We visited Dongbei Restaurant on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised by how easy the wait was. We put our name down, grabbed a drink next door, and were seated in about 15 minutes, which felt very reasonable for a busy Midtown evening. The space is bright, clean, and casual, with a lively but comfortable energy. Service was efficient and friendly, and dishes came out at a steady, well paced rhythm. Dongbei cuisine comes from Northeastern China and is known for hearty, comforting food with bold flavors and generous portions. The dishes tend to lean savory and warming, with braises, stir fries, skewers, and classic sweet and sour preparations that feel especially satisfying. This was my first time trying Dongbei food, and I was particularly excited to finally try the famous Guo Bao Rou. We ordered the braised pork belly with potatoes, which was rich, deeply savory, and incredibly comforting, with tender pork and potatoes that soaked up all the sauce. The green pepper with tofu skin was one of the highlights of the meal. It was fragrant, slightly spicy, and full of texture. The garlic sautéed baby bok choy was simple, clean, and perfectly cooked, offering a nice balance to the heavier dishes. The Harbin style Guo Bao Rou lived up to its reputation, with a crispy exterior, tender pork inside, and a light sweet and sour glaze that was addictive without being overwhelming. The BBQ lamb skewers were juicy and well seasoned, the scrambled eggs with tomatoes delivered classic home style comfort, and the sliced beef in chili broth was aromatic, flavorful, and satisfyingly spicy, with tender beef throughout. Overall, everything we ordered was delicious, and the experience felt welcoming and satisfying. It was a great introduction to Dongbei cuisine, and I would absolutely return to explore more of the menu. read more

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I live nearby and had been meaning to try this place since it opened about six months ago. On the plus side: the staff is very friendly, service is fast, and portions are generous. That's where my enthusiasm cooled. I was surprised to see other reviews raving about the spring rolls and dumplings. I avoid spicy food, but flavor shouldn't require heat. The dumplings were bland and cooled quickly, as if they'd come straight from the microwave. The spring rolls offered little beyond a fried aftertaste. The sesame shrimp was better, but overly sweet for my taste. The atmosphere mirrors the food: uninspired. On a cold day, every door opening brings in a blast of winter, and oddly, there was no unsweetened tea which is an unusual omission for a Chinese restaurant. I might give it another try since it's still new, but I wouldn't suggest anyone go out of their way for it. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. Avoid this place unless you want to wait an hour for your lunch and miss your meetings. I kept checking on my order because it was clearly forgotten -- they told me my order number was 79, yet they were sending out orders in the 130s while completely ignoring me. Their tiny restaurant was packed with frustrated customers who had also been waiting forever. It became obvious that they had missed most, if not all, orders in the order #70-80 range. And even after realizing this, they still weren't doing anything to prioritize or expedite those lost orders. They just kept pumping out new ones while the earlier customers were stuck standing around. When the owner finally came out and handed me "my" food, it turned out it wasn't even my order. They didn't just lose track -- they didn't even gave me the correct internal order number in the first place! That's how disorganized things were. Even then, there was no sincere apology. Instead, I got a list of excuses: the POS system "missed orders," someone called in sick, they were short-staffed, etc. If you know your system is dropping orders, why not fix the backlog first? One sick call-out doesn't explain an entire group of 10+ customers waiting nearly an hour. What really pushed me over the edge was the owner's attitude. He was impatient, defensive, and dismissive. When I said I would be leaving a negative review, his response wasn't an apology -- it was, verbatim, "do whatever you want." An absolute mess of an experience. Totally avoidable if they cared at all about customer service. Never coming back. read more

Craving some Asian food near the Javitz Center, we found Dong Bei which delivered in quality and affordability. Their lunch specials were amazingly priced - many of the customers were Chinese which is a testament to how their food is authentic Chinese. We loved the ability to pick and choose what we wanted all from an iPad ordering machine with pictures. I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the crispy pork over noodles because the lunch box special stole the show - highly recommend the eggplant! read more

