Mister Jiu's

Brandon Jew's take on Chinese American cuisine inside a century-old banquet hall, where lacquered duck and top-shelf cocktails share the same reverence.

The dining room still hums with the ghosts of the Chinese Historical Society that once occupied this space, gold leaf ceiling intact above a menu that treats banana leaf-wrapped squid and hand-pulled noodles with equal precision. Jew's cooking moves fluidly between Cantonese technique and California produce, landing dishes like the whole roasted duck at a table set for celebration. Order the mooncake for dessert—it's worth planning the meal around.

Best for: Special occasions and impressing out-of-town guests with a taste of Chinatown's history reimagined