The 'Old Chef's House', 2km southeast of Zhongyang Dajie, is an excellent place to sample northeastern cuisine. There can be queues on weekends for good reason: succulent, well-priced hotpots and spicy side dishes in a faux-period setting. Service is attentive and friendly to foreigners.
Lǎochújiā
Harbin
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