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    Ivan Z.

    I found out about this place through eater reviews and other folks and when I heard about the context behind, was super excited (sorry to say that I'm on the team of trying hyped restaurants)! we ordered a few things and were celebrating a late anniversary dinner. the service was quite good, and they were apologetic of some of the mains that came out late (funny to read about other folks service experience). tuna: the tuna dish itself was okay, the sauce is AMAZING but i would say that the ratios on this dish were a bit off, I think theres some kind of balance missing, and I wanted the fish to be cured perhaps? It felt like it was existing in the world of a crudo, but none of the finesse that you would expect from a high end dining restaurant (maybe im imposing western standards of food!?) the mains that we got were the wagyu beef curry (REALLY GOOD), wish tehre was more curry, the khao soi was a total disappointment, the noodles were clumping together and I just expected it to be more curry-y and saucy-y? the dessert of the mango sticky rice was GREAT. highly recommend, but the thai tea cheesecake was a bit of a flop. i've made a basque cheesecake of this style before, and it could've been more custardy, and didn't have any distinct tea flavor. overall, go in a bit, its also a bit pricey for the value

    Pad Ped Ped, a duck curry, was the only real bright spot of the night.
    Jung K.

    I first heard about Saam through Eater, which described it as the first U.S. restaurant from Bangkok based chef whose 2 restaurants each have one Michelin star. Unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. The Nuea Dad Deaw, a Thai style sun dried beef was extremely dry. Instead of having the concentrated beef flavor and chewy texture I was expecting, it reminded me more of beef jerky. The Tiger Prawn Kapi, at $68 for a single prawn, was particularly disappointing given the price. The tail was overcooked while the head was undercooked. The Pad Ped Ped, a duck curry, was the only real bright spot of the night. It had plenty of curry flavor and a good amount of heat, and it was by far my favorite dish of the meal. The Mango Sticky Rice Meringue was a huge miss at $25. The mango was not ripe, with a texture that was too firm and a flavor that was noticeably sour. Even the jasmine rice was surprisingly dry. The texture and dryness reminded me more of basmati rice. Overall, I did not enjoy the meal. What made it more disappointing was the pricing. $68 for a single prawn and $25 for mango sticky rice feel difficult to justify, especially when the execution of several dishes was not up to the level I expected from a chef with this pedigree.

    Jace R.

    Really happy they opened this place its really good! I would def recommend the tuna its a trip. Also they make one of the best thai ice teas ive ever had. I do think the porkchop was a bit tough for being from SRF, ill probably go for the fish next time The service and ambiance were good and i like what theyve done for the ppace and what theyre bringing to the community.

    Pad Ped Ped
    David K.

    Saam is a new spot in SOMA opened by Thai celebrity chef Thitid Tassanakajohn, and the vibe is bright, trendy, and modern. The menu features creative takes on traditional Thai recipes, and everything is meant for sharing. To start, the Nuea Dad Deaw were flavorful strips of sun-dried beef, served with E-sarn and sriracha sauces; and the Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan were lightly fried shell-on shrimp served with green mango salad on the side. All the curries were made with freshly-pounded curry pastes, and my favorite curry dish was the Gaeng Khaek Yawa 1939, made of juicy Bavette steak served over a thick Javanese curry, served with a side of roti (deep-fried flatbread). However, I wasn't such a fan of the Pad Ped Ped (duck curry with young coconut slices), as the curry paste was overwhelmingly spicy and masked the flavors of the other ingredients. From the large plates, the Khao Soi Haeng Seafood was stir-fried noodles in a Northern Thai curry sauce, mixed with local seafood including mussels, squid, and shrimp. But my favorite dish of all was the Pla Phao, a whole salt-crusted branzino served with lettuce/herbs, rice noodles, a tomato pla ra sauce, and a peanut seafood sauce--perfect for making wraps with the fish, which was so tender and delicious. On the side, we got the Garlic Broccolini and the surprisingly delicious Ka Lum Pad Nam Pla, stir-fried cabbage cooked with garlic and fish sauce. For dessert, we had the Thai Tea Cheesecake, a soft, fluffy slice of cheesecake flavored with Thai Tea flavor (so creative!); and the Mango Sticky Rice, which was topped with torched palm sugar meringue (making the dessert look like a lemon cream pie!). Overall, the food here was creative and definitely a hit--the prices were on the high side, but the service was super friendly and hospitable, and the vibe was trendy and energetic.

