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    The name means "Thai basil" in Thai, which tells you something about the kitchen's attention to roots. This small, upstairs Thai restaurant in Jongno earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand on a short menu of dishes that pack improbable depth, from smoky mushroom salads cut through with toasted rice powder to a massaman curry that leans on cinnamon and sweet roasted vegetables. Seats are few and the room fills fast, so booking ahead is less a suggestion than a condition of entry.

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    • Namtokhet

      “Namtokhet is a spicy salad made with charcoal-grilled mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and toasted rice powder, which has a pleasant chewy texture.”

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    • Kaeng massaman

      “Kaeng massaman is a curry with a unique flavor profile, made with cinnamon and sweet roasted vegetables.”

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