Fodor's Expert Review Hunger Pang

Each dish is an experience in layered flavors at this American Asian eatery, from the Szechuan pepper "Pangry" wings to the "misotto" (an Asian twist on risotto) to the beignets with salted caramel sauce. Chef Medwin Pang, who grew up in the neighborhood, trained at Balthazar and Nobu. Evenings, the intimate space has a candlelit, loungelike vibe. A large painting of General Guan Yu, the patron saint of Chinese martial arts, oversees the beer, wine, and sake bar.