Little Village Noodle House

Don't let the decor throw you -- the interior design here reminds me of a small French bistro in Provence. No matter, the food here is "simple and healthy" (its motto) and authentic Chinese (Northern, Cantonese, and Hong Kong-style). My picks are the Shanghai noodles with stir-fried veggies, the walnut shrimp, and the butterfish in black-bean sauce. The menu is eclectic and offers some interesting selections you don't often see. The service is not only friendly (a rarity in Chinatown), but the waitstaff is quite knowledgeable about the dishes. Even more unique for the area, parking is offered in back! It's BYOB, but the excellent wine store just around the corner (the staff will point it out to you) delivers to the restaurant.

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