Chef Xiong Taste of Szechuan

The biggest issue with this spot in Chinatown is deciding to shorten the name to “Chef Xiong” or “Taste of Szechuan” when we’re telling people to come here. Whatever you decide to call it, the important thing is that this upscale BYOB spot has really good food. The menu is long enough to have been written by George RR Martin, but we’re big fans of the cold jelly noodles in a perfectly spicy black bean sauce, the grilled pork ribs, and the wontons in chili sauce.