6 Excellent Thai Restaurants in the Bay Area

"Picnic tables dressed in colorful plastic tablecloths and unhurried, nonchalant service evoke Thailand’s casual roadside restaurants, while multifaceted, punchy flavors drive a menu that spans Northeastern specialties—think redolent grilled meats and zingy, crunchy green papaya somtum in Thai or Lao style with the addition of fish paste and salted crab—to more cosmopolitan staples like drunken noodles and a variety of curries; ask for your preferred spice level (an ice-cold Singha helps), and cap a boldly seasoned meal with lusciously ripe mango over sweet-salty coconut sticky rice." - The MICHELIN Guide