Café China

"This Sichuan mainstay moved a couple of blocks west and became much grander, seating over 300 with three full floors of dining rooms with a 1930s theme. The food remains every bit as good, if a bit pricier. Recommended dishes include pork dumplings in hot oil, luffa and dried scallops, ma po tofu, and especially braised beef in red soup." - Robert Sietsema