Province in the names of many Chinese restaurants

Answer:

HUNAN

Hint:

This central Chinese region is known for its fiery cuisine, often paired with neighboring Sichuan in culinary fame.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Hunan, a province in southern China known for its spicy cuisine. Many Chinese restaurants outside China include "Hunan" in their names to signal they serve this regional style of cooking, like "Hunan Garden" or "Hunan Palace." The answer plays on the common naming trend rather than requiring obscure knowledge—just think of familiar restaurant signs.

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