Bangkok Grillin’

Chef Kornthiti Lertsirimahakul, aka Chef Penny, runs this small Long Island City takeout counter. Thai street food centers on grilled chicken bowls topped with papaya salad, mashed potatoes, and roasted Thai chili paste. Everything is gluten-free, and the house-made Thai tea is brewed daily with less sugar, letting the aroma and flavors come through strongly. A blue bloom herbal drink completes the menu. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh, perfectly cooked chicken, the fast and friendly service, and the food's lightness.