Bird & Buffalo

Papaya Salad

The green papaya brings sharp, funky heat — a litmus test for any Thai kitchen and a reliable indicator of authenticity here

Green Curry

Coconut-based and aromatic, the green curry balances chile heat with herbaceous brightness — a workhorse dish done with care

Larb

Ground meat salad with toasted rice powder, lime, and plenty of fresh mint — a good sign when a Thai spot does this right

Pad Thai

The benchmark dish — wok-fried rice noodles with tamarind and egg; worth ordering to calibrate the kitchen's technique