This hole-in-the-wall family Thai joint in the Tenderloin serves spicy classics like papaya salad and duck larb from an extensive menu. It's proved so popular that the owners have opened up two outposts in Hayes Valley and the Mission, but the original, though less polished, is more authentic and a big favorite with locals. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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