    Mango sticky rice meringue
    Mindy H.

    Located where Sun & Moon used to be! I found out about this place through Instagram and decided to give it a try and everything on the menu was really unique! The ambiance of the place felt very casual but the dishes gave it a fine dining twist. We ordered the Khao Soi Haeng Seafood, which is a brothless interpretation of the known Khao Soi soup noodle dish, and it wasn't bad but I still prefer the soup version since this one had too strong a flavor for me, and a little on the sweeter side. The squid was super soft and tender and I enjoyed the shrimp on it too. Also got the pad phed ped duck curry, and while it tasted amazing, it was REALLY spicy. The coconut helped to cut the spice a little bit but we needed to eat it with a lot of black sticky rice, which was harder than my liking. We also got the Ka Lin Pad Nam Pla (stir fried cabbage) and that was an excellent addition to the meal and definitely helped with the spiciness level. Lastly, we of course had to try the mango sticky rice meringue. It was not too sweet, but I wish the mango was more ripe or softer. It did help to have the meringue to balance out the tartness of the mango.

    Garlic broccolini
    Christian C.

    Overall synopsis: it's not there yet I've been eagerly awaiting eating here given the chef's pedigree. I tried not to get my hopes up but, even in doing so, it was a bit of a let down. Pros: dishes were unique and different. When they say spicy, it's actually spicy. Cons: the execution of the concepts needs work. Overall, I felt like the dishes were lacking definition and dimension. Ambience: nice but too loud Service: Lacking. Somewhat cold and distant. Either weren't knowledgeable about what they were serving or were not forthcoming with it. Presentation: Unremarkable. I had seen pics of the food beforehand on social media and featured on write ups that led me to believe that this was going to be a much more elevated dining experience than what was actually delivered. Drinks: Sauvignon blanc was good. Would have really enjoyed a nice Reisling option to go with the spiciness. Food: Som tum peaches - 3.5/5. Where were the peaches? Where were the shrimp? This dish seemed like it was mostly radish. Very spicy which i liked but with "peach" in the title was expecting some more sweetness to balance things out. $25 felt like a rip off if I could be perfectly honest. Garlic broccolini - 5/5. Great flavor. Would not change a thing. Definitely the best thing we ate. Root down duck - 3/5. Loved the actual flavor of the curry. The spice level was great! The rest of the dish just kind of got lost in it though. I didn't get any makrut lime leaf flavor at all. The coconut didn't really come through. I had no idea what finger root tasted like before I ate this dish and I still don't really. The duck was sliced too thin, fat not properly rendered. Honestly that could have been any protein in there and it wouldn't have made much of a difference. Khao soi seafood noodles. 2.5/5. This was a miss. Extremely one dimensional and unmemorable. Tasted like a not-amazing curry sauce on noodles with some so-so seafood. The squid(?) was chewy and tasted fishy. There were actually some tasty pickles off to the side that I didn't even know were there (no one explained the dish to us) that would have livened the dish up but by the time I discovered they were there, the noodles were already gone. Thai tea cheesecake- 2/5. Total fail. Personally I am of the opinion that even bad cheesecake is good, but, yeah...it was bad. The tea flavor didn't come through very well and the cake itself was dry and overbaked. It was a basque style cheesecake (no crust) and is supposed to be kind of gooey, almost custard like in the center. This was not that. The potential is absolutely there, but I feel like this menu needs a hard edit to get it to where it needs to be. Some of these dishes just aren't working, either from a conceptual or execution standpoint. Also the service needs quite a bit of work imho.

    Mark O.

    Dinner review. Upscale Thai. Tuna Za Jin Akami, Balakian tomato, crispy shallots, and Vietnamese corriander sauce (Highlight - Best) Pad Ped Ped Root Down Duck, shrimp paste, finger root, kaffir leaf, and young coconut Gaeng Khaaw White curry, cauliflower, mushrooms, pearl onions, and toasted coconut Om Pork Chop Grilled Snake River farm pork chop, northern-style Om sauce, coriander, and Szechuan pepper Khao Mun Gaeng Pla Yang Catch of the day, coconut rice, and Trout roes (Highlight) Khao Soi Haeng Seafood Dry-style northern Thai curry noodle, local seafood, and shrimp paste Soft Cheesecake Thai Tea Overall, decent but a few dishes were unfortunately overcooked. "A-OK."

