Little Thaiger is a quaint, modern restaurant near the corner of Thomas Road and Scottsdale Road. The brightly lit tree with purple lights in front of the restaurant guides the way in the evenings. Formerly a taco restaurant, current owner Olashawn Weaver invested $50,000 in renovations, and opened this location in Southern Scottsdale. She is here because she has lived in the area for eight years, raised her children in the area, and loves the character of Southern Scottsdale and her community.  

 Olashawn was born and raised in a small town north of Bangkok, Thailand. She comes from a family of chefs and was raised in the restaurant world. Her mother was a classic Thai chef who served royalty when they came to visit Thailand. Her establishment also attracted American GI’s during the Vietnam War, setting the stage for Olashawn to succeed in her own kitchen. Olashawn received her marketing degree from ASU and attended the Culinary Institute in CA, leading to opening the renowned “Thaiger” on Central Ave. in Phoenix 12 years ago.