Wu Er Restaurant, Brookline

At Wu Er by WOW Barbecue, the plates may be small, but the flavors are huge. This Asian-style tapas joint embraces the art of Chinese barbecue, with skewered meats and veggies cooked atop volcanic rocks that impart each bite with an unmistakable smoky flavor. In addition to plates of grilled oysters, pork belly, broccoli, and shiitake mushrooms, Wu Er's menu also includes five-spice ribs, chorizo tiger shrimp, and grilled lamb chops.