"Ayara Thai isn't just a neighborhood staple in Westchester, it's one of the best Thai restaurants in LA. They even sell their own Thai curry kits in case you want to make their family recipes at home. So it should come as no surprise that their signature khao soi is a must-order. The richly flavored broth is a blend of housemade curry paste, chili oil, and creamy coconut milk. That would be enough to make a solid khao soi, but Ayara fine-tunes the broth with palm sugar and fish sauce for an added punch of sweet-salty flavor. You'll also find two tender chicken drumsticks, spongy egg noodles, and crispy fried shallots swimming around in each huge bowl." - brant cox, nikko duren
Andrea D'Agosto