"There’s a reason why Nari is so highly rated: a meal at this Japantown place that's overrun with plants is one for the books. Thai dishes are a masterclass in combining spicy, sweet, and funky flavors, and are truly unlike anything you’ll find in town—core memory material. Charred pork jowl and squid intermingle on the plate like a flirty summer fling, and the cubed, fried branzino mountain is topped with handfuls of chilis. Equally unforgettable is the chef’s pick menu. It includes a few off-menu items, like some impossibly flaky duck curry puffs that make the $125 price tag worth it. Whisper “I’m sorry” to your wallet, order like this is your last meal ever, and prepare for an all-out feast." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez