The Best Restaurants and Bars in Reno, Nevada | Eater Vegas

"Trends come and go, but Kwok’s Bistro remains a reliable Reno staple for consistently excellent Chinese food with a strong Cantonese influence. The business operates in a minimalist, stand-alone structure just west of the big downtown casinos. Chef and owner Kwok Chen, an entrepreneur who worked his way up the industry ladder from busing tables in casinos, presents traditional recipes in approachable packages with bright pops of garlic, ginger, and onions alongside wok-fired meat and seafood. Chen’s attention to detail is best represented by his Beijing duck, which takes days to prepare and is dry-hung in a traditional rub for a crunchy exterior. Order the whole thing for dinner with a side of moo shu wraps or a quarter-size serving on rice for lunch. Newcomers can’t go wrong with the familiarity of kung pao chicken or black pepper beef, but the heavy heat of the sliced, stir-fried lamb will awaken the senses of anyone who appreciates bold flavors.a" - Rob Kachelriess