AZUZA, Calif. (KABC) -- Crab fried rice, pad Thai, and a red curry topped with seared duck.

This week's Community Eats takes us to Ari's Thai Eatery , located in Azusa's University Promenade.

It's a story of community, food and the courage to chase a dream.

Despite her fears about opening a restaurant, owner Arissara Sastaravaha did it anyway.

She was on track to become an attorney when she felt compelled to enter the culinary world.

"I was born and raised in Thailand," Sastaravaha said. "I came here for school. I went to law school, and I decided I just want to open a restaurant."

Ari and her husband Calvin met 15 years ago while working at a Thai restaurant.

Both received culinary training in Thailand, and now, they are proud owners of their own.

Here at Ari's Thai Eatery, t

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