Must-Try Northwest Cuisine in New York 🌟

This little Northwest restaurant is a favorite of mine—I’ve been here at least 20 times. It’s my go-to place when I don’t know what to eat. 🍜 📍Dunhuang, 320 Lex Ave, near Grand Central. It feels like the only decent Chinese restaurant around here. 💰The average cost per person is $20, and the value for money is 💯. They offer 9 different noodle widths to choose from. I, a southerner, prefer the oil-poured noodles over the width of Lanzhou noodles and beef noodles. 🍜Oil-Poured Noodles: The noodles are very chewy, and they taste fragrant without being greasy. I order this every time I come. Even my northern friend, who usually follows a low-carb diet, couldn’t resist sneaking a few extra bites. Haha! 🍗Big Plate Chicken: This is also something I order every time! The potatoes and chicken are stewed until they’re tender and flavorful, and the extra-wide belt noodles are perfectly seasoned, with every bite being oily and delicious. (Even though Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken doesn’t look exactly like this, deliciousness is justice!) 🐑Braised Mutton: I tried the braised mutton this time. My northern friend thought the mutton was very fragrant and even better than the Big Plate Chicken, but I found it a bit fatty and still prefer the Big Plate Chicken. 🥙Roujiamo (with mutton filling): I tried the mutton version this time. As you can see in picture 2, the meat filling is very generous and delicious! The bun could be a bit more fragrant and crispy. 💜I also tried a cold-mixed eggplant dish that I hadn’t had before, and it was a pleasant surprise! The seasoning was great, not greasy and not too salty. I’m looking forward to trying their hand-grab rice next time. I wonder how it compares to what we make at home. 🤔 #LocalFavorites#BigPlateChicken