Washington Post: Food in focus: 100 C Chinese cuisine

In Sunday's magazine, Tom Sietsema gives new Fairfax restaurant 100 C Chinese Cuisine high marks for the way its food subtly blends sweet, sour and authentic Hunan spice. Scott Suchman's photos from the dining room will help convince you to go.

There are over 200 items on the restaurant's menu. (Scott Suchman/For The Washington Post)

The baby octopus in a jumble of bell peppers, jellylike sea cucumber and red chilies are tender, crisp — and blazing with fire. The dish demonstrates the Hunan penchant for bringing together different textures. (Scott Suchman/For the Washington Post)