Hug Esan

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"Near Thai dining destinations Ayada and Zaab Zaab, Hug Esan is smaller than these restaurants, but the regional Isan specialties here are no less mighty. Get four people together, BYOB (for a small fee), and settle into the tiny dining room for a lunch or dinner you’re going to be talking about for a while. The whole tilapia comes grilled or fried, and both are good choices. You should also get a bowl of spicy mee ka tee or khao piak sen, a meat-heavy soup thickened with pork blood. Round out your meal with some salads and small bites. We’re especially partial to the grilled chicken livers and crispy frog legs, but everything is delicious." - will hartman, bryan kim, hannah albertine, neha talreja, willa moore