Dong Bei - Crispy pork with soy sauce noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Dongbei is a relatively new casual Chinese spot in the Hudson yards area. It looks small from a glance but it's pretty decently sized with an additional floor in the back for a small group. They have a pretty wide menu of Chinese food including skewers to dry pot. They also have a ton of lunch specials where you can pick 2/3 dishes with rice for under $14. I tried the braised pork belly with potatoes rice special but was a little disappointed. The dish was soaking in oil and it tasted pretty standard for braised pork belly. I was also disappointed that there were no potatoes in the dish despite having it in the description. The service was pretty good overall given that the place was packed due to the holiday. read more

Dong Bei - Braised Pork Belly And Potatoes - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was great, staff super accommodating, food and prices were super good. Not much one can ask for. I reallly loved the cold noodles. It's slightly different than Korean nengmyun but it has a chew and bite. Still salivating about it. read more

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Dong Bei is a small place with a large menu of authentic Northern Chinese food. It is casual and bright, but cozy. The waitress was super nice and offered several suggestions. I was the only person there not speaking Chinese, a very positive sign. On her recommendation, I ordered the crispy pork tenderloin, which was in a tangy sauce flavored of vinegar and cilantro, with a slight garlic flavor. The pork was light and crispy, but still tender. read more

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Dong Bei has become one of my go-to's in the area whether it be for take out or dining in. I usually do take out but I have not had any complaints. Food is always consistent for me and the deals are always good (dinner deals). I have ordered from them a few times and usually try to get different dishes but I almost always revert to the beef dry pot and the eggplant dish. I recently dined in with a friend on a Friday night and was able to try other dishes (the shredded cabbage, sliced beef in chili broth, handmade pork & shive dumplings and the pork kidney dish). Good food portions, service was fine - no complaints. Pretty chill place to grab a bite. I would definitely be back again to basically try the whole menu haha. read more

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Amazing new hidden gem here in Hudson Yards. The place is small and a limited in seating but the food is very tasty and reasonably priced. We ordered: Eggplant, green pepper, and potato: 5/5 my favorite, no notes Northeast pig trotters: 4/5 these were okay! Not bad Tofu skin with green pepper: 5/5 sauce was very good Signature crispy pork tenderloin: 3/5 these were just okay, not bad but I wouldn't order again because their other dishes are so good. My husband came here just last week and the menu has expanded by a lot in just a week with the owner telling us it will continually expand. If you tried just a week before, you should totally give it another try! read more

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I ordered takeout from here and all the portions were really large. Everything was really yummy. Out of everything I ordered my favorites were the hong shao rou and the tomatoes and eggs dish, although that was on the sweeter side. Would order from here again read more

Dong Bei - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I don't usually like to leave bad reviews, but my experience here was upsetting. I'm not sure if I came at an off time. Maybe they had a different chef. Maybe someone quit. But it seemed like it wasn't just our table who was waiting for their food for a long time. Ordered the cabbage and their signature Harbin style pork. Got the cabbage right away but the pork came an hour late. The server said they were running out of batches...if that was the case, they should've just asked us to order something else. If it was good, I would've been OK. But it was not. It was mostly batter and hardly any pork. The pork in it was very thin and over fried. It was like the consistency of dried fish. It was like they took old or left over pork...breaded it, and fried it. I really hope they didn't use scrap pork, but that's what it tasted like. See the little over fried strip of dried pork in the picture. read more

Dong Bei - Signature Harbin Style Fried Pork Tenderloin - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Wasn't a huge fan of this place but it wasn't bad. It's a casual Chinese spot with average food. Everything tasted fine but it all hovered around average to slightly below average. Sadly do not think I'll return. read more

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The restaurant itself is quite small and what you would expect of a very basic Chinese restaurant. Food itself was great though! Serving sizes were pretty solid and price was pretty reasonable as well read more

