"Frying Fish does a bustling business in Bellevue based on a reputation for consistency. It’s constantly packed with people eating chile-laden dishes like the chef’s specialty “FeiTang” platters with crab, carp head, frog, and even fish fresh from the on-site tanks. Before getting too comfortable, check out the display of assorted cold appetizers and order a combination like pig ear with chile oil, dry bean curd with celery, and chicken feet with pickled chile. Spicy and sour dumplings are a vinegary and spicy kick-start to the meal, and don’t overlook well-known dishes like kung pao chicken, a Sichuan dish done right here." - Jay Friedman