East by Northeast - Cambridge Restaurant Review

East by Northeast Restaurant Review – This new Inman square noodle house features gourmet Chinese tapas made from locally sourced ingredients. Chef Phillip Tang (T.W. Food; Hungry Mother) uses beef & pork from sustainable farmers, and hormone free chicken to create handmade small plates reminiscent of New York’s east village standout Momofuku. “The concept at East by Northeast is seasonally-driven, Chinese-inspired cuisine,” Tang explains. “East represents my Chinese heritage and Northeast reflects our New England location.” This small 25-seat restaurant (formerly Benatti) is very cozy, encouraging diners to share their selections. Start with their irresistible “snacks” like the candied peppercorn pecans; and the curry dusted carrot chips. Try the mouth-watering hand-rolled short rice noodles with chicken, daiken and shiitakes; or the home-made thick cut noodles with beef shank, celery root and parsnip. They also have delectable shrimp dumplings with carrots, ginger, and cilantro; and house-baked man tou bread filled with crispy pork belly and sweet bean paste. Chef Tang also serves some fantastic vegetable offerings, including a dish with sauteed kale, spiced rutabaga relish, lemon and garlic. Like any tapas restaurant, the bill can rise quickly, but East by Northeast’s exotic flavors from the far east are well worth the price.
East by Northeast, Inman Square, 1128 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, 617-876-0286.
http://exnecambridge.com/
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