"King's Thai Cuisine #2 is a late-night spot—which in SF terms means open until midnight (yes, this city goes to bed early). So, pull up with a group after a night out for simple, no-fuss Thai classics, like pad see ew with perfectly cooked noodles, and spicy red curry that’s served up faster than you can register how drunk you actually are. If you come during the day—and avoid the rowdy groups coming home to this hearty-food promised land—this place is still buzzing. Families and locals gather around wooden tables, drinking Chang beers and eating out-of-this-world crispy chicken wings doused in a slightly-spicy chili sauce that coats your mouth in the best way. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez