Sam Kopsombut’s bustling family eatery on Eighth has become the gold standard for Thai cuisine in Nashville since it opened in 2009. They’re especially proud of the pad Thai, and with reason: The bean noodles are impeccable, and the seasoning is perfect, shunning the excessive sweetness of a typical American version. Don’t miss the pad kra pao (spicy ground pork on rice with a delectable fried egg), and whatever the curry of the day is, order it.
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