Now I know: Yakitori Shrimp are fried, not grilled. But far be it from me to turn them away and, boy, was I glad I didn’t. Lightly battered, served with a trio of sauces (sweet chili, mustard and soy), a crispy spring roll and rice, I gobbled them up without a shred of guilt. An unintentional order of fried food doesn’t count, right? Regardless, Madisonites will be thrilled to have the new Jia Mei Asian Kitchen in their midst, with a menu of locally sourced ingredients and fresh presentations of classic Chinese dishes. You’ll find a sweet staff and cute eat-in or take-out on the corner of Bradley and Wall. jiameiasiankitchen.com

Tags: Asian, Madison, Local, Chinese, Take Out