Although many of the 30 million travelers who visit Thailand each year head to its southern beaches and islands, relatively few will eat much southern Thai food while there.

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What is it?: Fiery southern Thai food served in an environment that is as serene as the food is aggressive, with a flagship in Thong Lo and four locations around town. Why we love it: Southern ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Crystal Lee: This Southern Thai-style fried chicken is crispy, flavorful, and maybe the most delicious in LA. [crunching] You want this crunch. That's ...