"The patio structure at Thai Diner is a miniature version of the Nolita spot’s impressive dining room. It’s all-bamboo-everything, from the wallpaper to the chairs, complete with heaters hanging above every table and shiny checkered floors that’ll make you feel the sudden urge to do the lindy hop. Every New Yorker should strive to eat the egg sandwich wrapped in flaky roti (served at brunch), and also the creamy khao soi, fried chicken larb, and cabbage rolls stuffed with citrusy ground turkey and mushrooms." - neha talreja, bryan kim, nikko duren, molly fitzpatrick