Jack and Jin’s
Thai Restaurant
1406 N. Main St., Findlay
419-427-2526
Monday-Thursday 11am-8:30pm
Friday: 11am-9pm
Saturday: Noon-9pm
Sunday: Noon-6pm
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Carryout and catering available with delivery available for orders of $30 or more. Lunch menu available.
Jack and Jin’s, a Thai restaurant in Findlay, has been serving customers for about five years and is owned by Champhen Baker and her son and daughter, Jack and Jin Srihakhot. Jin said they use the freshest of ingredients in recipes that have been passed down in the family for generations. They pride themselves on the balance, detail and variety of their recipes.
The restaurant’s menu abounds with choices under the categories of appetizers, salads, soups, noodles, Thai curry, stir fry, Thai fried rice, house specialties, and dessert. They also serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including Thai iced tea and Thai coffee.
For the love of egg rolls
For an appetizer, my husband and two children ordered three servings of egg rolls. We have come to find that we all love egg rolls, even my 6-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, so it was important to have them in abundance. There were two egg rolls in an order with a sweet, delicious sauce, crispy outside and crunchy inside. We devoured them quickly.
There is not a kids menu at Jack and Jin’s, but they were able to work with us for our 6-year-old. We ordered cooked chicken with raw snow peas and white rice and she was happy with her meal and even told Jin as much, especially the rice.
I was proud of my nine-year-old son, who ordered the Pad Thai noodles, straight off the menu. The dish consisted of pan fried noodles with chicken, eggs, onions, bean sprouts and peanuts. He loved the chicken and picked every last bit out of the noodles. He also tasted the rest of his meal, but was not quite ready for it. (I tasted it and liked the rich flavor of the noodles.)
Welcome to Mango Paradise
Perusing the menu at Jack and Jin’s, I could look no further after spying House Specialty, “Mango Paradise.” With a name like that, I figured it had to be something special.
The stir-fried shrimp and chicken with mango and vegetables in a brown sauce left an impression, being both distinct and delicious. The vegetables – bell peppers, mushrooms and carrots – were cooked to perfection, still crunchy, but soft enough to melt in your mouth. The mango added an unusual and pleasant sweet flavor atop the saucy vegetables and meat. Served with a plate of white rice, it was wonderful.
My husband ordered the sweet and sour stir fry with medium spiciness. At Jack and Jin’s, you can order your entree at the level of spiciness that suits your taste. He was pleased with his meal and noted the way the vegetables were cooked “just right.”
With a menu so vast, I will definitely revisit Jack and Jin’s. I especially want to try the Pumpkin Curry, Papaya Salad, Vegetable Tempura appetizer (deep fried veggies with sweet sauce), and the Tilapia Fried rice. There are so many entrees to choose from!
I was so full by the end of my meal that I wasn’t able to try any desserts. (The next day I even had a full lunch with my leftovers.) But when I go back, I’ve got my eye on the Mango Sticky Rice or Sweet Pumpkin. Which should I try first?
THE SHORT COURSE
To avoid wait Busiest between noon and 1pm. Consider carry out or ordering before heading in to eat
Noise level Quiet and relaxing
Bathroom amenities Clean and adequate
High Chairs Yes
Got Milk No, but flavored sweet Thai iced tea, water and lemonade are available
Kid’s menu? No, but accommodating for kids
Anything healthy for the kids?
Yes, overall healthy menu with vegetables, fruit, noodles and rice
Food allergy concerns? Happy to work with the customer. Can add or take out anything necessary.
