John Francis
GLENDALE -- Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring a number of
food critics who are trying out for that position. We thought the variety
would be fun for our readers.
However, I wanted to take the first crack at the column. Not because I
want to take over the food column, but because there is a restaurant that
I think is one of Glendale's hidden treasures.
Kozy Korner Thai Food offers some of the best food in town at
unbeatable prices. Everything is less than $7 and most of the entrees are
just less than $5.
This small restaurant, just two doors down from another good Thai
restaurant, has just eight tables, though I have always been able to get
a seat.
The dish that got me hooked was their yum nua or beef salad ($4.99).
It is a spicy salad with slices of beef, cucumber, onions, tomato and
cilantro in a tasty, oil-free sauce. Let your server know how spicy you
would like it and you won't be disappointed. One order, along with some
rice, makes a nice dinner for two.
The pad Thai ($4.75) is a generous helping of flavorful pan-fried
noodles with your choice of meat. I would recommend the chicken. Another
noodle dish that may agree with your palate is the pad kee mao ($4.99).
These spicy noodles also come with your choice of meat. The noodles are
great, but the mint leaves were just not the taste mixture I was looking
for.
If you enjoy the taste of basil, you will need to try the eggplant
with basil leaves ($4.75). This dish is loaded with flavor.
Kozy Korner also has its share of Chinese dishes.
The kung pao ($4.99) and orange chicken ($4.99) are on par with any
restaurant I have dined at in the area.
If you like fried rice -- and I do -- then a side order is a must. The
$1 side order is made when you order it and is a real treat.
Dinners at the restaurant include a salad and a small dessert. The
lunch specials, served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cost $4.75 and include rice and
an egg roll.
Everything on the menu is also available for take out or delivery.
JOHN FRANCIS is the managing editor. He can be reached at 637-3231.
If You Go:
WHERE: Kozy Korner Thai Food, 213 W. Wilson Ave. in Glendale.
PHONE: 242-6608.
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
PRICES: Entrees $4.50 to $6.99.
LIQUOR: None.
