Sura

Behind an unassuming door lies this basement dining room with a buzzy vibe and Chinatown-by-way-of-­Bangkok street food. Brothers Billy and Andy Thammasathiti oversee the kitchen and bar, respectively. We’re into Andy’s fragrant lychee Collins and spicy Thai-chili paloma, and Billy’s food pairs well with any drink. Go for salty/sweet pork-and-peanut dip; refreshing black-mushroom-and-cucumber salad; garlic-butter shrimp curry; and chicken hinapan, which tastes like cashew chicken with a spicy edge.