Sweet and savory. Slippery and slick. Juicy and tender. Hot and sour. So. Freaking. Good.

These are all words that came to mind as I gobbled down the plate of ’Hong You Chao Shao’ (红油抄手), the Sichuan-style wontons that came coated in an intensely aromatic sauce made with vinegar, and roasted chili oil. It's the sauce that brings on the contrasts with its almost overly intense flavor, thanks to sweet sour vinegar, soy sauce, and plenty of chili oil with crunchy bits of fried dried chilies and spring onions.

🗒 Sichuan-Style Wontons in Hot and Sour Vinegar and Chili Oil Sauce ($4.50)