1. Kao Saelee's Oakland restaurant marries Thai fundamentals with playful irreverence—drunken noodles meet barbecue brisket, laab seasons a pork burger. The kitchen calibrates heat levels while the cocktail program matches the kitchen's creative ambition.

    James Beard Awards
    2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Intu-on Kornnawong
    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    San Francisco Chronicle
    Top Oakland Restaurants

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    3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA · Oakland
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