"This Northern Chinese restaurant, located in a strip mall next to an old par-three golf course, won't catch your attention from the street. There’s only seven tables and the blinds are often drawn, but don’t let that dissuade you. If it's your first time, order the wife’s special noodles, which arrive with a trio of toppings: tomato and egg, fried pork, and a minced meat and black bean stew similar to jajangmyeon. The noodles here, unlike most on the list, aren't wide and flat, but circular and thin—akin to spaghetti. You can order knife-cut noodles for their stir-fried dishes, but even those aren’t thicker than a pencil." - kat thompson
