Kung Pao Chicken exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Kung Pao Chicken made with real commitment to fermented black bean and technique. The deeply savoury and sweet result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. The a regional specialty restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. Tsingtao beer was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.