Many Baltimore restaurants are packed so tightly that you can’t stretch out your arm without knocking over the saltshaker at the table next to you. The first thing we noticed at Bangkok Place is its spaciousness; the tables are nicely spread over the large floor, and we’ve never seen it more than half-full. This Govans eatery might be the best-kept secret on the restaurant scene; nobody even seems to realize it exists.

But Bangkok Place has been going strong for years, serving some of the best Thai curry we’ve ever tasted. Our favorites are the kang kai aspa, a rich a spicy dish of red curry, crisp asparagus, and chicken topped with basil, and the musman kai, a milder curry with a peanut-based sauce, chicken, and potatoes. The curry at Bangkok Place is strong and flavorful but not overpowering. Just make sure to check the menu; it’s serious when it says something is spicy. The restaurant’s appetizers and deserts also hold up; we always try to save room for the fried bananas. The service is unfailingly polite, and almost nothing on the menu exceeds $15. It’s about time y’all noticed.

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