Henry’s Hunan Restaurant

Tucked onto Natoma Street south of Market, this unadorned room has long drawn downtown workers and regulars for bold, garlic-laced Hunan cooking. Beyond signature chicken and pork tossed in pungent chili sauces, tables routinely order meat pies, egg rolls, and hot and sour soup. Portions are generous and suited to family-style meals, with orders often anchored around spicy eggplant or tofu alongside plates of beef or shrimp. The kitchen sets a naturally fiery baseline, though diners can ask to dial down the heat.