Pengcheng Laobei has been upgraded from a "dumpling restaurant" to a "restaurant". The interior is reminiscent of a Cantonese morning tea stall, but customers and most of the staff speak with a Northeast accent, and this humble shop has been in business for 24 years.
The vegetables in the restaurant are selected from the local area of Northeast China, and the ingredients are marked by air, whether it is airborne is difficult to verify, but after tasting it, you can find that the vegetables in the store are indeed fresh. On a hot summer day, a dish of dry cucumber dipping sauce is very enjoyable, and the small radish is also very watery, and it will appear in the high-quality mixed dish. The most recommended is the leek box, which has a full filling, a browned dough and a crispy and uniform texture. However, it is best not to be gluttonous, as leeks promote intestinal peristalsis and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
The rich vegetable category fully highlights the characteristics of cold temperate agriculture, Harbin is known as the "Oriental Moscow", from Harbin City, of course, there must be some "foreign" ingredients, red sausage is one of them. Red sausage, formerly known as Lithuanian enema, was introduced to Kazakhstan by Russian businessmen in the early 20th century and is now considered one of the business cards of Northeast China. The red sausage is not very fatty, perhaps due to the addition of starch, which gives it a soft mouthfeel, and is most notably characterized by a rich smoky flavor and a hint of garlic. Consumers who try red sausage for the first time may wish to order a plate of smoked sauce to spell three things, among which the Harbin-style dry sausage is similar to the salty version of Cantonese sausage, which is very much in line with the dietary preferences of the north, and the pine nut tripe is useless.
No sauerkraut, no Northeast. If you want to have a "sauerkraut addiction" in Pengcheng Laobei, it depends on luck, sometimes, the store produces amazing, and sometimes it is similar to wilted cabbage. This is a common problem in restaurants in the Northeast of the Pearl River Delta, the climate in the south is inconvenient for homemade sauerkraut, and the local producers in the Northeast have a low degree of industrialization, mostly use natural fermentation, and the quality control is worrying.
There are many "versions" of pot wrapped meat, the restaurant produces a golden color, belongs to the category of no tomato sauce, its wrapping is sometimes uneven, but the taste is crispy, one person eats alone, the cheeks will be a little tired. The palate is also relatively stable, showing a combination of sweet and sour, and its sweetness is slightly richer. In addition, the meat of the restaurant is also excellent, all of which are lean tenderloin, and they will not be greasy at all.
The service level of Pengcheng Old North Restaurant is a bit "Northeastern-style" and extensive, and sometimes it is forgotten to serve tea to guests. During the main meal, the restaurant pursues the turnover rate, and some staff speak in a rigid tone, and customers who demand high service quality may think that they are offended. In addition, the parking space near the restaurant is called tight, and it may not be convenient to eat by car.
