Tommy’s Wok
Mission between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel | (831) 624-8518, tommyswokcarmel.com
If your knowledge of Chinese food is limited to oily chow mein, visit Tommy’s to expand your horizons. The dishes here are light from start to finish, with tasty spring rolls, jasmine fried rice, naturally colored mu shu pancakes and other traditional dishes. A longtime locals’ favorite, Tommy’s is the best spot for favorite dishes like sweet and sour fish, asparagus beef and Mongolian lamb.