Eater Boston highlights Phaeng & Phiu, a pop-up by chef Veo Robert, bringing authentic Lao cuisine to the forefront. Known for his impressive restaurant background, Robert shares flavors and stories from his childhood in Laos using a tasting menu format. The standout dish, featuring juicy chicken and accompanied by a remarkable Lao dipping sauce and papaya salad, has drawn positive attention. Additionally, another restaurant, Kaia, is serving up whole grilled fish with a unique twist, showcasing a commitment to innovation in an otherwise familiar dining landscape of pizza and pasta.
âRobert, an alum of high-profile restaurants like Menton and Myers & Chang, expertly used the tasting menu format to tell stories of his childhood and cultural connections to Laos.â
âThe juicy meat fell off the bone, the roasted, turmeric-tinged skin was a treat, and both the jaew mak len and punchy papaya salad were memorable supporting actors on the plate.â
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