SUM YUM GAI, Miami Beach

If the wall painted to resemble aged parchment paper complete with neat rows of hanzi characters doesn't make Sum Yum Gai's cultural ties apparent enough, then the intermingling aromas of ginger, sweet and sour sauce, and pan-fried noodles definitely will. The menu of classic Chinese cuisine draws inspiration from regions throughout the country. This leads to dishes such as roasted duck with hoisin sauce appearing alongside chicken and mixed vegetables stir-fried in a spicy Szechuan sauce.

Additionally, the selection includes a number of vegetarian-friendly meals, including soft tofu squares and mushrooms in a brown garlic sauce, as well as a mushroom and a vegetable fried rice.