"This Lao restaurant on Capitol Hill proves that things like taro stem, spicy lemongrass-y pork skin mayo, jowl bacon, and cilantro deserve real estate on a smashburger. In addition to all those ingredients, Taurus Ox’s double stack also has a bunch of provolone and gets served on a soft pub bun. The result is a specimen with fresh herbs, nuttiness, and just enough pork fat. If you’re in a hurry, note that you can secure a replica at fast-casual sibling Ox Burger." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente