Dongbei Harvest is a recent Chinese restaurant addition to the Belred area in Bellevue, and having never tried Dongbei food myself, I was excited to give this place a go. We went on a Friday around 6PM and had a 10 minute wait to get seated - the place itself is busy and by the time our name was called, there was a crowd of 10-15 people gathering in the waiting area. There is plenty of parking for the restaurant as it is located in a strip mall. Even though we went during a peak hour, the flow of traffic in and out of the mall was constant - fortunately leaving convenient spots open as soon as you pull in. Ambiance is nice, there are plenty of Chinese decorations, and there are tables and chairs in the style of rural China. If you don't want to order the big pot - they will bring you to a table where the pot is closed with a lid. Ordering is done through their QR code menu, and the servers will come by afterwards to double check your order before sending it to the kitchen. Do note, if you want to order the big iron pot, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare and heat up. I would budge about 30 minutes before your main entree is ready. We ordered the pig ear salad and beef brisket iron pot with flower rolls (花卷): Pig Ear Salad ($14) - Salad tasted pretty solid! The pig ear was crunchy and was thoroughly coated in the classic chili oil vinegar sauce. The taste was fragrant, and not too spicy - I would say people with a mild to moderate spice tolerance would really enjoy this dish. The cucumbers served as another crunch factor, but also as a refresh/palate cleanse. For the amount of salad you get, I think the price is fine. Beef Brisket Iron Pot ($65) - When the server brings this out, they will prepare the buns and stick them to the sides of the pot to also cook and heat up, and then start a 20 minute timer to heat your food up. Once the timer is done, you can dig in! The sauce/broth in the pot is delicious - I would describe it as minestrone with Chinese ingredients, it tastes like there is a tomatey base, but I think it is more attributed to peppers. It coats each each in the pot nicely so you get a flavorful bite each time. The brisket was very tender and just falls apart as you eat it, and everything is delicious with the buns. For everything you see here, it was able to comfortable feed 3 people - maybe even 4. It does lean pricier per person, but the experience is novel and you do get a decent amount of food. In comparison to the other Chinese food in the Bel red area, I'm happy Dongbei harvest opened as it gives more variety to the typical Chinese offerings in the area. I think I would revisit again if I'm ever in the mood for some Dongbei food! read more

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Located at a strip mall in Bellevue, the restaurant specializes in Northeastern Chinese food. The interior was traditional Dongbei style which was fun. Reservation is highly recommended as the place does get busy quickly. We ordered their signature braised pot which was meat, vegetable and staple, of your choice, braised in a large steel pot. The flavor was good but a bit salty and oily for our taste. They forgot the pumpkin we ordered although I did like the clearly noodles. We also ordered lamb skewers which were cooked to perfection. read more

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Very authentic Dongbei style, where I grew up. Definitely get the stew, it's very big so be prepared! Fried mushroom, guobao (sweet sour pork) and recommended salads are all great things to order there. At least 2 people group when you go, 4 or more is best! read more

Steak Stewed In An Iron Pot: The meat was very tender and fell off the bone easily. The savory sauce was flavorful. For the sides, we got pumpkin, green beans, Chinese cabbage, and enoki mushrooms. The pumpkin was my favorite; it soaked up the sauce very well. The decor inside this restaurant is very fun and immersive. You can either order via a tablet they give you, or a QR code on your table. If you order the iron pot stew, it will cook at your table for 25 minutes before it is ready to eat. It was very fun to watch it start boiling and look forward to the meal! The menu had a lot of different items listed, so I definitely look forward to coming back, and with a bigger group of people, as the portions are big. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Steak Stewed In An Iron Pot - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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BBQ skewered 6/5; big pot stew 3.5/5 Did not expect the BBQ skewers to be this good! My favorites were: - tofu skin with cilantro wrapped inside - lamb skewers - chicken gizzard skewers Everything was so flavorful with the authentic dipping sauce, and meat crispy on outside and juicing inside (especially the chicken gizzard which most places tend to dry them out). The chefs are really good at barbecues! The major character of the show which was the big pot in the center of the table, was more salty than I would have preferred. We ordered the one with the pork ribs, and I would prefer the pork ribs to be cooked longer and tender. I would definitely come back again again for the barbecue skewers! This place is usually packed during peak dinner hours on weekends, but we got lucky and did not have to wait long. Be prepared that similar to hot pot, You will leave this place with food smell carried over your clothes and hair. Portions are good too, so I recommend this place for groups of four and gatherings. read more

