Credit: photo by John Anderson

The digs aren’t fancy (it’s a grocery store food court after all), but chef Ek Timrerk’s confident blend of Thai and Southern cuisines defies location. Dishes like the panang mac & cheese and the Thai meat loaf could work in the finest of dining rooms. Get them now while they are still a bargain.

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