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I've visited Dong Bac (DongBei) 4 times now and have tried a good variety of dishes on the menu, so I feel I've given the restaurant more than enough opportunities to form a fair opinion. The first thing that catches your attention is the presentation. Every dish arrives on an impressively oversized platter, creating the expectation of a generous serving. Unfortunately, the actual portions don't quite match the presentation. Whether it's meat or fish, the amount served feels modest for both the size of the dish and the price you're paying. While the presentation looks impressive, it also exaggerates how much food you're actually getting, making the overall value feel disappointing. The restaurant advertises Northeastern (Dongbei) Chinese cuisine, but many of the dishes appear to have strong Sichuan influences, particularly the generous use of chili oil and bold seasoning. If you're a fan of rich, spicy Chinese food, you willprobably enjoy it. Personally, I found several dishes to be heavier on the oil than necessary. I don't mind this style of cooking occasionally, but it's definitely not something I'd want to eat regularly. By the end of the meal, you really feel the richness. Among everything I tried, the grilled saba fish was one of the better dishes. It was well-seasoned and cooked nicely, although once again the portion felt rather small considering the oversized serving platter and price. The frog dish was another highlight, with tender meat that absorbed the flavors well. The skewers were decent too and the menu offers plenty of variety, from seafood and beef to pork and other traditional Chinese dishes. Service is generally good considering this is a busy drinking restaurant. The staff are friendly, energetic and always willing to help. However, two issues stood out during my visits. Firstly, smoking is allowed indoors. As a non-smoker, I found it unpleasant having to breathe second-hand smoke throughout the meal. It definitely takes away from the overall dining experience. Secondly, our bill was incorrect on more than one occasion. We found ourselves having to check and request corrections almost every visit. What surprised me most was when the cashier casually mentioned that this happens with many customers. Rather than reassuring us, it suggested that billing mistakes have become an accepted part of the operation instead of something they're actively trying to eliminate. Verdict - Food: Good flavours with several enjoyable dishes, especially the saba fish and frog. However, the portions simply don't justify the prices being charged. I'd much rather see the restaurant reduce the amount of chili oil and let the spices and ingredients shine through. Combined with more generous portions, the overall dining experience would offer much better value. - Service: Friendly and hardworking staff. Unfortunately, repeated billing mistakes prevent the experience from feeling polished. - Atmosphere: A lively Chinese drinking restaurant with indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating. Expect a noisy, energetic environment but also be prepared for cigarette smoke if you're dining inside. Would I return? Probably not. After four visits, I feel I've explored enough of the menu. While there are a few dishes I'd happily order again, nothing left a lasting impression that makes me want to come back. This is a restaurant with good potential, but until the portions better reflect the pricing and the execution becomes more consistent, there are simply better Chinese restaurants I'd choose instead.

I like the food, it's really good!

Too much time even when not crowded we waited already 30 minutes and food have not yet coms

Good

Very good quality and authentic Chinese food. If it's a cool day, sit outside is very comfortable