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by Danielle Bussone

Jade’s Market has been one of Johnson City’s best kept secrets. But the secret is out!  Located conveniently near Johnson City Medical Center right off of State of Franklin Road, you won’t find better Thai food anywhere.  There is a lunch buffet for carnivores and a menu from which Tara can convert any of the recipes to vegan, all costing a modest $7.59.  Drunken Noodles is Rich’s favorite, I love the Pad Thai equally well.  Much of her herbs and vegetable produce come from Tara’s own garden, even the keffir lime leaves essential to Thai Cuisine.  The restaurant is named after one of her twin girls, Jade.  She also owns Lola’s Bistro and Wine Bar which is named after the other twin, Lola, located near The Olive Garden off  N. Roan Street.  

Tara will substitute vegetables and/or Tofu to your liking.  She really does aim to please.  Jade’s Market has earned a place among our favorite eating establishments in Johnson City.  There is also an Asian market inside where you can purchase vegetarian oyster sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, rice paper wrappers, lemon grass, and many other specialty ingredients for making Thai or Asian food at home. Tara has generously contributed her recipe for Drunken Noodles to this blog for you to enjoy cooking for yourself!