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Thai Diner

At Thai Diner ($$), our food critics consistently recommend: Pad Kra Pao, Khao Tom, Nam Prik Ong Toast. Pad Kra Pao scores 94.0/100 on our credibility scale — based on expert assessments from chefs, sommeliers, and food critics.

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Top Dishes — Ranked by Expert Credibility

#1

Pad Kra Pao

94.0/100

Thai basil stir-fry with ground pork, chili, and fried egg over rice

"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."

#2

Khao Tom

89.0/100

Rice porridge with crispy garlic, ginger, and choice of proteins

"The khao tom arrives steaming — the porridge is loose, not gluey, with a clean ginger aromatics. Crispy garlic bits provide textural contrast. This is the correct version of a dish too often overseaso…"

#3

Nam Prik Ong Toast

88.0/100

Chiang Mai pork and tomato chili dip on thick-cut toast

"This is a dish that requires patience — the thick toast needs time to absorb the dip. Don't rush it. The interplay of charred bread and savory pork-tomato is deeply satisfying."

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