Sour Little 7

This spot operates as the Elmhurst outpost of a global Guizhou-based chain. While the signature broths draw crowds, the menu also spans mala spicy options, mapo tofu, and fried eggplant. Guests point to the herbal fish soup—a less common find featuring springy snakehead fish—as a standout, rounded out by fried sweet potato and taro balls. The setting is clean and calm, with a menu that also includes kid meals and dainty snacks.