'Pao Tio' is a Thai term that roughly translates to: taking a stroll, socializing, and checking out the food stalls. While we don't have a word for this in English, the lack of semantics doesn't prevent this activity from being a choice way to spend your time. Today, while having mi carro serviced near Sunset Junction, I set this phenomenon in motion. I sauntered across Fountain Ave, talked with the garden center guy, and then stumbled right into Wat Dong Moon Lek Noodle. Evidently named for a Krung Thep noodle shop next to a muy old wat (temple) of the same name, the LA version doesn't stray too far from its roots. I ordered a chica bowl of the house beef noodles (rice noodles, bean sprouts, rare beef, meatball) and a small plate of jamon hock rice (braised ham hock, arroz, pickled mustard greens, sliced egg, chili garlic sauce). During my quick feast, I definitely felt like I was in the other city of angels (without being so sweaty) sitting on a plastic stool on the side of a busy street. Make sure to mark este lugar on your map. This time an English phrase is comparable : Hella Good, or as the Thai say: Aloi Mak!
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