Koreatown is undoubtedly the most impressive stronghold for Korean cuisine in the United States, with dozens of dining options. Now, some outlying cuisines are starting to find representation in the neighborhood that’s loosely framed by Western Avenue to the west, Vermont Avenue to the east, West 3th Street to the north, and Olympic Boulevard to the south. Isaan Station, from Thai chef Porapat Neungjumnong, occupies the north face of an upgraded strip mall. Their menu features dishes from Isaan, a region in northeast Thailand that borders Cambodia and Laos. Friend and frequent Eater LA operative Matthew Kang pointed me toward Isaan Station’s front door, and I look forward to returning for more than just Kohr Moo Yang ($7.95).

The charcoal grilled Isaan Station pork collar contains a good amount of fat, which caramelizes on the charcoal grill. My server provided a complementary dish of joaw, a gritty, tangy and spicy sauce that they craft with fish sauce, sugar, chile powder and crispy rice powder. Of course we had to order a container of sticky rice ($1.50), which works on two levels: as a utensil and spice squelcher.

Dose of Vitamin P spotlights my favorite pork dish from the previous week.