Prik Hom

Prik Hom is a small spot in Laurel Heights putting out creative takes on Thai dishes that are unlike anywhere in the city. There's no pad thai or pad see ew here, but rather more seasonal, eclectic dishes, like a grilled beef wrap curry, and a fried branzino salad smothered in passion fruit dressing. Each dish oozes with flavor. The homemade aromatic curry with beef is so tender it'll instantly fall apart in your mouth. The scallop and lemongrass “shot” topped with chili jam will put you into a state of wistful limerence for the rest of dinner. And the smoked young coconut ice cream that comes in a glass dish with Thai incense is a next-level, multi-sensory experience. The vibe here is decidedly understated fancy. And because it’s on a part of Geary with not much foot traffic, it’s never that packed.