Zoe Ma Ma

Every time I eat here I end up asking myself how I don't eat here more often. The location is super central to downtown but you can always get a seat, and the food is incredible. Every dish I have had is delicious and satisfying, and I can't say no to a couple pot stickers on the side. Their menu has gluten free options and substitutions available, as well as vegetarian, so there's no excuse not to stop in.

Chicken soup made from freshly rendered chicken stock (the real stuff that's gelatinized). Legit, homemade steamed buns with pork, chicken, or vegetables. Fresh dumplings, fresh vegetables, fresh entrees, fresh fried sesame balls with bean paste in the middle... Gluten-free and vegan options available and no preservatives, msg, additives, colorings, flavor-enhancers, or thickeners to speak of. Just fresh, homestyle Chinese cooking. A go-to when I'm under the weather or my stomach is out of sorts. **Also a great place to practice your Mandarin if you're like my boyfriend and need people to speak with. :)