Duck and Dumpling 919-838-0085

A minimalist decor that evokes an upscale neighborhood in Hong Kong—a cocoon of burnished teak and cherrywood. Reasonably priced and charmingly unpretentious, it has a large and accommodating bar near its entrance and a sophisticated array of martinis, some made with sake. The chef is likely to pay a personal visit to your table during the course of your meal, asking how, for example, you like the deep-fried pork-and-shrimp dumplings, the spring rolls, the steamed filet of sea bass with ginger, the lamb chops cooked with curried coconut milk, or the lion’s head meatball stuffed with scallops and served in a clay pot with baby bok choy.
~ source: Frommer’s. Lunch: Monday-Friday, Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday