanont describes how the composition of the restaurant menu, while not exclusive to the Isarn area, conveys the overall influence of the cuisine that has permeated what most would generally consider Thai food.”

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