"Model-turned-chef Hong Thaimee — known for her modern takes on northern Thai cusine — turns out an excellent interpretation of khao soi noodle soup at her eponymous East Village shop. Here, the Chiang Mai, Thailand coconut curry comes with the traditional egg noodles but can be tailored to by protein: crispy meatballs, seasonal vegetables, or the chef’s flavor of the week." - Dan Q. Dao