Tucked away in a strip mall near the Ikea is a paradise of ma la—that fiery, numbing sensation created by a combo of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The extensive menu offers plenty of ways (incendiary and non) to experience Szechuan cuisine—plates of cumin lamb or crunchy Chongqing chicken, bowls of dan dan noodles, and platters of elegant crispy fried sole are highlights. Or, throw yourself right in the red-hot deep end with Szechuan boiled fish—tender morsels swimming in a delicious ma la lava that will have you looking for every available grain to soak up every single drop. Weekday lunch specials come with soup and rice for less than $10. JENN CAMPBELL