Kung Pao Chicken 宮保雞丁

Why people love it

A spicy, smoky, generous plate many rank among the city's best. Detractors report a sweet vinegary glaze with little heat, stale peanuts and thin delivery portions.

What people mention most

• spicy5
• flavorful5
• tasty3
• generous portion1
• smoky1
• sweet1
• very spicy1
• amazing flavor1

Criticism

• not spicy1
• sweet glaze1
• vinegary1
• no heat1
• few chilies1

On the menu

Diced chicken stir-fried with scorched red chili pods, peanuts and green bell pepper in a sweet-savory kung pao sauce, from the Jackson Street Sichuan dining room. Price is from the shop's own menu.