chicken. there are complex layers of flavor, sophisticated balances, spicy, sour, a little bitter, salty, herby, color, and texture are important. crispy, soft, cold, hot. it's exactly this interplay between elements that makes northern thai food so thrilling and so addictive. >> this place is called lob, the dish they're known for which is the mince meat salad. >> what is that material? >> that is one of the many stomachs of the cow. might be the third stomach. it's bitter. this has a little bit of bile. the gentleman over there, uncle, is the lob master. they win lob competitions. >> oh, yeah?