Chung Ching

A great hole-in-the-wall Chinese place located in North College Hill. It's literally a mom and pop, with the "mom" serving and the "pop" in the kitchen. Don't expect any fine decor! The owner has an amazing memory. I only go every few months because it's a bit out of the way, but she always remembers me. They're notorious for closing down when they go on vacation, so it might pay to call ahead...

The food has a Chinese home cooked taste to it. They specialize in spicy food, but can tone it down for you. They make a variety of Chinese celery dishes, which you can't get everywhere. The Governor's Chicken is a much better, much more authentic version of the Americanized General Tso's.

Very authentic (for Cincinnati) Chinese food 

• Address: 5842 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH‎ 45224
• Website: None
• Chinese Menu? No, it's all there
• Likelihood of seeing another Chinese person you know: High
• Favorite menu items:
• Governor's chicken - a much better, much more authentic version of the Americanized General Tso's
• Any Chinese celery dish
• Tea-smoked duck
• Authenticity Rating: Authentic (for Cincinnati)

Sichuan Bistro

Very authentic (for Cincinnati) Szechuan style spicy food. 

• Address: 7888 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH
• Website: http://www.sichuanbistro.com/
• Chinese Menu? Yes, on the back of the regular menu
• Likelihood of seeing another Chinese person you know: High
• Favorite menu items:
• Boiled beef - Beef soaking in Szechuan style spicy oil. Your mouth burns like crazy but the flavor is so good you want more
• Spicy fish filet - Deep fried and then stir fried with hot peppers
• Authenticity Rating: Authentic (for Cincinnati)