Jaya's Authentic Foods

01/02/2026

https://www.14news.com/2026/01/02/evansville-restaurant-closes-after-45-years/

An Evansville restaurant is now closed after serving customers for 45 years.

01/02/2026

After 45 incredible years, the time has come for me to turn the page and step into retirement. As of December 31, 2025, Jaya’s Authentic Foods has officially closed its doors.

What began as a dream turned into a lifetime of memories, friendships, and shared meals—and none of it would have been possible without you. To our loyal customers, many of whom became like family over the years: thank you. Thank you for walking through our doors, supporting a small local business, sharing your stories at our tables, and allowing us to be part of your lives for nearly half a century.

I am deeply grateful for the trust, kindness, and love you showed us year after year. Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I will forever cherish the memories we created together.

As I retire, I do so with a full heart and immense appreciation for every customer, employee, and friend who supported Jaya’s Authentic Foods over the past 45 years.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you.

With gratitude always,
Jaya Dodd
Owner, Jaya’s Authentic Foods

04/04/2025

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01/05/2024

Bring in the new year with us,
Give us a call to reserve your table!

Can't wait to celebrate with you 🎉

(812) 909-3742

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

Happy Holidays to everyone! Thanks to all of my patrons for support throughout the years! May you find peace and joy in the new year and many more to come 🎄🎁

06/04/2020

One of my favorite places for more reasons than might be obvious 😉