"At first glance, Kru might seem like a run-of-the-mill “cool” Williamsburg restaurant. The room is dimly lit, with dark walls and some unobtrusive decorative elements like botanical illustrations and racks of delicate stemware. But this isn't just another trendy spot. The focus here is on reinterpreted century-old Thai recipes, and every dish is a showstopper. Their signature beef tongue curry has the kind of heat that feels like going on a psychedelic trip, and their take on a peach melba is one of the best things you'll eat in the neighborhood." - willa moore, neha talreja, bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah