A Single Pebble

Our dinner was nothing short of outstanding. I've eaten in Chinatown in Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco; this was the best Chinese food we've ever had... and it's not even close. We ordered the smoked pork belly special, Sichuan cucumber, Mock eel, Dry fry green beans, mixed Chinese greens, and Mapo tofu. The greens came out first- tender bok choy and mustard greens in a highly aromatic ginger and garlic broth. The dry fry green beans were absolutely perfect, tender crisp but blistered on the outside and well seasoned, topped with bits of crispy ground beef that added a wonderful savory note. The mock eel was a really interesting house creation, made by spiral cutting shitakes into wide strips. They were seasoned with what seemed to be a soy reduction and slightly crispy with a pleasant chew. The Sichuan cucumber they brought out next was a mildly seasoned, refreshing palate cleanser. The mapo tofu was sublime- so rich and with the powerful ma-la punch that I love without being overwhelming. Finally, the pork belly was very good with mixed vegetables and whole Chiles. I also have to point out that while the majority of Chinese restaurants in America skew towards overly sweet and overuse of corn starch as a thickener- I guess to appeal to American tastes- A Single Pebble did not. Being on a keto diet, I was a little apprehensive, but I was thrilled that everything we ordered seemed to be within keto limits (skipping the rice of course). Only the mock eel had a mild sweetness to it, and the sauces seemed to get their slight thickness naturally from the main ingredients, and all the dishes really showcased the flavors of the ingredients.

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single pebble is a triumph. I'm a first Gen-Asia American who grew up with a lot of home cooking from my immigrant parents. I was also with so much amazing Asian eating in queens, ny. as I miss the authentic taste of the house and restaurants of flushing, I had to focus on learning how to cook ethnic dishes after vermont. I love vermont, don't get me wrong! but there is no tonne authentic Asian cuisine. the best way to put single pebble’s tasting menu is inspired and brilliant. it was amazing and made me and my partner love food that we usually avoid (like austerity and auberginen). they can get textures and aromes that I didn't know were possible. for 9 courses plus dessert included, I feel like the value for quality cannot beat!

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Great dinner last night! Quiet, welcoming atmosphere, extensive menu, full bar service and great wait staff.

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We had an ENORMOUS family dinner here - literally the most amount of food I've ever ordered in my life.

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Nestled among a few houses on Bank Street, this place is easy to miss.

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