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WHERE TO EAT The best Kung pao chicken (Gong bao) in the world (according to food experts)

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Chen Mapo Tofu

ChengduChina
197 W Yulong St
Recommended by Heather Hall and 2 other food critics.
"We loved Chen’s take on what is known in the States as "kung pao chicken". While certainly spicy, this version had a smooth honey flavor that we really enjoyed."
2

Lost Heaven

ShanghaiChina
38 Gaoyou Rd
Recommended by Stephanie Fitzgerald Smith and 3 other food critics.
"I recommend the Kung Pow chicken."
3

Li Xuan

ChengduChina
269 Shuncheng St
Recommended by China Travel and 1 other food critic.
"Must-try foods: Kung Pao Chicken. Recommended restaurant: Lixuan."
4

South Beauty

ShanghaiChina
881 Yan'an Middle Rd
Recommended by Yuuki Omura and 2 other food critics.
"The chicken was moist and delicious, accompanied by a lovely mixture of crunchy peanuts and the sweet and crips spring onions."
5

Mr. Shi's Dumplings

BeijingChina
74 Baochao Hutong
Recommended by Andrea Park
"Mr. Shi's Dumplings offers homey and typical but tasty Chinese dishes such as kung pao chicken."
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Recommended by Susie Gordon
"The gong bao ji ding is particulary good, and prices are average."
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Recommended by Tini Tran
"This cooking school and private kitchen serves up one of the best communal dining experiences in town. Signature dishes include cashew kung pao chicken."
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Huatian Emei

BeijingChina
58 Beilishi Rd
Recommended by Connor Brennan
"Huatian E'mei serves the best kungpao chicken in the city. This IS the best. Don't question it, just dig in. This is the filet mignon to your strip steak. This is the Rolls Royce to your QQ."