Holy Basil Atwater Village

Though the narrow space is almost suffocatingly intimate, expansive flavors and unique  seafood-heavy dishes make a visit to Holy Basil's long-awaited second location extremely worthwhile for those who appreciate a more nuanced take on Thai cuisine. Atwater locals are already lining up nightly for a taste of Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat's dinner menu, which includes lemongrass mussels, wild shrimp aguachile and beef tataki. For a slightly quicker meal, head here during lunch, when the eight bar seats and handful of tables don't go quite so fast. (Just don't bring more than a friend or two—this location isn't conducive to large parties.) In the next few months, the Thai-Chinese chef and co-owner Tongkamal “Joy” Yuon also plan to unveil a brunch menu, so follow along on Holy Basil's Instagram for the latest menu and opening schedule updates.