"If we had to choose a few restaurants to take a desert island, Khao Kang would be one of them. This counter-service spot in Elmhurst serves some of the city's top Thai food, and you can get a combo plate with three dishes for around $15. Options change daily, but they generally include things like braised five-spice pork belly, sweet moo tod, and jungle curry packed with fish and vegetables. The southern sour curry is a favorite of ours, and the person behind the counter will probably tell you that it's spicy. Believe that person." - Bryan Kim