"This Southern Thai fast-casual restaurant in Vernon stormed onto the scene almost a decade ago with Hat Yai-style fried chicken and flaky roti with curry for dipping. We’re eternally grateful. The crunchy wings showered with fried shallots and served with a punchy vinegar-based sauce are reason enough to go, but it would be a shame if people didn’t branch out because there are some hidden standouts, especially if you have a high heat tolerance. King Kla might look like a larb, but it’s fiery pork hit with lemongrass and slivers of lime leaf. You’d be hard-pressed to find other spots in Portland serving bak kuh teh, a comforting, herbal soup, rich with pork ribs, that reflects the town of Hat Yai’s proximity to Malaysia. If you’re in the Central Eastside, Hat Yai has a second location on Belmont." - Krista Garcia
