Lung Yai Thai Tapas

"Lung Yai can get slammed on busy weekend nights. But at least you can order a beer while you wait on the sidewalk. Eating here is a bit of a mission because the tiny Thai restaurant doesn’t take reservations and only allows you to order once. But for your troubles, you’ll get some really solid Thai food (in the neighborhood where you'd least expect it). They've got staples like khao soi, beautifully fried chicken wings, and more curries and noodle dishes." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"Thai tapas are one of the last things one might expect in Little Havana, but massive waits almost every night prove that it's in demand. Protip: chef Bas is known for his strict rules, so check out the menu before heading to the restaurant and be prepared to order upon arrival — since the table only gets one shot to order." - Amber Love Bond

"An incredible authentic location for Thai tapas. A bar set-up with flavorful, mouth-watering delicacies to share. The chefs make you feel like you are at their homes for family dinner. It is adorned with a minimalist interior and a laid-back side yard covered in string lights. Favorites include The Crispy Duck Salad and Shrimp Spring Rolls. Pay particular attention to the Northern Thai dishes—a delicacy rarely found in most Thai restaurants. Chef Bas is electric and charismatic. Be forewarned—if you catch a beer with him you might just stay the entire night, happily forgetting any other plans you might have had." - Colada Collective

"You could drive down the street a dozen times and still overlook this intimate little nook that hides in plain sight. Little Havana is certainly an unexpected place to find one of the city’s hottest Thai kitchens, but the long waits are an indication (no reservations) that Chef/owner Veenuthri Trisransri knows what he’s doing. On a menu that mixes typical standbys with Northern specialties, begin with an order of homemade dumplings with a pork or shrimp filling, served steamed or fried. Khao Soi, a coconut-based curry with your choice of protein, bobs with egg noodles and has a rich, creamy profile without too much heat. Tables, plates and even the place itself is small, so order ambitiously and be prepared for a kitchen that sends out dishes faster than you can finish them." - Michelin Inspector

"Imagine a world where you don’t have to wait for 45-minutes or more for a table on a Friday night at Lung Yai. When the owner spots you standing outside, he just waves you in. That’s probably not going to happen - even if you’ve been coming to this Little Havana spot for years - but it’s a fun goal to work towards since Lung Yai serves some of the best Thai food in Miami. And while we wish we didn’t have to, the khao soi is absolutely worth waiting the length of an Oscar-winning documentary for." - ryan pfeffer