Spice level warning — Kung Pao Chicken is not what I expected

I underestimated Kung Pao Chicken. The aromatic and complex description didn't prepare me for the reality. five-spice brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. The a regional specialty restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. jasmine tea cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.