
Ignore Jaya Asian Grill’s unassuming exterior and dive into the host of tasty menu options.
Strip-mall location, nondescript storefront, generic name: Looking at Jaya Asian Grill from the outside, I was hard put to distinguish it from the average greasy chopstick where some jack-of-all-noodles, master of none, blurs the lines between pad, mein and bun. But I’m glad I finally managed, because from the inside, Jaya resembles the sort of Eastern gem that remains all too rare in these parts.
Granted, it doesn’t exactly sparkle. The entry staircase leads down to a small, spare basement space brightened only slightly by chile- red walls. But a full bar in the corner offers a glimmer of recognition that Jaya’s no typical takeout joint. So does the wine list, which promises “a constantly changing selection of wines to suit your palate.” Sure, it lists only four varietals. But order one and then watch, charmed, as your smiling waitress plucks three or four different bottles from a shelf behind the bar and plunks them down on your table for you to scrutinize.
Of course, it’s the multifaceted menu that really shines.

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