Hunan Bistro 湘缘

"With tables that can easily seat ten people, lazy susans, and large servings (a $45 "small" order of crawfish can feed at least three people), Hunan Bistro is an all-star when it comes to affordable group dining. Spicy whole fish or crab are great (as the sign in front says, Hunan Bistro does indeed have “good fish”), along with dishes like buttery braised pork belly or garlicky Hunan-style eggplant. Plus, they’re open seven days a week—which comes in handy if you need a place to host a Monday birthday. " - adrian kane, john ringor

"This sit-down Chinese restaurant in Chinatown is made for affordable group dining. Each table has enough room for at least six people (most of them seat 10) and lazy susans help streamline sharing the large servings—because even a “small” $45 crawfish order is actually a massive pile of tasty crustaceans that feeds at least three. Spicy whole fish or crab are also fantastic (verifying that Hunan Bistro does have “good fish” as the sign in front suggests), but don’t miss out on buttery braised pork belly or garlicky Hunan-style eggplant, too. Plus, they’re open seven days a week—which comes in handy if you need a place to host a Monday graduation dinner." - veda kilaru, john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen

"This sit-down Chinese restaurant is a bonafide group spot. Every table in the neatly designed matte black space seats at least six (most of them seat 10) and has a lazy susan to streamline sharing. Even a “small” crawfish order turns out to be a tasty mountain of crustaceans. Spicy whole fish or crab are fantastic (as the sign in front suggests Hunan Bistro does have “good fish”), but don’t skip out on the braised pork belly or garlicky Hunan-style eggplant. Plus, if you have a Monday birthday, they’re open seven days a week. " - adrian kane, john ringor

"This sit-down Chinese restaurant in Chinatown is made for groups. Each table has enough room for at least six people (most of them seat 10) and lazy susans help streamline sharing the large servings—a “small” crawfish order is actually a massive pile of tasty crustaceans. Spicy whole fish or crab are also fantastic (verifying that Hunan Bistro does have “good fish” as the sign in front suggests), but don’t miss out on buttery braised pork belly or garlicky Hunan-style eggplant, too. Plus, they’re open seven days a week. " - John Ringor

"From the team behind Lao Sze Chuan (and its many offspring) comes Hunan Cuisine. This large spot on the first floor of Chinatown Square focuses on spicy Hunan food. So while you won’t get the mouth-tinglingness of Sichuan food, you will still experience incredible levels of heat here. Order dishes like the steamed whole fish covered in peppers, fish head stew with silky pieces of tofu, and the sweet and spicy Hunan-style duck. The restaurant is great for groups, there are tables with lazy susans, and projections of dancing teddy bears on the wall to stare at in case the conversation hits a lull." - Adrian Kane