The term ‘alternative Chinese’ might conjure up images of certain Westerners trying to ‘reinvent’ the cuisine alla lackuster fusion, but recently an edible crop of homegrown ‘new wave’ concepts have sprouted up. First, it was herbivore haven Veggie Pot, then ‘indie’ Sichuan spot Spicy Plus, and now, Miss Ali, a Xinjiang spot with modern surroundings.