-April 2,2021-
A fixture in funky Baywood, Noi’s Little Thai Takeout will reopen April 8 after being shut down since 2019, say the owners, Ron and Noi Miner.
“But just for breakfast” says Ron who says the couple have maintained the lease on the corner property for 27 years at Santa Maria and 2nd St. “There’s no way we can move – we are a historical landmark” adds Ron, only half joking
A few years ago with Noi ailing and fighting cancer, Ron says the family’s lunch and dinner recipes moved a block away to what they call Noi’s and Doi’s 2nd St Cafe has been overseen by Noi’s sister Doi. “It didn’t make sense to keep both places open serving the same food” explains Ron. Business at the 2nd St Cafe is good.
“Now that Noi has been healthy for several years” Ron suggests it is time to reopen the original place but with a twist – serving only breakfast “Thai fusion style.”
“Our Thai food truck without wheels “Ron calls the diminutive but mighty kitchen will have 2 service windows and plenty of outdoor seating as well as a garden patio and decorated dining room next door. The kitchen has been expanded now that all food goes through the service window.
“We’ll have burrito dishes, egg dishes including omelets and Thai waffles” among the offerings. Ron says the plastic ware will be gone and food will be served on”real plates” probably by a member of the extended family.
Noi’s will be open 5 days a week from 7 to 2PM,Thursday-Monday.
Baywood will soon see other new restaurants open up including “Beerwood” right next door on the corner of Santa Maria and 2nd St -this weekend. Also, High Street Deli is close to opening nearby.