Mein

"The Chinatown restaurant Mein might have a mile-long menu, but if you need a shortcut, know that the noodles are king. This Cantonese spot has mountains of noodle options and is known for its hor fun noodles, so show up early because they will sell out. If you miss the hor fun noodle train, there are still small plates like spicy mashed cucumber salad that’s cooling and heating at the same time and briney shrimp rolls that we’d never leave Mein without eating. Most of the room is filled with the early birds slurping noodles to their heart’s content, couples giggling over plates of chili oil dumplings, and solo diners having a bowl of wonton noodle soup at the bar. At the end of the meal, you can order sweet lava toast." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Mein is one of the city’s best spots for Cantonese cuisine. The homemade noodles, made fresh daily, are the star of the show — tossed in a special XO sauce or served with a variety of meats, vegetables, garnishes, and broth on the side. The crispy duck leg, served with tender pancakes, is also a must, but no meal is complete here without an order of the decadent lava toast with salted egg custard and maple syrup." - Minh Truong, Mai Pham, Eater Staff

"Powerhouse restaurateur Mike Tran made his name through his Asiatown restaurants, offering modern takes on East Asian cuisines in stylish dining rooms. At Mein, Tran specializes in Cantonese food, including saucy garlic eggplant and crispy, honey-roasted char siu. Complete your meal with one of Mein’s creative non-alcoholic mixed drinks, like preserved lemon 7-Up." - Brittany Britto Garley, Lane Gillespie

"Powerhouse restaurateur Mike Tran made his name through his Asiatown restaurants, offering modern takes on East Asian cuisines in stylish dining rooms. At Mein, Tran specializes in Cantonese food, including saucy garlic eggplant and crispy, honey-roasted char siu. Complete your meal with one of Mein’s creative non-alcoholic mixed drinks, like preserved lemon 7-Up." - Brittany Britto Garley, Lane Gillespie

"The Chinatown restaurant Mein might have a mile-long menu, but if you need a shortcut, know that the noodles are king. This Cantonese spot has mountains of noodle options and is known for its hor fun noodles, so show up early because they will sell out. If you miss the hor fun noodle train, there are still small plates like spicy mashed cucumber salad that’s cooling and heating at the same time and briney shrimp rolls that we’d never leave Mein without eating. Most of the room is filled with the early birds slurping noodles to their heart’s content, couples giggling over plates of chili oil dumplings, and solo diners having a bowl of wonton noodle soup at the bar. And at the end of the meal you can get an order of sweet lava toast. photo credit: Mein photo credit: Mein" - Gianni Greene