"Blink and you’d miss The Thonglor, a tiny Thai restaurant that’s well worth braving the crowds of map-wielding tourists spilling over from nearby Union Square. The casual walk-in-only spot is the poster child for impeccable Thai staples. Pad gra pow is a saucy, spicy dream. The rich curries build a complex, lingering heat. And the pad thai (stay with us) is the best rendition of the noodle standby we’ve had in the city, and will become the benchmark for every future version you eat. You might have to wait in the narrow hallway alongside other noodle enthusiasts, but things move quickly here—you’ll be face-to-face with a steaming mound of something stir-fried in no time. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
Melissa Zink
