"Short for Modern Chinese Cook Book, MCCB focuses on the fiery specialties of China’s southwestern region. The grilled whole fish arrives in a bath of spicy chili broth — a can’t miss dish — and other hits include twice-cooked pork, fantail shrimp, and Chengdu dumplings. Of course, Sichuan classics like dan dan noodles and dry chili chicken are available, too. MCCB can get pretty packed, and it doesn’t accept reservations, so prepare to wait." - Jeffy Mai