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TL;DR: Very authentic and fresh tasting produce. Novel. Hotpot takes about 20 minutes or more to fully cook. Parking: small shared lot. Atmosphere: oriental decor and very much feels like an oriental grandma's kitchen, especially with the tiles on the dining tables. There is a separate room off to the side that is isolated for larger parties. Menu: all on an electronic tablet. Some photos provided and very little to no descriptions. Best do dine with someone well versed in the dishes but you can manage on your own without too. Everything here is pretty authentic and their signature hotpot with the steamed bread around the outer edge is good. Nothing is overly sweet/salty/spicy. Depending on which iron pot you order, you will end up waiting around 20 minutes for it to cook before you can eat. Best to order side dishes. I found that all the veggies used for all dishes were great and not overcooked and mush compared to other places. Cucumber Salad was very refreshing and crunchy. No very spicy at all if you don't eat the peppers, which I appreciate! Kid Friendliness: highchairs, plastic cups with straws. read more

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Came here for lunch with some friends, we made a reservation but there wasn't any line so you probably don't have to worry about it. I've never had this particular style of Chinese cuisine before so I wasn't sure what to expect. We got stir-fried cabbage with glass noodles, crispy sweet & sour pork, and the pork spare-rib iron pot with mantou as the carb on the side. I was really happy with the cabbage and the iron pot; the sweet & sour pork was just fine. I definitely think for the price the iron pot should have come with much more meat, it was five of us eating and I feel like I barely got any! But in terms of flavor, it was solid and I would probably come back. Also, you may want to order extra mantou/carbs for a larger group since the menu set up is a bit confusing (it says the max is 2) but you can order more and we'd definitely prefer to have more. Would recommend coming here with a group of 3-4 which seems to me would be the sweet spot for the amount of food in the iron pot. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Wowzer, came here with zero expectations and not knowing what this place was other than my friends saying "trust, it's good". And yes, it was very good :) For those who want a bit more spice and/or different type of Chinese food, Dongbei is a great spot to check out Northern Chinese style cuisine. Things to note: Reservations: For groups of 6+, you can call in for a reservation. Otherwise, expect a wait during peak hours. There is a handy yelp wait list machine as you enter, so don't miss that Parking: Huge lot outside the restaurant Food Ordering: All done through an IPad. English and Chinese language available Food portions: If you're in a group, recommend ordering a lot of small dishes to share and 1 large stew pot for the main course :) Perfect for family style. For my group of 6, we ordered 8 small dishes and 1 pot. It was a good amount where we ate pretty much everything and nothing to bring home. Food: Honestly, can't remember the exact name but can go by looking at my yummy food pics: 1. Skewers: Very yummy~ had the beef and tendon and I like how the cumin seasoning isn't too much and was well balanced 2. Peanut noodles ~ with a bit of sesame flavoring, this dish was very refreshing to eat 3. Fried Mushrooms ~ great appetizer! Love how the mushrooms were still a little juicy on the inside after being deep fried and it tasted pretty good most by itself without any sauce, 4. Candied sweet potatoes ~ for anyone with a sweet tooth, this is a fun dish to eat! Was taught to dip the potato into the clear sugar sauce and when you pull it out, the sugary sauce would form light strands of sweetness that you can nibble with the potato 5. The stew ~~~ so filling! Love how the bread gets baked as the stew is cooking. The short ribs was savory and the bread help soak away some of the saltiness. 6. Honorable mentions ~ Eggplant dish had a nice light zing, tried 2 other bread dishes that had interesting textures and a peanut salad that also had some yummy zing. Service ~ friendly staff who was quick to help as needed. Would love to come back and try more things here in the near future! read more

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Came here with a small group so we didn't try the big iron pot but based on the three dishes we ordered, we will be back for sure. Had the fried yellow croaker. It was very crunchy and enjoyable. The home made five color jelly noodles are tasty as well. The noodles reminds me of hot pot sweet potato noodles. Chewy and springy with lots of other textures including black fungus, carrots, tofu noodle strips. Our third dish was the crispy sweet and sour pork. It was enjoyable too. Crunchy thin sliced marinated pork. Great with alcohol or hot tea. The black sesame soy milk was good too. Not sweet which is what we like. The ambiance was quite nicely decorated with red floral patterns. The staff was attentive. We look forward to returning. read more

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They now have Chinese BBQ! love them! I think it is not friendly to 2 people meal because it's too much food. But I still like them. I always order fish for the stew, adding Frozen tofu, glass noodle, bamboo shoots. The cooking time is 25 mins, so better have something to eat, or some topics to talk. Parking is free, but at busy time, it's limited spots, since 2 restaurants and 1 boba milk at same plaza, along with many companies. read more

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We've driven by this place countless times and noticed it's always packed--clearly a good sign. So, we finally gave in and stopped by on a Friday night. We arrived around 7:30 p.m. and got seated by 8:00 (not bad for a popular spot). The place was buzzing, and almost every diner was Chinese--which usually tells you all you need to know about authenticity! We skipped the famous stew this time (our stomachs were already sending "capacity reached" alerts) and went for a few northeast Chinese classics instead. Every dish was spot-on: the sautéed three delight, stir-fried pickled cabbage with glass noodles, homemade five-color jelly noodle salad, corn cakes, and northeast-style spicy chicken. We loved all of them. read more

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A pretty new Chinese restaurant in Bellevue serving Dongbei (Northeastern Chinese) cuisine. Dongbei restaurants are not that common in North America, so had to go check this place out. It's on one of the plazas along Northrup Way. Pretty sizable main seating area and two small private rooms in the back. The distinctive thing about the restaurant is that tables are tiled and have the big heaters for the famous Dongbei iron pot stews. The staff spoke Mandarin and English. Went with a big group and we got two iron pots plus a bunch of skewers and small dishes. The skewers were the typical northern Chinese style on the little bamboo sticks. The lamb or beef were pretty good, with a little bit of kick from the seasoning. Even tried tendon and chicken knee skewers which were a little chewy. Also had their sesame sauce cold noodles which were decent. As for the big iron pots, they bring them to the table and heat them for 25 mins. You can order a bunch of things to put in them, including buns to steam near the rims. We got a goose pot and a pork rib pot. Both were very rich and hearty with the steam/stew way of cooking. The goose pot had a stronger and more savory flavor which I preferred, although the goose pieces are more bony. The pork sparerib pot had more meat. The steamed buns mixed with the sauce from the pots were tasty. Overall bill was $35 per person with tax and tip, so medium priced. Had some leftovers as well from the pots. Good to see we are getting more varieties of Chinese cuisine in the Eastside. read more

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The goose iron pot was delicious although there were quite a bit of bones. The bread is fluffy and so good when dipped in the sauce. We tried the traditional flavor, so will try to the spicy one next time. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We went in not knowing what to expect. But oh my we were pleasantly surprised! The environment is so cute... the decor is like we are transported to China. The service staff were so amazing at explaining everything and the food... oh my that was delicious. We had the soup pot that also steams bread with it. The portions are massive and delicious! Definitely a must try if in the area or even if you want to explore something new and unique. read more

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Had so much fun here! I love places like this that has super regional chinese food - no where else I know in this area has anything like this. It feels like a restuarant in china from the moment you walk in. It's got all the vibes and the artwork on the walls gave me such a chuckle. We came as a group of 6 pretty late at night and were seated immediately. I did all the ordering and went a little crazy on their ipad. We obviously got the stew and I added a looooott of extras to it. Be careful though because we realized when the bill came that they'd forgotten some of the toppings but we were still charged for them. And for some, we really had to dig in the pot to find. We added all the carb options and which it was super fun watching them lay dough on top of the piggies to tuck them in to boil, the piggies were probably the most unnecessary. The other flatbreads were delicious, especially after soaking in all the juices. The other dishes were good too, albeit smaller than expected. The chili powder that the intestines came with was also yum yum. We also got a sesame soy milk pitcher and they gave us a bunch of cute little cups to drink out of. read more

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This is a first NorthEastern Chinese restaurant I have tried in Seattle area. We ordered the signature stewed meat with veggies for the family. We picked the beef ribs with green beans, pumpkin and noodles. We added the scallions buns on the side of the pot. We also ordered some pork dumplings which were quite delicious. The true star is the stewed pot. The stew portion is big and very flavorful. We ordered the Northeast flavor instead of the super spicy soup. It still has a mild kick to it which is perfect for the family. It was so good the we licked the entire pot!! I think we will be back soon to try another stew and dishes. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Cool painting - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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It's a very cozy place! Reminds me of dong bei in China. The iron pot is very nice and it's huge proportion for two so we order stir fries and barbecue this time. The lamb is tender. The chicken is not too spicy. read more

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When you order any of the stewed iron pot meals, it's generously portioned, easily enough for two to four people, and realistically closer to four. We ordered the stool goose, which was our only dish for the table, and it held up well as the centerpiece. They also offer other proteins like beef brisket, spare ribs, chicken, fish, or just cabbage for a vegetarian option. Each pot comes with your choice of four add-ins--we chose potatoes, glass noodles, snow peas, and enoki mushrooms, which soaked up the rich, savory broth beautifully and added great variety in texture. Keep in mind, if you decide to order the stewed pot dish, place your order early. Once it arrives at the table, it still needs to steam for about 25 minutes before it's ready to eat. It's part of the experience, but definitely something to factor in if you're hungry. The purpose for the steam is to allow the ingredients slowly cooked in a flavorful broth. This Dongbei pot goose had the right flavors, rich, aromatic broth with classic notes of soy, star anise, and garlic, but the goose itself was on the lean side. With less fat and not much meat, the dish lacked the hearty, indulgent feel that makes pot goose so satisfying. While the seasoning was on point, the skinny cuts made it feel a bit underwhelming. Still enjoyable for the flavor, but missing that meaty, melt-in-your-mouth depth expected from a great pot goose. Do add the bread to this dish! read more

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I finally got to try Northeastern Chinese food when I was in Beijing back in November, which completely blew me away, and was super pumped to find a restaurant that specialized in Dongbei cuisine pretty close to home. The restaurant was fairly busy, but didn't have a wait on a Thursday night around 6:30 PM. Parking is fairly easy with an outdoor lot attached to the building. Overall, I was fairly impressed with some of the sides, but I found the signature iron pot stew to be disappointing. Give yourself plenty of time, especially if you're ordering an iron pot as that cooks table side for about 20 minutes. Crispy Sweet & Sour Pork (4/5): Meat could be more tender, but it's crunchy pieces of thinly sliced sweet and sour pork. Probably more sour than you would expect if your only reference is Panda Express sweet & sour sauce. Spare Rib Iron Pot Stew (2.75/5): The meat was just overcooked and chewy in an unpleasant way. Also just didn't taste super fresh. The steamed bread on the side wasn't that fluffy and if you opt for the "pigs in a blanket" carb option, the pigs are sweet red bean puns, which just isn't what I want with my savory stews. Five-Color Jelly Noodle Salad (4.25/5): By far my favorite dish here. Nutty sesame sauce with a nice bit of tang and saltiness over cold, chewy noodles and some veggies for crunch. My only note is that it's a tad sweet, but it's personal preference. read more

Came here to try the hot pot with bread in the side. Parking was quick but for 7:30 PM they were full house. Parking is easy on the side. Due to it being just us two we ordered just the hot pot with spare ribs. They give you four choices of sides to go in the pot. We got Chinese cabbage, green beans,Kaboucha (squash), and eggplant. The pot does take 25 minutes to cook so make sure you have time to eat it or are with enjoyable company. The bread on the side was an additional cost. The spare ribs were a bit dry but flavor was not too salty which I liked. The bread was amazing how it just sucked up all the liquid goodness. The service was pretty quick. We liked the atmosphere of this place but can see it getting noisy. I would come back to try other dishes read more

Dongbei Harvest - Spareribs pot - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Service was good. This place was decorated with wooden stools and wall paper that represent the old traditional country side. Order your meal on the tablet and most of the items are shareable. We got the bread that came with two cute piggies and they cover it like a blanket. You can choose your choice of meat and sides that goes into the main pot, it's cooked and you eat! read more

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Food was flavorful and portions were generous. The fried fish was crispy, the stir fried dishes tasted fresh, and the noodles were surprisingly comforting. The overall atmosphere felt casual and lively, making it a nice spot for sharing dishes with friends. Prices were also reasonable for the amount of food we ordered. The only downside was the service, which felt a bit slow and not very attentive during busy hours. Still, the quality of the food made the visit worthwhile and I would return happily read more

Dongbei Harvest - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Fantastic northeastern Chinese restaurant serving up iron pot stew that warms you up and fills your stomach. We came with a group and it was the perfect amount of food for 4 people. The staff was very helpful and explained how everything worked. The full iron pot takes about 25 min to cook, so don't come in a hurry! We ordered the fish and, while it was tasty, we might order the beef next time because eating around the amount of bones was tedious. We will be back with more people to share with next time! read more

