"Chef Prin Polsuk, formerly of Michelin-starred Nahm, has brought his encyclopedic knowledge of Thai food to this intimate chef’s table tucked away in a quiet neighborhood off of one of the city’s busiest streets. Styled after a Japanese kappo, Samrub Samrub features Polsuk doling out creations inspired by the cuisine of Thailand’s micro-communities, while his wife, Thanyaporn “Mint” Jarukittikun, handles front-of-house duties and helps with menus. There are a few tables, but the best seats are obviously at the counter, where all the action is." - Chawadee Nualkhair, Austin Bush, Sirin Wongpanit