"Henry’s Hunan has been around in some form or another since 1974, and we’ll gladly continue to devour their Hunan specialties well into the next few decades. The Noe Valley restaurant nails the art of the sweet and spicy slow burn. Diners who greet staff by name sit up at the bar and dig into platters of bouncy shrimp, scallops, and chicken coated in chili flakes, while families and friends at bigger tables pass around umami-soaked stir-fries in hot bean sauce. Next time you’re in need of a filling dinner that requires little effort other than putting on shoes, this is where to go. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez