老厨家(中央大街店)

When you arrive in Harbin, you must have sweet and sour pork. Look for an old shop. This one has a train theme, which is very interesting and the taste is very authentic. Just be careful, the portion is quite large. If you are alone, a single sweet and sour pork is enough. 【Taste

The dishes are exquisite and attractive in color. The taste may be a fusion of Chinese and Russian, with a sweet and sour taste. It is a great place to experience the Harbin characteristics of Northeastern cuisine. The environment is good and unique, with many old objects and a strong retro feeling.

It is said to be the most authentic Northeastern restaurant in Harbin that makes sweet and sour pork, and it has been open for nearly a hundred years. It is opposite the Madiel Hotel on Central Avenue. The overall environment is a bit Russian and old Northeastern style. Some dining areas are made to simulate train carriages. The problem is that there are too few waiters at her restaurant during peak hours, and they can't handle it at all. But they are all very enthusiastic. Let's talk about her dishes. Sweet and sour pork, it is said to be the number one sweet and sour pork in Harbin. Friends all say that their sweet and sour pork is so sour that it chokes the nose. I don't know if it's because the chef changed to make my portion, I don't feel sour. Is it because I can eat sour food better? At least I didn't feel choking. The amount of food is still okay, the meat is very thin, not hard at all. The tribute rice meatballs are the best of the place! It's so delicious! In the end, I asked for another portion to take back to the hotel, and my husband also said it was delicious! Overall, it's okay, 5.60 per person

The chef got off work at 9:10, and we almost missed the meal. We were two people, and we waited for an hour, but it was really delicious. The guy who took our order was very enthusiastic, saying that they got off work at 10 o'clock, so we could eat slowly. The pancakes were really milky, crispy and delicious, the beef in the can was soft and tender, and it was a full can of beef. The skin was very refreshing and went well with rice. The meatballs were also good, and I was very happy eating it.

We went to eat at around 1:30 pm. We had to get a number and wait in line for 11 tables, but fortunately we only waited for more than ten minutes. The service was very fast and neat. We ordered stir-fried chrysanthemum with pine nuts, sweet and sour pork, Wensi tofu, and milk-flavored hand-torn cakes. The two of us ate very full and happily. The waiter also asked if there were any taboos or special precautions. We asked for less oil and less salt. After it came, it was still a little more oily according to the light habits of Cantonese people, but the taste was quite good, good quality and low price, I like it very much. The decoration in the store has a very obvious sense of age, with many old objects and seats like Russian carriages, which is a very fresh dining experience.

One of Harbin's most renowned restaurants, sweet and sour pork (Guo Bao Rou) is its signature dish. Created by the restaurant's founder, Zheng Xingwen, during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, this dish has undergone numerous refinements over the past century and has become a familiar home-style dish among Harbin residents. The dish boasts a sweet and sour flavor, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Originally developed to appeal to the tastes of foreign diners, it was adapted from the traditional fried pork slices to suit the tastes of foreigners. Today, the restaurant is run by the fourth generation of the Zheng family. The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Balas Food City on Central Street, a historic building that once housed a cinema and has been converted into a food court. All three floors are occupied by a family of chefs. Divided into four distinct dining areas, east, west, south, and north, each boasting a distinct style. The surrounding areas are decorated with antiques and feature walls adorned with vintage photographs. After dinner, explore the surroundings for a nostalgic ambiance. This time, we dined in the dining area of the Middle East Railway, which resembles a series of connected train carriages, creating a sense of being transported inside. The sweet and sour pork is a must-try. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a sweet and sour flavor. The pork tenderloin is fried to a golden brown, creating a crispy texture with a soft, glutinous rice texture. It's similar to fried cakes, but with lean pork filling and a garnish of shredded carrots, ginger, and cilantro. The stir-fried pork and pulled pork skin are also very popular. This cold dish is also unique, featuring minced pork, pulled pork skin, and shredded cucumber, along with shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and spinach. It's topped with a rich, fragrant sesame sauce, creating a vibrant, sweet, and sour flavor. The butter-shredded pancakes are reasonably priced, generously sized, and have a rich, milky aroma. Their homemade kvass is also excellent, with a rich, sweet, and fragrant flavor. Overall, this restaurant is a long-standing Harbin institution, serving authentic Northeastern cuisine. They even have a takeout counter outside for takeout.

A must-try restaurant on Central Street. I went late the first day and didn't get a table despite a line of about 20 tables ahead of me. I went back at 4 a.m. the next day, and with a good time slot, I finally got my order. The sweet and sour pork was tender and delicious. The fried popsicles were also very good. The raw grilled spareribs are a must-try and incredibly flavorful. The dining environment is very clean. Definitely worth a visit.