"Everything about dining at Sao Lao Thai Cafe on the Northside feels special, from the ultra-attentive staff that treats everyone like a doting family member to the unreal-good food bursting with color and flavor. Even better, portions are massive, like wide bowls of crispy rice and pork nam khao and silken red curry with ribeye and eggplant in between funky bites of sour sausage and sticky rice. Open most of the day, Sao Lao makes a great lunch pit stop or a casual date night spot, especially for anyone who likes to BYOB." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi