Second brush Boston Brookline 🇨🇳 Northeast Eating Club

🇨🇳 Northeast Eating Club: Brookline's Newest Northeastern Chinese Spot, Where Pork Cutlets Steal the Show Snagged a visit during this Brookline joint's soft opening—still ironing out kinks (hello, clunky iPad ordering!), but the authentic Northeastern flavors? Worth every penny. Here’s what to order for a legit Dongbei feast: 🌟 Must-Order Northeastern Classics (With Pro Hacks) Fried Pork Cutlets in Sweet & Sour Sauce 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 $16.95 • Crispy exterior, tender meat—tangy vinegar sauce hits the spot • Thickness is on point, no cardboard texture here • Secret move: Pair with a garlic clove for next-level refreshment Steamed Side Fish 🌟🌟🌟🌟 $30.95 • Flaky, non-fishy flesh—hot oil-poured scallions add aroma • Ask to have fish bones made into soup ($5 extra)—insanely flavorful Hot Pepper & Dried Tofu Stir-Fry 🌟🌟🌟🌟 $16.95 • Paper-thin dried tofu soaks up savory oil • Peppers are mild—request extra chili if you crave heat • Umami tip: Ask for lard-based stir-fry for authentic taste 💡 Home-Style Dishes Breakdown Colorful Cold Noodle Salad 🌟🌟🌟 $15.95 • Chewy mung bean noodles with sesame paste + fermented bean sauce • Veggie mix: cucumber, carrot, shredded pork—textural party • Northeast twist: More mustard oil, please! (currently mild) Cold Noodles in Soup 🌟🌟🌟🌟 $15.95 • Tart-sweet broth, buckwheat noodles with bite • Thin beef slices—way less sweet than Korean-style cold noodles Shrimp & Rapeseed Stir-Fry 🌟🌟🌟 $16.95 • Generous shrimp portions, tender rapeseed • Pro tip: Request extra salt + oil for bolder Northeastern flavor 📍 Soft Opening Deets & Tips Current Perks： ✅ 20% off entire menu (limited time—go now!) ✅ Free plum juice with membership sign-up Work in Progress： • iPad ordering is glitchy—flag staff for manual orders • Limited veggie options (pray for more greens soon) Parking & Price： • Street parking on Washington St (weekday luck needed) • $30/person (discounted to $24 now—steal of a deal!) 🌟 Final Verdict: 4/5 (Northeastern Comfort in Brookline) Come for the pork cutlets that taste like home, stay for that outshines Korean versions. Pro tip: Visit before the soft opening ends—you’ll thank us for the discount heads-up! 🥢 #BostonChineseFood #BrooklineEats #NortheasternCuisine #FoodieFind #BostonReview