Joss--CLOSED

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The Scene
Though dim lights and tasteful taupe slipcovers set the mood for high-end dining, this upscale haunt operates without a hint of attitude. A gracious staff welcomes guests to the small waiting area. And with only a handful of tables occupied at any given time, the noise level rarely rises above a murmur.

The Food
Classic Hong Kong-style fare gets spruced up with touches of elegance. The Peking duck lives up to its billing as the chef's specialty. Served with transparent crepes, the tender slices of meat are first-rate, but the perfectly crisp skin steals the show. Lightly breaded crab claws arrive neatly arranged like flower petals in a crackling clay pot, served with springy, clear noodles. Some prefer to make a meal out of Joss' dim sum-like appetizers, which include dainty crab shui mai stuffed with sprigs of asparagus and crisp lettuce cups loaded with delicately flavored minced quail.