"Those looking for a hefty dose of spice will want to check out Chong Qing Xiao Mian, a Sichuan restaurant on the edge of Chinatown and North Beach. The lunch scene can get busy, but the restaurant’s fans know the spicy Sichuan noodle soup is worth the wait. Try the wontons with spicy chile oil or the Wuhan hot dry noodles, or verge into the restaurant’s chicken dishes, such as the Sichuan-style mouth-watering chicken." - Dianne de Guzman