Dong Bei Mama update

[yimster]

Since our last chowdown there I have been back twice. The first time I ordered some new dishes as well one I have had before. I fear it been a few months ago and I can not find notes if I made any. But on Tuesday I met a couple of my family members planning a upcoming party I offer to take them to Dong Bei Mama since none had been there. The food was good but nothing stood and I will skip that

What is sad to say is the wonderful cold dishes ready made are no longer available Smoked Fish, layers of pork and vegetables gone.

I asked the server and she said it is gone forever.

A great lost. A big thanks Vlaing for taking us there last year.

[augustiner]

the cold dishes are ALL gone? i was there for a late lunch a few weeks ago, and while there was a limited selection, there were a few sitting out in the cold case. seaweed, pressed tofu, etc. i got the spicy pig's ear to go with a pork and preserved cabbage noodle soup that was pretty homely looking, but had the same milky rich broth served in their hot pots perked up with a bit of tang from the krauty napa and bright white pepper.

[yimster]

I am sorry to have mislead you. There are eight or so cold dishes, but they now serve the normal ones now. Gone are the fancy ones. But the rest of the food was good I am not sure why but I think it was too much work for the kitchen. But I will see if they will make them if requested to do so

[vliang]

Ah, so mean the terrine looking ones are gone now? Very sad.

[yimster]

Well, I will check into if they will make them if order ahead the next time I am there.

[Keesey]

Did they say why? I really liked their pressed pork head cold dish. Sort of like head cheese but not pickled nor does it have that gelatin.

I'm still fond of their pork & napa cabbage dumplings but do remember to order them steamed and not boiled! The skin bloats so it becomes too doughy.