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đą Hao Shi Guang: Allstonâs Hidden GemâFusion Chinese Eats That Surprise (and Delight) How did I just find this place? Itâs not âauthentic Sichuan,â but man, is it good. Think: Chinese dishes with a creative twist, bold flavors, and prices that wonât make you wince. Plus, thereâs a takeout code hidden at the endâkeep reading. đ„ The Standouts (Order These) Dry Pot Cauliflower đ„Š: 6 starsâtable favorite by a mile. Bursting with Sichuan peppercorn flavor (that numbing, fragrant kick) without the heat. Crispy, savory, and addictive. For reference: Little Taoâs dry pots are spicy-sweet, while this leans into aromatic peppercorn goodness. Both amazingâjust different. Lamb Spine Hot Pot (Small) đ: Rich, savory broth with tender lamb (no gamey aftertaste). Itâs not loaded with meat, but the flavor more than makes up for itâwarm, comforting, and perfect for sharing. Grilled Scallops đŁ: 5 stars. Plump, juicy, and charred to perfectionâwe ordered two rounds (four per order). Only tiny flaw: A little salty, but we didnât care. đ„ą Solid Picks (Worth Trying) Momâs Pig Trotter Soup (Lao Ma Ti Hua) đ„Ł: A hit with my friendsâthey keep coming back for this. Creamy, nourishing broth with tender trotters. I thought it was good, but not mind-blowingâstill, if you love rich, comforting soups, go for it. Grilled Pork Belly đ„: Crispy, fatty (in the best way), and slightly sweet. Great with a cold drink. Grilled Lamb Skewers: Tender meat with a faint, natural lamb flavor (not overpowering). Juicy and satisfying. đ The âMehâ Ones Grilled Eggplant: Tangy, non-greasy, but just not my style. If you like sour notes, you might love itâjust not for me. Chestnut Braised Pork Belly: The pork was a little dry, but the chestnuts? Deliciousâsoft, sweet, and perfectly cooked. Order it for the (chestnuts) alone. đĄ Why It Works Itâs fusion done right. Dishes have Chinese roots but skip the intense spiceâgreat for groups with varying heat tolerances. And ââ isnât an exaggerationâportions are generous, prices reasonable. đ Hao Shi Guang : Allston. Whether youâre craving lamb spine, peppercorn cauliflower, or just good Chinese food, this spot delivers. Weâll be backâsoon. #AllstonEats #BostonChineseFood #FusionFaves