ask if it's house-made and warm, vanilla ice cream is the right pairing

numbing-spicy in the real Sichuan way — peppercorns are the whole point, don't pick them out

medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

add chicken or salmon to make it a meal, anchovies are the make-or-break

crispy garlic and chili on top, big portion for the price