Panda Gourmet

A glowing Washington Post article from 2013 brought attention to this relatively new spot, located in the lobby of a Day’s Inn in a still-developing part of town. Thrill seekers and adventurous eaters are all too happy to make the trek for dishes straight from China’s Szechuan and Shaanxi providences. The dan dan noodles are a must—the noodles are made in-house and doused in a sauce made with tingling peppers.