Finally back in the South Bay - some fellow geeks were highlighting Shang Cafe for authentic Szechuan food, so we decided to check it out as a group. Monday, September 14th at 6:00pm. No-theme theme in effect. Bring cash and stems. All are welcome!
Wes
Larry
Susie
Mike
Robert
Alan
K.
Uli +1
Waitlist:
FYI, Shang is not shy when it comes to spice/heat! Mapo tofu is awesome, but it’s the hottest version I’ve ever had.
Thanks for the recommendation! Let’s take some chances 
It’s a must-order dish! Mandatory to spoon it over plain rice to mitigate some of the heat. But so worth it…
I’m in if there is room.
For sure!
Put me down as a possible/probable
Put me down as a possible as well.
I would attend if I were in town. Robert’s bottle.will have to wait.
Re what wine to bring: IMO Shang food is really hard to match with anything other than bubbles, Riesling, or crisp acidic whites. I like bringing old reds to our events, doesn’t work there. I brought a grand cru older red Burg, no one touched it. I have tons of Riesling so that works.
Yes, those are the best wine matches. Diving even further down on Riesling, I and others have found Kab and Spat work best. A little residual sugar cuts through the spice.
I feel young reds work, again ones with good acidity and low/no new oak.