loading…loading…loading…A serious kitchen that takes Sichuan cooking as seriously as it should be taken—numbing spice and layered heat that builds as you eat, not decorative flames. Go if you want to understand what Chinese food tastes like when the chef isn't negotiating with American palates.
chinese restaurant · 2912 N Sycamore St
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