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🌟 Top Dishes (No Ranking—All Are Winners!) After checking reviews and tasting for myself, these are the non-negotiables: Pork with Sour Cabbage & Vermicelli: 🥬 Rice killer alert! The sour cabbage cuts through the pork’s richness, and the vermicelli soaks up all the savory broth. Pair it with a bowl of rice, and you’ll clean the plate in minutes. Braised Ribs with Green Beans: 🐷 The potatoes here are insanely soft (melt-in-your-mouth good!), and the ribs are tender with fall-off-the-bone meat. The green beans absorb the braising sauce, adding a fresh crunch—comfort food at its finest. Candied Sweet Potato (Hidden Menu!): 🍠 Game-changer! I’ve had this in Northeast China many times, and this version is just as good—if not better. The outer sugar coating is crispy (not too hard!) and perfectly sweet, and the potato inside is soft. The owner said it takes 3 people to monitor this dish (it’s tricky to make!)—and the effort shows. Three Fresh Ingredients (Potato, Eggplant, Pepper): 🍆 Getting eggplant this tender (without being mushy) is tough, but they nailed it. The sauce is savory and glossy, coating all three veggies—simple, but so flavorful. Eggplant Boxes (Qie He): 🥚 Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dipping them in the side sauce takes it to another level. The filling is juicy, and the crust isn’t greasy—perfect. Guobaorou (Sweet & Sour Pork): 🍖 They say Guobaorou is the “test” for good Northeast Chinese food—and this one passes with flying colors. The pork is crispy outside, tender inside, and the sweet-sour sauce is balanced (not too tangy, not too cloying). 👍 More Great Picks Liu Rou Duan (Fried Pork Cubes): Tender pork coated in a savory starch sauce—crunchy, juicy, and addictive. Cold Tossed Dishes: Fresh, light, and perfectly seasoned—great for balancing the richer, fried dishes. Cumin Lamb: A friend who’s been here raved about this—spicy, aromatic, and packed with cumin flavor (we regret not ordering it!). 📍 Vibe & Logistics Space: The restaurant is small and unassuming (easy to miss!), but the food quality more than makes up for it. Service: The owner is super friendly and welcoming (a nice contrast to some other spots in the area!). Hours: Closed Sundays and Mondays—plan your visit accordingly! Location: 2594 S Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (worth the drive from Ann Arbor!). 💰 Price: Insane Value We ordered so much food, the table could barely fit it—and the total was only ~$30 per person after tip. For portion size and authenticity, this is one of the best deals for Chinese food in Michigan. 🌟 Final Verdict: Northeast Chinese Food “Ceiling” in Michigan Asian Express is a hidden gem—authentic, flavorful, and affordable. Whether you’re craving classic Guobaorou, candied sweet potatoes, or braised ribs, this spot delivers. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to revisit again and again (just remember to avoid Sundays/Mondays!). #UniversityOfMichiganAnnArbor #MichiganFood #NortheastChineseFood #AuthenticChineseFood #MichiganFoodie #MyFoodDiary #DailyEats #AsianExpressRochesterHills