I've been hankering for Chinese Northern style food the last month or so because of the TW drama I'm watching. In it, one of the families own a northern style noodle and dumpling stand. Since it was rainy today, I thought noodle soup for lunch was perfect. As much as I initally wanted BNS, I was scared it was going to be not the right cut of meat. So I went for Da Lu Mien or what they call Beijing Family Style Noodle and a side of the cold sliced pigs ear. The pigs ear was crunchy with delicate slices. I like their cutting of thsi dish better than all the other renditions I've had of late.The noodle soup was fantastic. "Da lu" means creating a gravy using starch so the broth was more gooey than thin. I wish the noodles were slightly less cooked but small quibble. The ingredients (of meltingly cooked pork belly, cabbage, black fungus) were generous. And that broth.... loved it!
The owner/server was very nice and chatty. Much more customer service oriented and warm than I expected from your typical Mainlander owned establishment. He said he made my noodle himself. With this kind of hearty, home-cooking appeal five minutes from my office, I know I'll be back. FYI... the portions are huge so I could only eat about 1/3 of the bowl and 1/4 of the appetizer. This order could easily last me another two meals. What a bargain for $13 before tip!
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