Besides all of the shared baking knowledge, the reopening of Cambodian institution Phnom Penh Noodle House topped our list of good things to happen in 2020. Since their return, we’ve gone back several times to pick up takeout containers of foursome beef noodle packed with silky broth, tripe, and meatballs and have also set up group dinners in their bright wood-covered dining room. Even when it’s cold out, we can always count on their platter of grilled pork chops, chicken, and short ribs to give us the same joy we feel at a summer BBQ. The boneless chicken thighs pack a great lemongrass-y punch, and both the pork chop and short ribs have a sweet and sticky marinade that clings to every char mark. This is one of Seattle’s great noodle soup destinations. And while it should be in your rotation of places to lean on When The Rain Makes You Sad, the soups are so good that you’ll probably even start craving them during some of Seattle’s warmer moments: fake spring, July, heatwave week, and Seafair.