there wasn’t much in the way of problems or resistance at this place. you saunter in, you sit down, you get going. at it’s heart, it’s a neighborhood joint, a locals only joint. the people in town know about it, but because it’s off the beat and path...far, far, far way from the busy bustle of colorado blvd. but since you’re real there for the food, that’s not going to matter so much.
the dishes all have that very particular punch of southeast asia, where your tongue is happily assaulted from all angles: sweet, sour, savory all in varying degrees and combinations. i don’t know if it’s the best southeast asian i’ve had...ever, but it’s got a seriousness and dedication to craft that’ll keep it in the conversation.