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Dongbei absolutely is a hidden gem in Manhattan if you're craving an AUTHENTIC harbin-style Northeastern Chinese food in NYC incredible delicious Each bites bold flavors and transported you to a whole different world Let's start with Harbin Style Fried Pork Tenderloin, a crisp, light, sweet-sour & aromatic dish, truly brings the classic Northeast flavor. It's so hard to find Beef Cold Noodle in Manhattan a refreshing dish with tender sliced beef & vegetables in a savory tangy sauce. Steam Dumplings I'm so obsessed with this home-made dumplings. Feels like back to home Lamb Spine Hot Pot perfectly match in winter season, INSANELY amazing with flavorful broth & mix of vegetables & aromatic spices, perfect for a hearty and warming meal. What's the best part Get FREE "Northeastern Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stew"when you purchase $80 - Tender chicken stewed with earthy mushrooms and aromatic spices, a comforting taste of Northeastern China. If you're craving authentic Harbin-Style Chinese Food is your place, everything is incredibly delicious & there is something special for you no matter if you're Chinese food lover read more

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This Dongbei is the real deal! The only Northeastern Chinese spot in Manhattan, with authentic Harbin flavors, huge portions, and seriously meaty, bold dishes. Perfect for groups -- honest, affordable, and totally satisfying. If you want real Dongbei vibes in Midtown, this is it! read more

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Been expanding around Hudson yards since moving here looking for some good eats. This place just opened up and it's a chill spot for some Chinese. The price is a little high, but 2 dishes could feed 3-4 people. The owner recommended the fried pork and I was skeptical because it looks like a dish tailored for American pallets, but it was crispy and had a tasty sour sauce. The mapo tofu was good, but will definitely ask for one with pork next time. The tofu was soft and it had Sichuan flavor but was lacking any heat. Overall I'm glad I found this place! Hoping they can make their dishes a little spicier and it'll be perfect. read more

Dong Bei - Mapo Tofu (Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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A friend and I had lunch here today. Absolutely loved the food, very different from what we Americans think of when we think about Chinese food. We each got the lunch special, which is two dishes and rice, and then we shared. So we had fish, beef, pork, and shredded potatoes. Every dish was great. It's a tiny place but we had no trouble getting a table. Not what you would call atmospheric, but who cares with food this good. Very nice staff too. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

Did delivery for this wonderful place. I ordered pork belly with potatoes while my son had mapo tofu. Everything tasted great and the food arrived fairly quickly. Definitely bookmarked for future trips! read more

I stopped by here with a friend to grab some late night take out after a concert at Hudson yards. We got the mapo tofu, which was adjusted for spice, and the sweet and spicy pork. I like that the mapo was not too spicy but still tender and had the mala kick. The sweet snd spicy pork was a nice balance off various veggies (earwood mushrooms, bell peppers) and had a good meat to breading to sauce ratio. Also, I like the grain they use for their rice -- it's not quite Japanese but sticky and short grain. The food came out super fast and hot. I'd recommend here if you're looking for variety in typical take out menu items but still achieves portion sizes that can give you multiple meals. read more

Walked by and found this spot. Was looking good so gave it a try. They have another location in flushing. The food was pretty good. Got the 3 choice over rice. The price was a bit high but it is the city. Quick spot to pick up something to eat and not too crowded. Nice and clean inside. read more

On a trip to New York, my husband and I were out on an afternoon walk and we stumbled upon this little restaurant. It's a hidden gem! At first, I wasn't sure what I should order... we ordered the braised pork belly and potatoes, the lo mein, and the fried rice. This is what Chinese food should taste like! Flavorful, authentic-- just overall amazing. Although small, the place was very clean and the staff was very nice. Braised pork belly- I find it hard to locate the words to describe how good this was. I could obviously taste the five spice but something else about it just made it amazing. The pork belly, the potatoes, and the quail eggs were perfect. Vegetable lo mein- this is what lo mein should taste like. Perfectly seasoned with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked noodles. Chicken fried rice- this was excellent! With a staple like fried rice, you don't expect much but this was such a delight. I wish I could've eaten more. I will definitely be going back on my next trip to New York. read more

