Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

This inviting Mission restaurant has a festive vibe, from the vibrant decor—brightly-colored accents, glinting penny tiles, hanging plants—to the upbeat soundtrack. Even the food is vivid: The popular fried chicken is served alongside blue rice (colored by the blue pea flower) and yellow potato curry. Co-owners Ling Chatterjee and husband Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang are the same duo behind Kitchen Story in the Castro and Blackwood in the Marina. Of the three, this spot serves the most authentic—and wholly Thai—fare. The pair focuses on high-quality ingredients, from Mary’s organic chicken to cage-free eggs and locally-sourced produce. The beef short rib, braised until it falls off the bone and slathered in Panang curry, is a stand-out.