Sichuanese Cuisine Restaurant

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The Scene
Lunch can be crowded with employees from nearby dot-coms, while dinner tends to be populated by older neighborhood residents. Either way, there's nothing much to look at in this simple establishment--clean and nondescript, it's the food and camaraderie that are the focus here.

The Food
The menu initially appears tamer than its Eastside sister location, as the house specialties are listed only on the whiteboard--and only in Mandarin. Cashew chicken is texturally pleasing, with fat chunks of tender meat playing off crunchy cashews and celery. Pork dishes are standouts: salty-sweet, twice-cooked pork with leeks is a real winner, while pork fried rice is a filling meal with plenty of rich flavor. Crisp green onions lighten up both. Rice arrives automatically, and tea is mild and smoky.