"Full of hanging lanterns and wooden lattices, Hupo is a welcoming restaurant with the most extensive Sichuan menu of any Chinese spot in the neighborhood. You’ll find things like cumin lamb, mala dry pots, and mapo tofu topped with a handful of ground Sichuan peppercorn. Stop by with a date or a group for casual dinner and drinks—there’s a full bar, and with two dinings rooms, it’s easy to get a table." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick