(The Manhattan location is closed.) Steamed pork belly with Yunnan candied plum (at lunch, $12), served with a fist of bok choy and a bowl of white rice, which absorbed the ample juices.
Lotus Blue
110 Reade St. (at West Broadway), Manhattan
212-267-3777
Also inside Lotus Market on West Di'an Men St. Beijing
www.LotusBlueBar.com