May Kaidee

Behind an unassuming storefront on East Broadway, this NY outpost of a Thailand-based chain offers the same signature cooking classes and plant-based recipes as its overseas counterparts. Run with a personal, attentive touch, the quiet dining room feels sheltered from the neighborhood's bustle. The kitchen specializes in vegan versions of familiar staples, such as dumplings with 'pork' and a rich massaman curry with 'chicken.'