"Much like Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours or season one of "Riverdale," this all-day Thai spot in a Bitter Lake strip mall has no skips. They keep dishes simple here, and it pays off. You won’t find eight different curries, but a condensed coconutty trio of green, yellow, and panang perfection. Spice levels are already locked in, with a DIY chili caddy ready to make you cry. But the most valuable perk is that order envy ceases to exist. Lunch prioritizing succulent grilled khao man gai yang will be as soul-fulfilling as dinner involving a sticky pile of the pad thai special. Yeah, it’s ambitious to operate a restaurant whose name translates to “Very Delicious.” But Aroy Mak is not just a name—it’s a prophecy." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley