"Array 36 is one of the top Chinese fine dining establishments of its caliber to open in recent years in the San Gabriel Valley. Emphasizing presentation, the restaurant specializes in Shanghainese cuisine and a fusion of Northern Chinese culinary traditions. The $88 signature roast duck undergoes a captivating tableside carving following a fire demonstration. A server pours baijiu, a potent Chinese spirit, onto the duck, setting it ablaze before expertly carving it. The roast duck is presented in three ways: with the skin alone, with the meat as is, and smoked tableside. Other noteworthy dishes comprise Sichuan-style beef short ribs, slow-cooked for 48 hours; Shanghainese sautéed eel, air-dried for 48 hours before cooking for another four; and cold Shanghai-style river shrimp. Diners can indulge in Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup, a specialty demanding meticulous preparation, incorporating a lavish set of 20 to 30 ingredients." - Kristie Hang
