To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Center City District Restaurant Week, we’ll be spending time celebrating the chefs—and some of their favorite recipes—as we get closer to the event.

This week, we’re excited to share some stories and insights from Ann Jamavan at Jasmine Rice, located right by Rittenhouse Square. Opened by husband-wife duo Tom and Ann, Jasmine Rice offers a homemade, flexible Thai menu with dishes that can be personalized to the customers, whether it be for spice level or to make it vegan. In an interview for 6ABC, Tom notes that his wife “does everything from scratch… It’s a homecooked meal that we enjoy every day at home.” 

Can you tell us about the recipe you shared, including the story behind it, its inspiration, and why you chose to submit it?

Thai Papaya Salad is a dish that everyone can enjoy. It can be paired with many dishes we serve. Being that it is one of the most popular street foods in Thailand makes it a perfect choice to showcase our Thai authenticity.

Click here to view the recipe.

Celebrate Twenty Years of Restaurant Week

We thank our friends at Jasmine Rice, especially Chef Ann Jamavan, for sharing these stories! To visit Jasmine Rice, visit their website!

Stay tuned as we continue to share more of these stories as we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Center City District Restaurant Week, and check out all of the amazing restaurant options in Center City

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