Walking in, you will first notice Asia Market does actually function as a market with fully stocked shelves of Thai and Asian grocery staples, but also as a casual sit down spot. Yeah, Asia Market Thai Lao Food might be wedged on a Heights strip center corner next to an auto supply place, but this combination grocery corner store and quick-serve restaurant dishes up some of the best Thai food in town. In between grabbing cans of coconut milk and bulk Thai tea, grab a seat, some laab, a pad thai, and a drunken noodle or two. Everything here comes out fast, hot, and spicy, no matter if you ask for “mild” spice or not. Nothing here lacks heat, or the pervasive and addictive sour tang prevalent in all great Thai-Lao food. The menu might seem simple, but whether you get crispy egg rolls or curry, every dish comes layered with a healthy dose of flavor, funk, and acidity that we can’t get enough of. And while the space doesn’t have much charm, apart from the thick spray of colorful fake flowers, it’s comfortable enough. So whether it’s a quick lunch, a low-key date night, or a mid-niche grocery run snack, don’t pass up Asia Market.