Why Come Here? Manhattan’s most authentic Isan Thai, get your spice on Somtum Der is a mini-chain with one other location: Bangkok. That’s the type of cred I like to see in my Thai restaurants. But this place won’t be everybody’s bowl of noodles. If Cafe Spice is your pinnacle […]
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Uncle Boons
Why Come Here? Elevated Thai cooking with authentic flavors, lively atmosphere Recommended for 2: 2 apps/2 entrees or 4 apps/1 entree Betel Leaf Wrap Having spent five weeks in Thailand, I like to consider myself a Thai aficionado of sorts. So any time a new “authentic” Thai restaurant opens up […]
Kin Shop
Why Come Here? A great neighborhood spot for upscale, innovative Thai Right Amount for 2? 1 app, 2 entrees I’ve touted Kin Shop as one of my favorite restaurants since starting this blog, so it’s about time I put together a formal review. My love of Kin Shop can be […]
Pig and Khao
Why Come Here? Phenomenal & interesting Thai & Filipino fare, lively atmosphere, cheap beer Right Amount for 2: 3 small plates and a coconut rice Pig and Khao may be my new favorite restaurant in New York City. Let’s take a look at the tape: Delicious and interesting riffs on […]
Maenam (Vancouver, BC)
Why Come Here? Real Thai flavors, innovative and local takes on Thai dishes, great and inexpensive chef’s menu When you think of Vancouver, natural beauty generally comes to mind. Vancouver is made up of a picturesque series of islands opening up to the Pacific with mountains to the North and […]