"Ayara Thai is a neighborhood spot in Westchester that happens to be home to some of the best traditional Thai cooking outside of Thai Town. The family-run institution has been cranking out tremendous versions of classics like khao soi and pad see ew for years, and they even sell their own curry kits in case you want to make their recipes at home. It’s nearly impossible to order wrong here (get the plump kai jeaw omelet and Ayara’s toast), but the muay thai wings in particular are a sleeper hit. They're marinated for maximum flavor, fried naked, then served with a sweet-spicy sauce that takes the dish to a new level. Ayara is mostly a to-go operation, but there’s an outdoor dining shed on the sidewalk if you’re looking to have a sit-down meal. " - brant cox, arden shore, garrett snyder, nikko duren, sylvio martins