We had an early dinner here on our first night in the city. We picked this restaurant for its good reviews and proximity to our Midtown hotel, after taking a red eye and spending the day walking around. We ordered beef broccoli, shrimp broccoli, lo mein and veggie fried rice. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Family style portions so we had some takeout for another meal. Service was prompt and attentive. The restaurant was clean and comfortable and started to get busy with many customers over the course of our dinner, so that was a good sign. read more

It became my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. Decent northeast style food. It's my 3rd visit in 7 days. read more

Dong Bei - Guobao Pork, cumin beef , mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Do not order or go here. Dishonest management. Poor food quality. And incredible wait.

Fast friendly service Convenient location nearby time square & B&H I will be back again read more

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Really wanted to like this place, food can be decent .. if you ever get it. Waited around 1 hour, before we decided to cut our losses and go somewhere else. Initially got 2 orders of dumplings and 地三鲜 (which was missing potatoes). They got us 1 dumpling about 40 minutes in, never saw the second. read more

It is really authentic home cooking! The dishes I've had there tasted like going to my grandparents' home.

Mapo tofu was very flavorful. Make sure to tell them if you want meat; they brought it to me vegan for some reason. The lo mein was good and a very large portion. We really loved the clear noodles with fresh vegetables in a sesame sauce, served cold. We asked for hot tea but they only have bottled drinks, unfortunately. Overall, great meal! read more

You've gotta try this new spot if you're near Javitz. Great service, delicious food, outstanding prices!!!

Excellent little place very near Penn Station and the Garden. We had the spring rolls and dumplings - all of it delicious, but the menu is quite extensive. We'll be back to try more! read more

Extremely rude front of the house employees. Service was slow and the food was average. Wouldn't come back!

foods are amazing! I do love the way they cook the mo shu pork. Pretty authentic dong bei food! read more

Dong Bei - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Every interaction adds to the positive impression. The restaurant serves as a good meeting location and has comfortable seating. Both service team and setting work together beautifully. They provide abundant food at standard prices. Every element of this restaurant works well. read more

Avoid, we waited over an hour for our food, staff not very helpful. They focus on take out and where unhelpful and very confused food came out one entree at a time. When it finally arrived it was good. They use a iPad system and I'm thinking our order was missed? read more

This place is SO GOOD, a hidden gem that deserves all the flowers. The vegetable and meat dishes are all so fresh and flavorful. The food is comforting and delicious. What a win for Hells Kitchen and Hudson Yards! I've been here 3 times in 3 days and could quite literally eat it everyday - they have rotating daily specials! Look no further for authentic homestyle Chinese food. read more

Dong Bei - Lunch bento - twice cooked fish, cabbage, greens - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I understand now why I've heard so many recommendations. The bill will be higher than fast food. Their meals benefit from quality components. The team members are all pleasant and solution-oriented. I'd make this my go-to spot if I could. read more

Good garlicky veggie lunch. Two folks running the joint, the guy is slacking off and the lady is totally overwhelmed. Make sure you get on the same page with them about your order beforehand read more

Here for a short trip with hubby, so I decided to order something quick and good quality before we go see the Tiger's play and got The braised pork belly which is amazing and the beef, scallion, and ginger that is also amazing. Highly recommended. read more

I recently discovered this Hell's Kitchen No Frills hole in the wall. And I was really surprised at how excellent the food was. And very reasonably priced. Last weekI had the pork with flavorful soy sauce and tonight came back for the breaded pork which has gotten five star reviews. The service people are very nice it appears to be clean... word to the wise be careful if you're trying to get something there during lunch hour even for takeout because it is packed!!! Which is saying something since so many other restaurants in the neighborhood are starving for business give this place a try! read more