Do you know where you are? You’re in the jungle, baby. Really, that’s an actual section of the menu, and you’d be right to start with it (don’t fear—there’s no Guns N’ Roses cover band in sight). Be warned though: “extremely spicy” does in fact mean “extremely spicy.” One bite of the pho noodle salad and you’ll be shedding happy tears. That’s thanks to chef Seng Luangrath, who cooked Thai food for many years before opening Thip Khao, a 100 percent Laotian establishment and one of our Top 50 Best New Restaurants of 2015.