Han Dynasty

#43 on the Philly Mag 50

Han Dynasty looks ordinary. It’s an unassuming restaurant in a strip mall in Exton, with beef-and-broccoli on the menu. Behind the facade, however, is a treasure trove of authentic Chinese cooking and a friendly staff happy to guide anyone through the menu. The chef specializes in spicy Szechuan — lamb with cumin, Dan Dan Mien noodles — but also offers milder Taiwanese favorites, such as lion’s head meatballs and three cup chicken.