Chinese Sauerkraut Fish - Nai Brother — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Sauerkraut chinese fish. This cuisine is generally for fresh of the boat Chinese people. But over the last few years, it has steadily gained popularity amongst non Chinese and even non Asians. I can't even explain what the taste is like aside from it being maybe lemongrass and spicy at the same time. The bowl is filled with random veggies, spices, and, of course, your choice of fish or even duck blood. This spot is located inside the food court of 99 Ranch Market. The prices are reasonable ($12.95), and the employees are nice. They also serve Malatang. Those that don't know, look it up. When you pay with cash, you get a free drink (yellow...

I saw a dish called Malayang on their menu board and it looked very appetizing. So I ordered the fish Malayang, extra spicy version. I have to say that my mouth started watering as soon as I saw it. The first sip of the broth was bomb. Loved it,super spicy just as I was expecting it to be. The fish was so tender and just broke off when pressed hard. The glass noodle was the highlight. Just slipped into the mouth with every slurp. The sesame paste on the side went very well with the broth. The bowl was pretty big and I took my own sweet time with a bunch of paper napkins on the side to clear up my nose and mouth from time to time. I loved...

This type of culinary experience is common place in Asia. Instead of each restaurant having their own seating, seating is often communal, and sometimes shared. This keeps the overhead down. You buss your own tables, and you pickup your order when called. Chinese sauerkraut fish is one of several in the ranch 99 establishment.

The food: shockingly spicy and sour and salty. I can't really handle it. The flavor is good, I had it with the fish. It is distinct, and if you love picklebacks, extra pickles, relish, sour kraut, you might...