    Cullen W.

    Excellent tasting food! Wow! We've been to Le Du before and loved it. All the flavors are amazing and the service was so fantastic. They even switched out the tomatoes in the tuna for the plum! It was incredible! Shout out to our server William! He was fantastic!!

    Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan: Gulf shrimps, crispy shallot, fried chili, mango salad ($32)
    Cherylynn N.

    4.5 STARS SAAM had me at... "We will not bring down the heat...the dishes will as spicy as they need to be, as we eat in Thailand!" Whooo hoooo - bring on the GERD and burning booty hole! Opening Today, SAAM is from renowned, award winning Chef Ton Tassanakajohn who has two restaurants in Thailand: LE DU and NUSARA that hold Michelin stars and are regularly featured on the "World's 50 Best Restaurant List". Currently, open for dinner only with lunch service to come. M E N U A la carte menu featuring elevated, regional Thai Cuisine (family-style) using locally sourced ingredients. All sauces and curry pastes are made from scratch. Beer and wine only. TIPS: (1) IF you can't secure rezzies for your preferred day/time, get on Resy Notify. You'll receive a email when someone cancels their rezzie and it becomes available. (2) Located near Oracle Park, check the game schedule. Street parking will be rough and parking lots charge an inflated event fee (the one across the street was $60). F O O D * Tuna Za Jin: Akami w/ balakian tomato, crispy shallots, and Vietnamese coriander sauce ($35): https://tinyurl.com/44kzbk78 Nice palate opener with fresh [raw] tuna over ripen heirloom tomatoes with a creamy pesto-ish sauce. Mild flavors. * Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan: Gulf shrimps, crispy shallot, fried chili, mango salad ($32): https://tinyurl.com/yv3zx4ms One of our favs of the night, the fried shrimp has a crispy paper-thin shell with tender meat...tossed in a savory sweet, umami rich glaze that low-key reminds of nước chấm. Served with a refreshing and punchy green mango salad. * Pad Ped Ped: Root Down Duck w/ shrimp paste, finger root, kaffir leaf, and young coconut ($38): https://yelp.to/z3PNJfffrn Pounded by hand daily and cooked to order, the dry-style curry was rich, deeply aromatic, and layered with complex flavors. The skin-on, tender duck breast soaked up all the saucy goodness. I have a fairly high spice tolerance and would rate the heat around 5/10 on its own, or 7/10 if you eat the chilies. Pairing this with sticky rice is a must. * OM Pork Chop: Grilled Snake River Farm Pork Chop w/ northern-style Om sauce, shrimp paste, fermented fish sauce, basil, and Szechuan pepper ($49): - Default: Medium well (tried to request medium rare) Our least fav item, the lean pork chop was overdone, dry, and tasted unseasoned. Seemed pan seared, not grilled. The Isan sauce is a savory and herbacous curry which did the heavy lifting. IMO, this dish needs some tweaking and fine-tuning to stand out. And, a sharper knife is needed. * Sticky Rice ($5) Properly cooked but I wished it was served in something to keep it warm and moist. * Jasmine Rice ($3) * Mango Sticky Rice Meringue (Comped, Reg. $25): https://tinyurl.com/2pb8btat Our server graciously comped this dessert as an apology for the pork chop. Classic Thai dessert with a French twist, the coconut infused, chewy rice was topped with diced mangoes and crowned with torched meringue. Cloud-like and sweetened with jaggery from Thailand, the meringue added a light, caramelized sweetness that balanced the richness of the coconut rice and the juicy tropical mango. To nit-pick, it could use more mangoes. S E R V I C E Friendly, personable service from our server, Poppo. He was attentive, kept our glasses filled, and receptive to feedback. Aside from our interaction with Poppo, the overall service could benefit from additional training to better reflect the warmth and genuine hospitality that Thai restos are known for. The BOH was on point with prompt arrival of courses. We were done in less than an hour. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern dining area that's welcoming and inviting with decorative Thai ceramics and cookware, earth tones, half-circle booths, and banquette seating. Overall, SAAM is off to a solid start (4 stars for the food). While the city has no shortage of great Thai restaurants, both casual and upscale, SAAM has potential to set itself apart. By showcasing creative regional dishes rooted in traditional and approachable Thai flavors while thoughtfully incorporating CA's local ingredients, it's a welcome addition to Mission Bay. 4.5 stars rounded up.

