HARBIN 1907(Youyi Road Main Store) Review

This is not the Central Street store, it is nearly 2 kilometers away. The Youyi Road store probably has the most exhibits and dishes. The next day, I went to Songlei Building store and there were fewer. I may not like any pot-fried pork, and I don’t like this one either. The black pepper yellow croaker has a bit of burnt aroma, and it tastes better the longer it is cooked. Just order one fried ice cream to try, you must eat it right away.

The crispy pot was served on the table - the soup was rich, sour, sweet and salty, the cabbage was soft and the tofu was full of juice. One bite and the taste of meat was in your mouth. The bones of the fish in the pot were already crispy, hence the name "crispy pot".

A restaurant is built like a museum, with all kinds of ancient menus, tableware, old photos, some utensils, and a tour route. The taste of the dishes is OK. I think the pot-fried pork from the Northeast is pretty good, nothing special, delicious, but I can't accept the fire-roasted sausage. The fried popsicles are really unique, just bite, the soup comes out. I think the best is their tribute meatballs, which are not greasy to eat and have the aroma of millet. It's not easy to eat a meal. I waited in line for more than an hour before I could eat, but the food was served very quickly.

Laochujia is more than just a restaurant. It brings together the information of Harbin's century-old food history in this main store. Laochujia perfectly combines Northeastern specialties with Russian Western food. This is something that no other restaurant can do. It's not just the food, but the food culture. Grilled milk fish, highly recommended, a bit like baked fish, the mashed potatoes and radishes around are equally delicious! Perfect Russian method. Canned shrimp, the method is different from Russian food, the shrimp is big and plump, and the juice is just right. Sand noodle dumplings, a rare thing in sand noodles, it's a blessing to eat. I like Laochujia not only for food, but also for the history of food. I have to say that no other restaurant can do it like them. No matter how much General Steak pays attention to the control of ingredients, and no matter how much the Li family pays attention to the concept of filial piety, it is not as meaningful to us Harbin people as Laochujia pays attention to history.

It is very famous, so there are many people queuing up. There are all kinds of old objects on the wall, including photos, records, and maps, like a small museum. Before we knew it, it was our turn. The dishes were served very quickly, and the amount of food was as generous as the Northeastern people's character. We ordered the dishes that every table would choose, and almost all of them were cleared as soon as they were served. Of course, the selfie party always took photos before eating. Six people and eight dishes cost more than 200 yuan, which is affordable and delicious. I highly recommend it.

#老厨家道台食府#Starting a journey to explore the roots of Harbin food, the first stop is the Lao Chu family, which was founded in the 25th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty and has a history of 120 years. It is known as the founder of Harbin sweet and sour pork and the first sweet and sour pork. But to be honest, the taste did not surprise me. It can only be said to be mediocre. It is not the best sweet and sour pork I have ever eaten, but it suits my appetite. Maybe it is a kind of emotion. However, for outsiders who want to eat sweet and sour pork in Harbin, this restaurant is indeed a good choice. In addition, the beer fish is not very fresh and has many fish bones. Although it is a specialty, I do not recommend it. The canned meat shows that the combination of Russian western food and Chinese cuisine is quite good. The pork ribs, rice balls, and the fried ones with banana and red bean paste are highly recommended. The pork ribs are definitely among the top three pork ribs I have ever eaten. Lao Chujia has opened many stores in Harbin. You must come to the main store on Youyi Road. I don’t think the other branches are authentic, maybe because of psychological effects or other reasons. In addition, there are other special dishes that you can try. In short, this century-old store embodies the spirit of craftsmanship and has such a feeling. Sitting in the store, you can taste the hearts of four generations of craftsmen and listen to them talk about the past and present of Harbin.

We went to Laochujia Daoli Store. We arrived at 16:27 on October 2. We waited for an hour and sat in the traditional train compartment. We ordered pot-fried pork, beer fish, Gongmi meatballs and fried popsicles. The dishes were large. I highly recommend the beer fish and Gongmi meatballs. The beer fish was fresh, fragrant and tender, and the Gongmi meatballs were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Home-brewed kvass is a must-drink