Really? I’m not a Thai food expert, but I’ve had it at a number of spots in town, all of which have bested Pok Pok’s version.
Maybe start with Sri Siam or Lacha Sumtum’s versions. While you’re at Sri Siam, also get their khao soi and nam khao tod to know how good those dishes can truly be.
I put “ok” in parentheses. It was the only thing that night that didn’t suck. I ate it cuz it cost money and was edible, which I couldn’t say for the khao soi or the stupid fuck wings, or 1 of the kaengs we had.
SN1? I haven’t been in forever… It’s great for the other half of FTC that isn’t Chinese. I stand by that.
So far, I haven’t met one non-white person who enjoyed Pok Pok LA. #racism?
I liked Pok Pok, but more so in Portland than in LA. I went opening day in LA and had a solid, if expensive, meal. They’re still getting their sea legs imo, but I’m a fan overall. Need to go back soon but just too many damn restaurants to try right now
This place gets such a strong response from people, I just love it.
Finally got to try it and my conclusion is basically where I thought I’d be. If i had more money to burn I’d be going there fairly regularly because of quality and sourcing of ingredients and ability to order interesting things i can’t find anywhere else.
Vast majority of our Thai happens at Pailin, Spicy BBQ, Sapp but Pok Pok is different. Naturally I’m not ordering Khao Soi there. also thought that the wings in portland were far superior … but it’s things like the seasonal curried crab in portland and this Burmese pork curry were mind blowing
The menu clearly says no substitutions, which I also take to mean “no changes”. I do sorta remember the server saying to someone something like: “the wings are spicy, will you be ok?” Which to me also means: o we’re not going to white you (cuz we’re all white already).