Authentic Northeastern Chinese Food in Midtown Manhattan?

This restaurant is reportedly the only Northeastern Chinese (Dongbei) spot in Manhattan, specializing in Harbin‑style cuisine — and it truly delivers on big portions, real flavor, and honest prices that would make any Dongbei local nod in approval. 👏 The space is warmly decorated with a sleek bar area (great for evening vibes) and private rooms upstairs — perfect for group gatherings, birthdays, or casual hangs. 🍲 What we ordered: 🔥 Spicy Lamb Spine Hot Pot — Tender, aromatic, deeply spiced — gets better the longer it simmers. Ideal for sharing! 🐔 Chicken Stew with Mushrooms — A taste of home. Rich broth, fall‑off‑the‑bone chicken, and earthy mushrooms. 🥩 Harbin‑Style Sweet & Sour Pork (Guo Bao Rou) — Crispy outside, juicy inside, perfectly balanced sweet‑tangy sauce. 🍍 Grilled Beef Short Rib Skewers with Pineapple (5 skewers) — Charred, smoky, with juicy pineapple cutting through the richness. 🥬 Garlic Shanghai Greens — Fresh, garlicky, and a great palate cleanser between richer dishes. 🥤 Sparkling White Peach Soda — Refreshing and just right after a hearty meal. 📣 Heads‑up: Their new downtown location — DONGBEI Lower Manhattan — is opening near WTC this December! Downtown friends, keep an eye out. 🎉 🏮 Dongbei Restaurant 📍 367 W 36th St, New York, NY Whether you’re from the Northeast or just craving bold, homestyle Chinese flavors, this place brings warmth, generosity, and real deal Dongbei taste right to Midtown. ❤️🥢 #NYCChineseFood #DongbeiCuisine #HarbinFlavors #NYCEats #ComfortFood #GroupDining #MidtownEats #NYCRestaurants #AsianFoodNYC #FoodieFind #EatLikeLocal #NYCFoodGuide #WinterComfortFood #AuthenticTaste