"Charleston was severely lacking in Sichuan options before chef David Schuttenberg came to town via multiple venerated kitchens in New York. His restaurant Kwei Fei brings the heat on James Island to adoring fans looking for lamb dumplings, spicy noodles, and mapo tofu. Order several dishes, like dan dan noodles and lamb dumplings, because leftovers are just as good the next day. Best for: Setting your mouth on fire with la zi ji (crispy chicken thighs) and washing it down with a vast selection of baijiu." - Erin Perkins