Mister Jiu’s

Walking into Mr. Jiu’s is a marvel. You approach from the most attractive street in bustling Chinatown—the colorful Waverly Place—and upon walking inside, you’re seized by the massive glass windows at the restaurant’s far side, offering broad views of the neighborhood. Chef and owner Brandon Jew wows diners with his creative take on the Cantonese food of his youth, using local, seasonal ingredients to create such inspirations as squid-ink blackened pork wontons and salt-baked trout with lotus leaf. Indagare Tip: Pair your meal with a drink at Moongate Lounge, the moody cocktail spot situated upstairs from the same team — surely one of the city's best and most interesting bars.