Pangmei Noodle Shop

"Multiple locations mean inconsistent quality, and locals consider it solid but unremarkable. That said, the dry-tossed wanza noodles are worth trying — no broth, sauce clinging to every strand, intensely concentrated flavor that feels like Chongqing's answer to pasta. Tell the server no spice if you need to; Chongqing's mild is most people's medium. A cold drink alongside is non-negotiable. And there's a classic Chinese noodle secret worth trying: alternate bites of noodle with raw garlic. The flavor combination is something else entirely — if you don't mind the aftermath, that is."