Best New Restaurant of 2009 - Chow

It earned best new eatery in SLO with good reason: We love the traditional Southeast Asian foods at Chow. But owner Robin Covey, never one to rest on his laurels, can't quit tweaking the menu. The $8 lunch specials, like the Dong Po (pork belly) or Koren short ribs, both served with rice and stir-fried vegetables, provide a satisfying meal. Now he's added special sandwiches sure to create a following among worldly travelers.  "You wouldn't normally think of a burger in an Asian restaurant," Covery explained, "but we're offering a Korean hamburger with housemade kimchi and choice of house fries or mixed green salad. We've also added beer-battered fish with house fries and Asian slaw."     -KMH

(Taken directly from the New Times 'Best of' issue)

http://www.newtimesslo.com/cover/4355/get-cracking/