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Pad Kra Pao

📍 New York Thai-American $$

at Thai Diner

"Pad kra pao at Thai Diner is executed with restraint — the holy basil isn't overpowered by chili heat. The fried egg yolk runs into the rice. Correct."

— Expert, 96/100 credibility
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Expert 96/100

"Pad kra pao at Thai Diner is executed with restraint — the holy basil isn't overpowered by chili heat. The fried egg yolk runs into the rice. Correct."

Expert 92/100

"The wok hei is evident. Ground pork is properly seasoned with fish sauce, the chilies add heat without burning out the aromatics. The egg is non-negotiable — it must be there."