"Laab Ped At Fishtown’s Kalaya, the spicy duck salad has more meat than greens. So, fine, it’s not a salad in the same way as the other leafy bowls are on this list. But it still counts because it’s fantastic. And salads, like time, are a flat circle. Picture warm ground duck, crispy duck skin, chilis, and herbs like Thai basil and mint, all coated with fish sauce. There’s a nice kick of heat, while the cucumbers and lettuce leaves give it a snapping crunch." - candis mclean, alison kessler