Sichuan with a twist

Tempering pepper corns while stimulating palates wocks at Transit.

In Beijing's growing gastronomic scene, there never seems to be a shortage of fine dining options for Mediterranean cuisines. But if you are looking for a posh dining spot highlighting Sichuan cuisine, Transit is the place to go.

At a recent dinner at Transit, the restaurant showcased contemporary Sichuan cuisine and altered my ideas about Sichuan restaurants in Beijing - which are mostly noisy and with oily food that sets diners' mouths on fire.