"Part of the reason people still continue to line up outside of Lung Yai is because they’ve been consistently making great khao soi, crispy chicken wings, and spicy beef salad since 2015. Also, it’s still a fun dinner (even though you can no longer sit inside and get blasted with techno). Luckily, the narrow (and slightly chaotic) alleyway seating still has colorful strobe lights and a funky playlist. It’s an ideal backdrop for knocking back beers with friends and sharing some teeny shrimp dumplings. Lung Yai has become a reliable takeout spot over the years, too—in case you’d prefer to have their red curry from your couch." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo