Myers + Chang, a funky, pan Asian diner in the South End, is the joint effort of baker and pastry chef extraordinaire Joanne Chang and restaurateur Christopher Myers. The Washington Street eatery serves a menu of loosely interpreted Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai and Vietnamese specialties. Using fresh, beautiful, local-when-possible ingredients and lighter sauces, Chang and her team offer both fun and innovative takes on classic dishes and new dishes that stay true to the flavors of the region.

The frequently-packed dining room, where the floor-to-ceiling windows are adorned with bright red dragon decals, draws crowds for dinner, weekday lunch and a dim sum brunch on the weekend. Seats on the small patio get snapped up quickly once it’s warm enough as do the seats at the counter overlooking the kitchen.