Pad Ka Paw

On the second floor of Sinheung Market, there's a small Thai restaurant with floral tablecloths that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it.

The pad thai comes with plump whole shrimp on top, plus a heavy scattering of bean sprouts and peanuts. Squeeze the lime over it and the noodles cling to a sweet-and-sour sauce that disappears fast — the som tam ordered alongside was spicy and bright, and switching between the two worked well.

The pork stir-fry arrives with a crispy fried egg on top; break the yolk and mix it into the rice and the meal is basically done. It's a good stop for lunch or dinner while wandering through Sinheung Market in Haebangchon.