"Piroo is a casual Nepali spot that works for any last-minute dinner plans, especially when the group chat is getting hangry and everywhere else is booked. The two-story spot has plenty of seating, including more intimate tables upstairs for any covert flirting needs. Get the juicy pork momos, crisp panipuri, and lettuce wraps—and soju cocktails, if you’re pre-gaming a night out at the nearby bars. We like to snag a seat by the ceiling-high windows and watch the characters of Polk Street pass by." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway