"At Mao Mao, Thai acid rock plays at Ozzfest-level decibels at all times of day, and the whole place feels like it’s screaming at you through all five senses. Not only can you bring loud people here, you need to. Otherwise, you’re going to feel an awful lot of fish breath on your face every time you lean in to hear someone. Bring those friends who’d not only survive a music festival after age 30, but also thrive in the front row screaming Beyonce lyrics into a stranger’s Instagram story. " - neha talreja