Spicy BBQ Northern Thai Food

The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: October 27 | Eater LA

"Despite the name, the Thai signage outside this East Hollywood strip mall joint actually reads “Northern Thai food,” which was enough to get me in the door for khao soi that, after one bowl, might be one of the best in the city. The coconut curry broth is thick and rich with the vibrant flavors of turmeric and galangal, and I love that chiles did not hold back in the curry paste—the penetrating heat enlivens the dish. Wavy egg noodles bob around, curry clings to each strand, and the bowl is topped with fried noodles and cilantro for crunch (eat these fast because they’ll get soggy), plus a wedge of lime, chopped red onion, and chile-kissed pickled mustard greens on the side; use the lime and dump the rest in to cut the richness. Protein options include chicken, beef, and tofu, but the star is truly the soup itself." - Eater Staff