I can't remember the last time I dined at a restaurant and wanted to return for my very next meal. Forget the strip mall location and dated decor--the food, the food, the food. The fish and coriander rolls were our intro--the texture and flavor of the cooked cilantro were sublime. The wontons in red chili were perfect comfort food, followed by the hot and numbing beef roll--imagine a Sichuan burrito, densely flavored. The most perfect dish? The twice-cooked pork belly, the meat seared and crisp on the edge, melting in the center. Our server, once we ordered our first dishes, knew exactly where to guide us and did so with knowledge, grace and humor--we put ourselves completely in her hands and experienced not a shred of the ""you're not Asian"" bias mentioned by others. This is amazing food--no two dishes tasted even remotely alike, and each has complexity and depth that last long after the first bite and ""oh my god this is amazing"" reaction. Peppers and chilis are used liberally, yet not to the effect of a coarse, searing hotness; the heat in these dishes is balanced by the other ingredients. The menu is huge and light years from that of the standard suburban Chinese restaurant--tripe? intestine? pigs' feet? I was in heaven. Bring a huge appeite and be prepared to swoon . And take home food. And go back as soon as possible.
Pros: Phenomenal, daring Sichuan cuisine
Cons: None that matter
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