Alright, let's be honest, this place is a TOTAL dive and the one waitress/owner with her husband who cooks, does NOT speak English but I *heart* this place. And she's kind of curt but don't mistake that for being mean.
The food is really good.
My suggestions:
1) Chive pancakes
2) the 3 delicacies (eggplant, green pepper and potato)
3) steamed buns (there are a lot in one order)
The spicy dishes are good too, the diced chicken etc. And dumplings aren't bad but not my first choice.
Not a place to take someone on the first date but it is a great restaurant. And I keep going back. They also have exceptionally cheap beer on tap, only one kind.
It's funny, I love this place but I never remember what it's called. Thanks Yelp for just knowing and being so clairvoyant in your foodie ways.