Pig and Khao - UWS

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"At Pig & Khao’s second location, big garage doors, neon lighting, and not-too-loud hip hop bring a casual, industrial feel to 81st and Amsterdam. The Thai and Filipino food is pretty much similar to what you’ll find at the Lower East Side original: pork sisig, khao soi, flaky whole fried fish, and BBQ babyback ribs—all at approachable (if occasionally diluted) levels of spice. It's an easy option for everything from a first date to a lowkey weeknight birthday, helped along with some Last Word jello shots or a calamansi spritz with pisco." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah