Khop Chai Deu

You'll find Khop Chai Deu tucked on North Parade, where it's become the sort of place locals actually book ahead for. The kitchen takes its curries and stir-fries seriously without the fussiness you sometimes get; they're not trying to be Instagram-worthy, just genuinely good. Come here for real tom yum that tastes like someone knows what they're doing, and staff who actually seem to want you back. It's casual enough for a midweek dinner but the 4.8 rating tells you everything about consistency.