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Whereas, aesthetically, Pig & Khao’s original site plays up the youthful vibes of its LES neighborhood with bright neon lights and modern pop art decor alongside Southeast Asian stylings, the Upper West Side iteration promises the same exuberance, with a bit more restraint. It’s decorated with traditional cookware, vintage signage, and beautiful plates that were handpicked by Byruch — who also designed the new locale — during the couple’s many trips to Vietnam and Thailand.

Together, Cohen and Byruch have collaborated in business for as long as they have been together as a couple. “For the most part, it’s a very good functioning working relationship because we just let each other do what we’re good at,” says Cohen.

If Byruch is the creative mind behind the brand’s facade, Cohen is the brains behind Pig & Khao’s soul. The food at the new UWS site offers a similar parallel in showcasing her culinary evolution while staying true to Pig & Khao’s strength — fun Southeast Asian-influenced renditions of American favorites that can be enjoyed in small bites or shared family style.

Guests looking for their fix of Filipino fare will also be happy to know the new location offers a bit more variety in the way of distinctly Filipino dishes — an homage to Cohen’s own Filipina heritage from her mother’s side. Look for standbys like sisig and adobo alongside other dishes and ingredients less commonly found stateside such assinigang, pancit palabok, and latik. The new location will have many vegetarianoptions, too.

Here are six new must-dry dishes from Pig & Khao’s Upper West Side location, as recommended by Cohen.

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