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Don Wang

Address: C. 11, Avdas. 6-8, Barrio Le Soledad, San José
Phone: 233-6484

Price range: $-$$
Cuisine: Chinese
Location: San José

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Fodor's Review:

In a country where "Chinese cuisine" often means rice and vegetables bearing a suspicious resemblance to gallo pinto ("spotted rooster," a typical Costa Rican dish of black beans and rice), Don Wang's authenticity comes as a real treat. Cantonese cuisine is the mainstay here—the owner comes from that region of China—but these folks will Szechuan it up a bit if you ask. Mornings give way to the immensely popular dim sum, called desayuno chino, literally "Chinese breakfast." You can order dim sum all day, but the $5 specials last only until 11 AM. The dining area is built around a stone garden and small waterfall. There's no television blaring here, a refreshing change from many Costa Rican restaurants.