Kum Kau takes the fact the this dish is named for powerhouse General Tso Tsung-tang, a Qing dynasty general and statesman, quite seriously. The ingredients are put together just right. The combination of scallions, boneless chicken, chili pepper, red pepper flakes and minced garlic are cooked together in a way that makes the dish easily a neighborhood favorite.

Kum Kau, itself a powerhouse, with nearly 40 years in the neighborhood, is located at 463 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Washington Avenue. They can be reached at (718) 638-1850.