If you love Thai food, chances are you have met Bun Goble—the sweet, smiling face greeting guests with a glass of wine at Lodi’s beloved Thai Spices.
Growing up in a small farming village in Thailand, Bun and her four sisters would often cook for the farmworkers toiling on their land. It was then, that her connection to crafting farm-fresh food became a focus.
In 2003 Bun had the opportunity to move to California where she took a job at an Italian restaurant in Southern California. On Wednesdays she was given the chance to cook Thai food for the restaurant, but Bun soon realized she needed more freedom in the kitchen to create and deliver the flavorful Thai food she grew up cooking.
Bun made her way to Lodi in 2004 and opened Thai Spices in 2007, much to the delight of Lodi foodies. With a firm belief that food is nourishment, her culinary style focuses on healthy food—with fresh flavors like mint, basil, Thai chilies and eggplant—and a commitment to use only organic vegetables whenever possible.
Bun’s favorite dish is the Tom Ka Kai, a chicken and mushroom soup in a coconut milk broth with galangal, cilantro, lemongrass, and Kaffir lime leaves. “I love it because it is spicy, fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients,” she says. If soup can heal, this soup can restore.
Grateful to have landed in Lodi, Bun loves and supports the local community—featuring Lodi wines at her restaurant. “It is important to support them the way they have supported my restaurant through the years.”
When it comes to local produce, Bun loves cooking with Delta asparagus and vine-ripened tomatoes. They are an important element to her culinary repertoire, and utilizing local, farm fresh produce only elevates her cuisine.
If you haven’t tried Thai food or Thai Spices, Bun encourages folks to come on in for a taste. She recommends starting with something simple like the Avocado Chicken Salad or the Pineapple Fried Rice. Introduce your experience with mild foods before jumping head first into spicy Thai chili dishes. But we promise you’ll soon become a fan of the sweet and spicy combinations Bun serves up to satisfied customers every day!
Savor the Flavors at:
Thai Spices
2401 W. Turner Rd., Ste. 224, Lodi
(209) 369-8424
