Northern Chinese Cuisine 东北人家 — Restaurant in Sydney

Since my favourite Xinjiang noodle spot closed down back in Hurstville, I've embarked on the lookout for terrific hand-pulled noodles in Sydney. Northern Chinese Cuisine was next on the list once I noticed their etched wooden sign glittering through the construction tarp. Just opposite Mascot train station, you can stumble right into quaint family restaurant and be enveloped in Chinese culture and pride emanating from the hundreds of red lanterns.

Of course, I had to get a taste of the stir-fried noodles with lamb showcasing the chef's mastery. The hand-pulled elasticity of the noodles pinpointed the right texture to gather as much sweet savoury sauce, though it was slightly too firm and hard to chew in the centre. But when exposed to the heat of the wok, the noodles are easy to slurp and delight in the delicious saltiness. The lamb is also cooked well with the gaminess removed and its appetising meatiness deepening the whole plate's flavour.

We haven't reached the end of the noodles yet because the cold noodles had us licking our lips for more. Tossed and coated in a soothing nutty sauce, the Sichuan style chicken slices pepped up the dish with an exciting chilli spice and then toned down with the cool crunch of cucumber. A tasty roller coaster I would totally ride again and again till my stomach is about to give out.

Outside of the realm of noodles, I was curious about their Chinese beef pie and how their dough turned out there. Wrapped in a tight spiral of starchy dough, the thin layer of pinkish beef mince lacked seasoning and was underwhelming for a typically bursting beef pie. I was enjoying the grilled top of the dough more than the bland filling itself, which is not ideal.

Let's get back to the noodles where we were taken by surprise the Korean cold noodles, the underdog we had little expectations for. Authentic or not, the bowl was majorly comforting with a bountiful variety of toppings that layer on the tastiness. The buckwheat noodles gracefully slip into the mouth with a gush of luscious soup, intercepted by the popping juices of the tomatoes or a sour zap from the kimchi and apple slices. Even the lean cuts of beef are succulent, substantiating the wholesomeness of the meal.

While there are a few misses on the vast menu like the fried rice, I'll be coming back for one reason only and it's the awesome...

I have been to this chinese restaurant near station for the first time. I have ordered food from menu in english as i do not speak or read or write in chinese. They gave me wrong food saying the english translation on their own menu was incorrect. I also ordered pan fried pork bun and the waiter and waitress did not give me any dipping sauce such as soy sauce or vinegar or chilli oil... etc.. nth The service was bad and my overall experience was bad. The main menu i ordered was double stir fried pork with spicy sauce which was 16.9 and it had 80% cabbage than pork. When i went to pay the waitress she said "wait a moment" and kept doing her own thing when there were only one table of customer and no one waiting as it was 3:45pm not the busy hour for restaurants. When i told her about my experience with a calm voice she said she would let owner know and then she yawned. I did not say anything to her after as i was horrified how ppl can be so disrespectful and rude. I'm planning to go to my favourite chinese restaurant in wollicreek or city instead. They may not speak good english but they are not rude and their...

Overall: 5/7 A lot of variety of dishes on the menu. We tried a fair few with 4 people and they were all decent, nothing mind blowing. However, the portions were very sizeable and it’s very reasonably priced, so no complaints. Would try the three cup chicken next time - looked good. Better to go with more people and you can get some more communal dishes. They also do have a round table - probably can seat ~7 people.

Pork belly stewed with cabbage and vermicelli: 4/7 All was well cooked but the flavours felt a bit on the bland side. Would’ve preferred something thicker and saltier.

Scallion pancake: 4/7 Pancake itself was very well made / fried. But felt the spring onions filling could have been better. More / saltier.

Garlic green bean pork mince: 5/7 Classic dish. Nothing noteworthy, just well executed.

Yang Zhou fried rice: 4/7 Stock standard, nothing noteworthy. Rice good, stiff and dry.

Lamb skewers with cumin: 5/7 A lot more onions than expected but the lamb was well seasoned and well cooked. Veggies didn’t taste bad either -...