    Pad Ped Ped
    Tom G.

    My wife and I went to SAAM during its opening week, and it was already packed on a Wednesday night. The vibe was upscale but welcoming, and the interior was thoughtfully designed. Service stood out immediately: the wait staff was warm and friendly, and our experience stayed positive despite being seated about 25 minutes after our reservation. To thank us for the wait, the manager comped one of our desserts. We ordered Pad Ped Ped (duck) and it delivered rich, aromatic flavor that felt well-balanced. The Khao Soi Haeng Seafood was another highlight though we would have loved to see more squid incorporated in the dish. For dessert, the Mango Sticky Rice meringue was a standout, especially the meringue which was a novel twist that complemented the sticky rice instead of overpowering it. The Thai tea cheesecake was simply delicious. Overall, SAAM feels like the kind of new SF restaurant that will quickly earn regulars: great hospitality, solid execution of classics, and desserts with real creativity.

    Alyssa C.

    The first US restaurant by 2x Michelin chef Ton of Thailand! Beautiful space, especially loved the attention to detail and luxury in the bathroom(!!). And a kind, knowledgable and warm staff! The food was delicious and so unique - tried the white curry, the duck curry, the fish pla yang rice pot, cabbage and khao soi. Our favorites were: - the white curry (centuries old recipe, back when Thailand did not have pepper yet! using coconut and white pepper as their base) - rice pot (though the red snapper fillet was a single portion and too small to share among four) - the cabbage, light and excellent There were some understandable new opening pains from visiting on their 3rd day (garlic skins and an inedible leaf in our food, their whole branzino was sadly sold out bc they only had 3, and no non-alcoholic drink options besides sodas yet). Overall, delicious excellent Thai food with an expensive price tag so come frequently on your company's dime (:

    Trevor B.

    First I want to say how welcoming it was when I entered the restaurant. When I entered i was immediately greeted and checked in.. and shown to my seat. I was seated and the menu was set on the table with a glass and I was offered still or sparkling. Everyone was so welcoming, warm and very professional. The interior of this restaurant was beautiful. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into this all the way down to the seating. The design was carefully thought out. The dishes were placed at our table and at one point I got so excited because when it all arrived to the table I didn't know what to try. It all looked very delicious.. and it was! The spice level was wonderful and brought some heat. The curry was delicious and the shrimp was plump and flavorful. I really enjoyed every minute I was in the restaurant and I can't wait for everyone else to try it out!

    Wagyu curry
    Lety C.

    Food was fresh - all seafood was delicious. Curries were punchy some of them really spicy - for the strong ones. Service was good although some have difficulties to understand the language and ordering was challenging. Ambiance was great for a business meal

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    0.9 mi•Union Square
    •$$$

    They say San Francisco doesn't have traditional seasons during a traditional four season year. One…read moreday the sun comes out and everyone is out and about and then the next day Karl the Fog will appear. October just started and September photo dumps and recaps are all over my social media feed about their last days of summer. One season is underway in October around Halloween and it is duck season. I was craving some duck noodle soup since I last went to the Thai brunch spot Rice & Shine. So the stars aligned and I went to a Michelin star restaurant which serves duck noodle soup in SF and Thai dishes. It's located inside the 55 Parc Hotel and it's called Kin Khao which means Eat Rice in Thai. On a Fall stroll I landed at Parc 55 inside Kin Khao. Although it's located between Union Square and Tenderloin which has lots Southeast Asian spots I decided to try this Michelin star Thai food which is the first in SF. The second Michelin star Thai food restaurant is also inside at another hotel located in Japantown in SF. I had to get the duck noodle soup and it was savory and a came with a leg of duck which was tender. The broth was tasty and flavorful but it had thick noodles which is not my favorite but it worked. I then washed it down with some Pinot Noir for Don Juan Pinot Noir. A good casual place to enjoy spicy Thai food in SF. San Francisco has lots of Southeast Asian food like Vietnamese, Burmese, Thai, Cambodian, and "Lao"some have restaurants with Michelin Stars available located in SF "now "which has tasty duck and other delicious dishes with "fowl"and this Michelin Star restaurant by Union Square is named "Kin Khao" Once inside you can feel the aromatic delicious" smell "a place where they make Thai food exceptionally "well"where all food flavors just "gel "and it's located around the Tenderloin by Union Square and inside the "Parc 55 Hotel"

    Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service!…read more Snow jasmine tea, blueflower limeade for drinks both very good. Had the pad kee mao and my partner had the khao mun gai. Pad kee mao was so good, adding the lime was great and was the perfect portion and loved the texture all the vegetables added however at the end i believe it got a little salty but overall was such a great dish. The khao mun gai was so yum and the chicken was so tender it really caught us by surprise. Only thing we thought was just okay was the house pickles, were quite large vegetables. Would definitely come back and certainly enjoyed our meals!

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    Kin Khao - Inside

    Inside

    Kin Khao - Yaowaraj Noodle Bangkok Chinatown Stirred Fried Noodles $28.00

    Yaowaraj Noodle Bangkok Chinatown Stirred Fried Noodles $28.00

    Kin Khao - Blue flower limeade

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    Blue flower limeade

    Blackwood

    Blackwood

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    2.8 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    12 years in business

    Found this spot on TikTok and it looked Instagram worthy, so my cousin and I headed over on…read moreSaturday for a late lunch [def have to go back for brunch]. We decided to share a mimosa flight, spring rolls, and ahi scoops. Even though it wasn't brunch, they still allowed us to order a brunch flight, and they were so polite and helpful throughout 4.8/5. The inside is tiny, but quite stunning, clean, and gives a lot of opportunities for insta-worthy pics 4.9/5, I only wish there had been an actual photo wall. Now to the food. The crispy spring rolls were cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. The clear noodles and veggies were so yummy. I asked for soy sauce because that's what I prefer over sweet sauce, but honestly they needed nothing 4.8/5. The ahi scoops had the best seaweed salad on it that I have EVER had, the wasabi cream on top was the show stopper, and I don't even like wasabi 5/5. We shared the flight and was more than tipsy from two drinks each, flavors on point champagne delicious 5/5. Overall

    Had Blackwood on my list for a while as I was looking for new brunch places to try. The premise of…read morea thai fusion brunch intrigued me and I was hoping it was would surpass my expectations and previous experience with Peacock Pansy (similar brunch spot). The reservation system was a bit odd with no designated time slots, but rather you put in a time yourself online. The system turned out to not work very well as I originally booked a spot for 2 at 11am and then had to call to move it to 11:40am (weird time). Turns out when we got there, my name or a close spelling of it was on the list for 12:40pm. This wasn't a big deal to me since it's easy to mishear on the phone so we moved on from that. The restaurant was decently booked and we sat inside. Now for what my partner and I ordered! Unfortunately nothing called to me strongly so I went with the very basic choice of 2 eggs plate with ciabatta toast and rainbow potatoes. I added in chicken sausage for $3. 5/10: The toast was unbuttered and honestly tasted stale. The potatoes were nice and crispy, but unsalted and quite plain. The eggs were nice, I got mine scrambled. Sausages were okay, I think I actually ended up with the pork sausages rather than chicken. My plate was $26 and I can confidently say it is not worth close to that unfortunately. Brussel Florentine Benedict 6/10: My partner was intrigued by the ton yum hollandaise sauce. There was a hint of it which was nice. Benedicts were okay, nothing special. Coconut oat matcha 8/10: On the sweeter side, but enjoyable! I liked the toasted coconut pieces on top and thought it was a nice drink. Premium matcha wise, I don't agree necessarily, but hey it was an enjoyable drink. Drip coffee 0/10: My partner loves a drip coffee and not in a snobby way. From diner coffee to honestly plain old regular slightly brunt coffee, thats her jam. This coffee was just burnt. Not sure what happened but it was $5 for a completely bitter cup of burnt coffee. Not great. Fun side note: As we were ordering the table next to us called attention to their dish as their waffle was completely undercooked and tasted bitter. The wait staff was apologetic about it, but seemed to either not understand or insist it was "too sweet" not undercooked or bitter. The table was very polite about it so honestly it was not the best look for the restaurant. It was simply feedback and I don't believe it was taken very well. Regardless, just a fun note to throw in! We will not be back unfortunately. There are many lovely brunch spots and restaurants around the city and sadly I don't think this one is worth a try just because of the cost for the quality, but I always tell myself its always worth to try in case you do think differently!

