Mama Ning’s restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine

Though many of the area’s restaurateurs grew up nearby, the proprietor of one Asian eatery has roots that are just a bit further out.

Mama Ning’s Thai, located at 2 S. Main St. in Suite 101, offers authentic dishes that are prepared and served by folks who have a personal history and familiarity with the downtown restaurant’s cuisine. Since Mama Ning’s opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the Banner-Herald made a scenic 6-mile drive to sample the lunch menu.

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