For the devoted pad see ew fan community there may always be on ongoing debate on which is THE best. I know a couple friends and myself have had this discussion quite recently. However, let it be known, right here, right now, and once and for all, that there is NO debate. There is only one pad see ew that has indisputably, unequivocally, undeniably earned my official title of "Crack Noodles," and it is the pad see ew from Sapp Coffee Shop in Thai Town. Let it be known that I've been a devotee since even before Mr. Bourdain stopped by and instantly put this textbook "hole-in-the-wall" on the map (so to speak). They are masters of the Boat Noodles, and they are inventors of Jade Noodles (another personal fave of mine). But this post is dedicated to their absolute perfection of our occidental-ian perception of a "Thai food staple" - the beloved pad see ew. My photos below may not do it justice, but just admire the immaculate caramelization of each noodle, hugged by a generous blanket of egg, and accompanied by perfectly sauteed Chinese broccoli (you know, cause every brown dish needs something green...for color and shiz). You're welcome.