Soup dumplings
小笼包
Pleated little parcels with a thin wrapper and a spoonful of rich broth inside.
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Dan dan noodles
担担面
Noodles tossed through chili oil, preserved greens and a rich, fragrant sauce.
Mapo tofu
麻婆豆腐
Soft tofu, a deeply savory sauce, and the distinctive tingle of Sichuan pepper.
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A world within a cuisine
One country. So many tables.
Follow the tingle of Sichuan pepper, the quiet savor of a steamed fish, or a noodle pulled to order. Start somewhere new.
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You do not need to know every dish on the menu. Start with a few good questions and an appetite for something new.
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