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    Blackwood - 24 hour beef noodle soup

    24 hour beef noodle soup

    Blackwood - Chicken and Waffle

    Chicken and Waffle

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    New Thai Elephant - C01. Pad Thai Noodle

    New Thai Elephant

    4.3(626 reviews)
    2.1 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill
    •$$

    New Thai Elephant food and drinks are phenomenal. Fried tofu, fried chicken wings, and fried rice…read morewere amazing with flavorful textures and colors in the cuisine. Service was friendly. It's a popular restaurant and wait times are worth the wait.

    I'm giving this place a solid 3.5 Stars so I rounded up to 4…read more I would have rated it higher but they brought my entree out 10 minutes before the rest of the food including our appetizer! So that sucked. 1st let's admire my Thai Ice Tea. This was so adorable & I felt bad drowning him in my tea ha 2nd - my co-worker said this was the 2nd best Pad Thai he's ever had. They grill the tofu so it's got some crunch to it. Which totally elevates the Pad Thai. My Panang Curry with duck was excellent! Decent amount of duck just a few bones. Great little kick on the spice BUT not so spicy that it makes you regret life choices! Delicious will order again. The only thing I'd complain about is that my rice wasn't sticky. I prefer stickier rice - but this rice is perfect if you don't have a preference. I don't want fully unwashed mush but I like a little more starch. My other co-worker ordered Roasted duck over rice - he said it was tasty & would order again. We did order chicken satay and the chicken had good flavor BUT the peanut sauce was just ok. I'd order it again to see if it was just an off day for the sauce. It's a small restaurant & filled quickly at lunch. Many Asians eating there which told me it would be good. Restrooms were slippery so be careful but clean. Overall I would come again!

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    New Thai Elephant - Dinning area

    Dinning area

    New Thai Elephant - Pad Thai

    Pad Thai

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    D07. Tom Yum Goong

    Hed verythai

    Hed verythai

    4.3(569 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Financial District
    •$$

    Came here for a team lunch. I found it interesting that their menu are all sets - it was a nice way…read moreto try a bunch of different foods, including dessert. I decided to get the beef set. At first, I thought the set was a bit small, but I ended up not even finishing everything! I was quite astonished by the curry - it was so flavorful and the beef melts in your mouth. The eggplant was also quite nice, and I'm not the biggest fan of eggplant so it's quite the compliment. The coconut dessert was also delicious - not too sweet but still impactful in terms of flavor. The service was decent. They even let us bring in a birthday cake (I called in advance just to make sure) and provided candles for us, which was nice.

    Very cute spot down an alley haha. The space is nice, lofty and vibey…read more For drink, I ordered the dirty Thai tea which was super yummy. I liked that you could taste the actual tea flavor. For food, we ordered the chicken skewers, and the crispy pork belly box set. Chicken skewers were juicy and tender and the peanut sauce was yummy, but the chicken itself didn't have much flavor. I really like the concept of the box set because you get to try a nice variety of things. Crispy pork belly was pretty good, a bit on the salty side though. Brussel sprouts were fine as well, nothing special. I really liked the chicken coconut soup. 10/10 flavor and the chicken was very tender. Papaya salad was okay, a lot more spicy than I had expected. Dessert was really good too. Just your classic black rice with coconut milk. Service throughout the meal was good, though it got a tad slow towards the end when we were trying to get a box and our bill. Overall, really cute spot with a fun box style.

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    Hed verythai - Dining area

    Dining area

    Hed verythai - Set 02 : Porkbelly

    Set 02 : Porkbelly

    Hed verythai - Pork Belly Set

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    Pork Belly Set

    SAAM - thai - Updated October 2026

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