Chiang Mai in Webster Groves pays homage to chef-owner Su Hill's hometown

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Opportunities to enjoy northern Thai food are few and far between in St. Louis, but anyone who is already familiar with the region’s cuisine will be excited by Chiang Mai, which pays homage in name and spirit to chef-owner Su Hill’s hometown. The confident, straightforward menu’s northern Thai signatures include gaeng hung lay (a braised pork curry flavored with a variety of herbs and spices, garlic, ginger and onion), larb khua (sauteed ground pork served with steamed or sticky rice, vegetables and fresh herbs) and sai oua (a fragrant and funky grilled pork sausage). Even the khao soi, a chicken and curry noodle dish commonly found on Thai takeout menus, has its own distinct personality, with a darker, burnt orange color and nuanced spice mix.

8158 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314.961.8889, chiangmaistl.com

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The Sauce 75 is a photomosaic of the best in St. Louis dining in 2024. This list is a celebration of the diverse skills, techniques and culinary traditions that meet across our region. In sum, it tells a story about where St. Louis has been, where it is now and where it’s going next. Many great and good St. Louis restaurants have not made the cut. (Seventy-five is a lot fewer than you think!) Restaurants are constantly growing and evolving and go through ups and downs. Newly opened restaurants can take time to find their feet: There are a few exciting new places we’re cheering for, but which we feel haven’t yet fully hit their stride. Read the entire list here.