"For great Nepali food in Elmhurst, head to Annapurna Thakali Kitchen. During peak hours, you might encounter a short wait, because the compact, two-floor spot is often full of families and groups of friends, each going to town on their own thali set. That’s what you’re here for too, and it’s worth hanging about until you’re seated. Start with the Wai Wai sadeko and then a thali with your choice of protein—we like the pork, which is crispy and fatty like the most perfect chicharron. Someone will come around and offer you free refills of daal and mustard greens—take advantage of this until you’re way past full. " - will hartman, bryan kim, hannah albertine, neha talreja, willa moore