Ji Bei Chuan

Guests order at the front counter in a pay-first, no-tip format where bowls of beef shank, brisket, and tripe noodle soups arrive in about five minutes. The spacious dining room also serves sides like sliced pig's ears, tacoyaki, and seasoned chicken wings. Every table receives complimentary hot lemon water, and cash payments come with a tax exemption. It is a clean, efficient setup where tables turn over quickly as diners stream in.