East by Northeast’s chef/owner Phillip Tang honed
the craft of noodle making in his parents’ Chinese restaurant. From
Ramen to Ragu - the noodles are sensational; long, silky and chewy. His
menu also focuses on small plates like house-made buns, to be paired
with these heartier noodle dishes. The result is a homey meal of
elevated Chinese comfort foods. The space mimics a similar at-home-vibe,
it is tiny (about ten tables and a four seat bar) and cozy with light
cornflower blue walls and clean white accents.
Amuse Bouche
YELLOWTAIL | torched rice, avocado, powdered nori
Chalkboard specials
CAULIFLOWER CROQUETTES ($9) | smoked tahini puree, preserved lemon, cilantro relish
BEEF TONGUE PASTRAMI SANDWICH ($4) | hot mustard, brussels sprout & rutabaga slaw, mantou bread
Regular menu
EDAMAME SALAD ($5) | apple, kale, pomegranate, creamy sesame miso dressing
PORK BELLY ($4) | roasted belly, apple, pickled red onion, apple butter hoisin sauce
RAMEN ($15) | smoked pork confit, miso pork broth, soft poached egg, xo sauce, toasted nori
RED CURRY LOBSTER ($22) | butter poached lobster, egg noodles, coconut red curry sauce, chanterelles, spaghetti squash
FALL VEGETABLE RAGU ($15) | sautéed black trumpet mushrooms, thick cut noodles,
soft poached egg, pickled golden beets, fried shallots
HOUSE MADE TRUFFLES | vanilla jasmine, sesame, chili
This is one of those restaurants that makes you exclaim why did I not eat here sooner?!? Needless
to say, I could really go for some of those pork buns right about now.
This dinner was a standout. For your next date night, or to satisfy a
ramen craving, East by Northeast is the spot.
1128 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
*this meal was complimentary - all opinions are my own*
Our first visit was similar - the food was daring, creative and delicious, and I was surprised that we hadn't been here before, although since we don't drive it isn't the easiest place to reach.
ReplyDeleteI wish they were doing noodles back when I lived down the street! Everything looks delicious!
ReplyDeletei have to go here!
ReplyDeleteomg i must get here IMMEDIATELY. that noodles dish looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat fall vegetable ragu has my name on it! Looks like a beautiful meal.
ReplyDeleteI think one of my favorite things (although all amazing) was the edemame salad! great experience here thanks for taking me, can't wait to go back!
ReplyDeleteI have to try at least 1 of those cocktails
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