Rin Thai Bistro

Opened in 2017, this Johnny-come-lately to the Elmwood restaurant scene is already racking up rave reviews from local aficionados of Asian cuisine, but upon looking at the menu you might wonder why. While it's true that Rin's oeuvre doesn't stray very far from usual Thai restaurant standards such as pad thai, satay, and red, green and panang curries, you'll understand what sets this place apart as soon as you tuck into your meal. These are classics done right: while other Asian restaurants up and down the strip are busy dumbing down their flavors for the American palate, Rin seems to have grasped that authenticity trumps familiarity in the mind of today's foodie. You sure do pay for the privilege, though, with small portion sizes that only serve to accentuate the sticker shock at the end of your meal.

Address

988 Elmwood Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 20 or 26

Hours

Mon-Sat 11AM-9:30PM

Price

$20-40

Website

rinthaibistro.com (opens in a new tab)