This flashy Thai-Chinese restaurant in Green Lake makes for a fun last-minute hang. There’s a pleasant din on weekend nights as families take up spacious booths early, before dates and large friends groups get the party started (it’s walk-in only, but wait times aren’t long). Cool decor features murals, replicas of Bangkok storefronts, and neon signs that illuminate the large dining room with a funky glow. Skip the disappointing larger platters, and focus on the dishes hiding in the corners of the menu, like the wok-seared noodles with a comforting gravy. Or, just grab a couple of Gao Lhao’s tasty cocktails and work up the courage to line dance across the street at Little Red Hen.