I think the argument can be made that fried chicken in all its forms (nugget, strip, on-the-bone, etc.) is the best food in the world. Every country has a version, and each one is finger-lickin’ good. And the perfect bird at Hat Yai could put anything the Colonel ever made to shame. This fast-casual concept serves Southern Thai style fried chicken, delectable curries, chewy fried roti breads, and some seriously spicy salads. At lunch, get the fried thigh and drumstick with a mound of sticky rice, or a curry of braised chicken thigh with roti to sop it all up. You’ll want to order both, but remember, you can go back tomorrow. ANDREA DAMEWOOD