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We arrived before 5pm and had no problem getting a table. However when we left after six the place was packed and it's not a small restaurant. Groups even were waiting by the door to be seated. Service was serviceable. Nothing personal. Waiters Just bring your food. You order on a tablet on your table. The order then goes directly to the kitchen. Seating is on benches, some with no backs. Not conducive to comfort and lingering over long meals. Dongbei cuisine, literally Northeastern cuisine, is similar to the style I am most familiar with, dishes from Beijing. But it's different. Very home style cooking. If you haven't already guessed, I'm not Chinese. However I lived in China for 8 years, mainly in Beijing, from 1981 to just before the June 4th incident in 1989. My wife is from there so over the years we have been back and forth numerous times and have enjoyed many wonderful meals with family and friends. Considering how many customers were eating there, I might have missed something special about the place. It's just that nothing really stood out to me. Although my wife was born in Beijing, her parents are from Dongbei, so she's very familiar with this style of food. And that familiarity is what she liked most about the place. I asked her opinion on how to rate our experience and she's the one who only assigned 3 stars. I always end reviews with whether I would return for another meal. Probably not but don't let that stop you from trying it. read more

I thought the food was good, love that the dough was soft. Servers are friendly, will visit again. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Food: I went with a friend and we ordered the beef brisket stew. There was option to three additional without charge and the option to add more with additional charges. Since it was just the two of us, we just did the three free adds (lotus roots, pumpkin, and pickles veggies). We also added a pig tongue dish. Everything was flavorful. I really enjoyed the beef brisket as it had a nice mix of the brisket cuts. I always like the chewy cuts like tendon, muscle fiber, skin, etc. more than the meat part. Service: this is where they missed/failed. We waited over 30 minutes for the stew to show up at our table. Other tables that were seated after us got their pot of food and started eating before we even got ours. No one checked on us and we sat at a table by the kitchen and where the staff grab stuff to set and clean tables! The only reason we even got the food is because we asked. I can't imagine how long we would have sat there if we hadn't ask. Apparently the kitchen forgot to prepare our order. We end up ordering the pig tongue because we were so hungry after waiting for 20+ minutes. What added to the poor experience and not the best customer service is they did not comp the pig dish that we ordered only because we were starving because our initial order was forgotten at the fault of the restaurant. read more

Dongbei Harvest - Pig tongue - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Waited 30 minutes for some pot after ordering and waiting 15 mins, it's $75 for a pot of meat and some veggies you can probably make at home... Mid for food, wait times and overall quality.., I get its different and worth a try but so many choices for me to ever do this again read more

Dongbei Harvest - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food that we had (Spare Rib Iron Pot Stew) was unchewable. The serving size stated for four but my step son could've eaten the entire meal. About half way through the meal my step son called red robin and ordered a large burger and onion rings to pick up since he couldn't eat the under cooked short ribs and they gave us like one mushroom and a very small amount of vegetables. I had a bowl of cereal as well when I got home. We took the leftover meat home to feed our dog which she loves to chew on the bones. read more

Authentic Dongbei (Northeast Chinese) food -- might even be better than in China. Self-proclaimed Chinese food vet here (10+ yrs in Beijing). This place is the real deal. In China, restaurants usually have a clear "house special," and here it's the iron pot -- a cast-iron cauldron brought to your table and slowly stewed for over 20 minutes (you can select vegetables etc for the pot; warning: bone left in). It comes packed with big chunks of meat, potatoes, and vegetables, all cooked down into a rich, comforting dish. If you've never tried this style, it's a must (feeds 2-4 people). What we ordered (9 people) * Iron Pot Goose * Iron Pot Fish * Pork Shank - gelatinous and rich; amazing flavor but not for the texture-sensitive * Home Made Five-Color Jelly Noodle Salad - a surprise standout * Cumin Beef - slightly spicy and addictive * Stir Fried Onion Lamb - possibly the best dish of the night * Yangzhou Fried Rice - a simple classic * Fried Corn Pancake - kids like them With so many delicious dishes, even the picky eating kids had plenty of choices. read more

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A staff member wiped her nose while wearing gloves and then continued handling bowls, utensils, and food without changing the gloves or washing her hands. It was obvious that she had a cold. Although she was wearing a mask, when she pulled it down, her nose was visibly red. I initially expected her to be more careful, but shortly afterward she blew her nose again, still without changing gloves or washing her hands. The Washington State Department of Health clearly states that any food service worker who comes into contact with bodily fluids must wash their hands afterward. This raised concerns for me regarding food safety practices during my visit. read more

The food was delicious and high-quality, but the portions didn't quite justify the price point. We were a party of two and spent about $100, yet the amount of food felt more like a $70 value. While the flavors were excellent, we left feeling a bit unsatisfied given the expense. Great taste, but overpriced for the portion sizes. read more

Authentic Chinese traditional flavor, highly recommend! A good choice especially in winter

It's a fun experience and I'm thrilled to see more new Chinese restaurants in Seattle