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Restaurant Reviews
Every place I've written up, scored out of 10 and filed with the dishes worth ordering. Search by name, cuisine, neighborhood, or a craving.
- AA's Pick
Mala House
8.4/10Sichuan · $$ · ChinatownA pocket-sized Sichuan counter that treats numbing heat as a craft, not a dare. The mapo tofu alone is worth the queue.
AA's Hits
- Dan dan noodles
- Mapo tofu
- Cumin lamb
By Alex Anthony · August 28, 2026
- AA's Pick
Gilt & Grain
9.1/10New American · $$$$ · DowntownAn ambitious tasting-menu room where technique never smothers flavor. The dry-aged duck is one of the best plates I ate all year.
AA's Hits
- Dry-aged duck
- Cultured butter & sourdough
- Buckwheat tart
By Alex Anthony · August 20, 2026
Rossa
7.8/10Italian · $$$ · SanlitunConfident pastas and a serious wine list, held back only by a dining room that runs loud. Come for the cacio e pepe.
AA's Hits
- Cacio e pepe
- Whole branzino
By Alex Anthony · August 12, 2026
- AA's Pick
Little Hanoi
8.7/10Vietnamese · $ · GulouA tiny, joyful room turning out the best bun cha in town for the price of a coffee. Cash only, worth the ATM trip.
AA's Hits
- Bun cha
- Fried spring rolls
- Iced coffee
By Alex Anthony · August 5, 2026
The Oyster Club
8.0/10Seafood · $$$ · ChaoyangA polished raw bar with a kitchen that knows restraint. The grilled turbot is simple and near-perfect.
AA's Hits
- Raw bar platter
- Grilled turbot
By Alex Anthony · July 29, 2026
Sabor
6.9/10Mexican · $$ · WangjingLively and generous, with tacos that shine and a kitchen that sometimes overreaches. Stick to the al pastor.
AA's Hits
- Al pastor tacos
- Elote
By Alex Anthony · July 21, 2026
