First Look: Nakkara

Smoked Lamb, marinated lamb with homemade sauce served with pickled vegetables, as served at Nakkara Thai on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Tofu tower, a crunchy tofu crisp with tamarind sauce, at Nakkara Thai on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.   (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Halibut Ginger, steamed halibut with ginger sauce, at Nakkara Thai on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.   (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Nakkara Thai is located on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)