I can’t remember the last time I got takeout, but a rainy day and work insanity seemed like a good excuse. And Mission Chinese Food is so cheap, I had to order three side dishes to get up to the $15 minimum.

Hainam Chicken Rice (w/ chicken fat, peanuts)

Peanuts cooked in vinegar, anise, smoked garlic (amazing!)

Pickled cabbage and chili (fine)

Hot and sour cucumber with chili, dried shrimp, chrysanthemum (also excellent!)