"I can’t pick just one dish from TAC, but if I had to, it would be their Thai beef jerky. It is so tender and comes with a fantastic Thai Sriracha sauce. You can find it on their secret menu."
"This is a gorgeous dish. The acidity lends delicate balance and clean flavors, and the texture of the scallops is fatty and unctuous. It's not always on the menu, but definitely worth getting if it is!"
"This family-run restaurant may be known for its sushi, but the kitchen's hot dishes are not to be missed. This app of fried river crabs with shichimi togarashi and Japanese curry is one of my favorites."
$$$$, Modern, American, New American, Cocktail, West Loop Gate
"I love these on Sepia's dessert menu. The richness of the milky tapioca, brightness of the pineapple, and crunchy, spicy cashews are a spectacular combination, and finished with a rum syrup, it's truly amazing."
"If you’re a bánh mì fan, this sandwich has a great balance of pork sausage, pickled vegetables, and Vietnamese herbs. It’s light and filling at the same time."
"This small Thai restaurant's soup is probably the best in the city (besides mine, of course). The balance of acidity from the kaffir lime and tamarind is a sure match for the richness of the coconut. I get it a few times a month and have never had a bad experience. They make it to order, so if you order two, each soup tastes completely different. It’s balanced differently each time, but done flawlessly."