The NE outpost of Andy Ricker’s fish-sauce empire opened this week in the old Podnah’s space on 14th and Prescott. The menu—while not quite as extensive—is pretty familiar territory; most of the favorites are there: Khao Soi Kai, Papaya Pok Pok, Ike’s Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings, Neua Naam Tok. Unless I’m missing something, no unique menu items. This iteration is counter-service only with very limited seating (also be warned: they take cash or debit—no credit cards of any kind).
For now, you’re best best is popping in for takeout, but when this shitty weather lets up, more seating will available in the patio area (good news, as they’re slinging cocktails, beer, wine, and those wonderful drinking vinegars).
Line out the door last night. We opted for Grain and Gristle.
It’s supposed to be mainly for takeout, so people shouldn’t go there expecting to get a seat.
I live 6 blocks away and I’ve been counting the days until they finally opened. Soon I’ll have replaced my blood with Khao Soi Kai.
Chili paste so hot you will shit fire!
What’s the image there, Tony? Is that their logo or something? It’s…um… hideous.
(but don’t get me wrong, I love their fish sauce wings)
Right next to Grain and Gristle, right? Damn. That’s a quality corner. The Commentary Colin of culinary locales, if you will.
Yeah, I can almost feel the other commercial tenants’ rents rising.