KU Eats | Best Thai Food Near Campus! 🍛🌶️

‼️ I just discovered the most amazing Thai restaurant near the University of Kansas – and it’s an absolute hidden gem! 📍Jong’s Thai Kitchen – 800 SW 12th St, Topeka, KS 66612 As a student stuck between Kansas City and Topeka, my weekend treat meals always meant heading to KC – I never even considered Topeka. But this week, my boyfriend had back-to-back meetings there, and thanks to that, we uncovered this incredible spot! 👀 What really convinced me were his colleagues – some from the West Coast, others from major Midwestern cities – who couldn’t stop raving about it. With recommendations that strong, I had to try it myself! So the next day, I drove over for lunch, ordered two dishes by myself, loved them so much, and even took one more to go for dinner. No regrets – it was that good! 😋 The owner is American, and his wife is Thai. When I complimented the food, he grinned and said, “I know!” 😄❤️ So confident – and totally deserved! A few tips: The place is pretty small, so make a reservation or be prepared to wait. The vibe is cozy and welcoming – you can tell most customers are regulars who keep coming back. The owners are genuinely warm and kind (not in an overwhelming way – it just feels like home). You can choose your spice level – I went with “Thai Hot Spicy,” which the owner said is authentic. It was a bit fiery for me 🌶️🔥, but the flavor was so good I finished every bite! Heads up: The mango sticky rice 🥭 isn’t available daily. They only make it when they find good mangoes, so call ahead if you’re craving it! 📸 P.S. The restaurant pics I’m using are from Google Reviews – you can search them up yourself! I highly recommend this place – I only wish I’d discovered it sooner! #ThaiFood #KU #TopekaEats #HiddenGem #ThaiKitchen #StudentEats #FoodieFind #KansasFood #InternationalEats #ComfortFood