"This Sterling Heights essential specializes in Sichuan dishes with peppercorns that leave your mouth tingling. It’s also one of the few spots featuring vegan and vegetarian-friendly fare. Returning patrons will rightly tell you to go straight to the fried squirrel-shaped fish, but Trizest also has exceptional mapo tofu, spicy popcorn chicken, sweet eggplant with ginger and garlic, plus some deep cut standouts like menu item 14 — a phenomenal side of pork with spicy garlic sauce. On top of its reputation as one of metro Detroit’s most popular Chinese restaurants, Trizest is also ideal for large group gatherings. Want to take your meal home? Order ahead online." - Danny Palumbo
Brenna Houck/Eater Detroit
