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    Kwok's Bistro is a casual, stand-alone Cantonese-leaning Chinese restaurant just west of the big downtown casinos, which is about as far from a buffet as Reno gets. The chef, a former casino busboy, takes days to prepare the Beijing duck, so ordering it is a commitment. Wok-fired dishes lean on garlic and ginger, and the lamb brings real heat. The chef was a James Beard Best Chef: Southwest semifinalist.

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    • Beijing duck

      “Chen’s attention to detail is best represented by his Beijing duck, which takes days to prepare and is dry-hung in a traditional rub for a crunchy exterior.”

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    • Kung pao chicken

      “Newcomers can’t go wrong with the familiarity of kung pao chicken or black pepper beef”

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    • Black pepper beef

      “Newcomers can’t go wrong with the familiarity of kung pao chicken or black pepper beef”

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