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East By Northeast

East By Northeast

(Now Closed)
Chinese Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Dumpling Restaurant$$$$
Inman Square, Cambridge
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 12, 2012
    ExNE was named one of the "The Top 6 Places to Taste the New Asian Fusion" by Bon Appetit. In-house noodles, dumplings and bao blow away the competition, of which there is little. [Eater 38 Member]
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    Marguerite AveryDecember 8, 2012
    I love what they can do with heritage pork. amazing amazing things. the thick homemade noodles are a treat. And the cocktails are quite good as well. btw Chinese restaurant doesn't quite describe it.
  • Rue La La
    Rue La LaSeptember 5, 2012
    Small and intimate, this Cambridge spot offers made-from-scratch noodles and dumpling wrappers with a flavorful medley of modern Chinese flavors. Choose anything on the menu - you can't go wrong.
  • Enrico S.heart icon on user image
    Enrico SJanuary 25, 2015
    Spectacular menu with unconventional combinations of flavors. Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Portions are on the smaller side.
  • Mina E.
    Mina E.November 13, 2010
    The chef is meticulous, tasting everything before it hits the table. Fun to watch from the bar. Try the thick noodles w pork ragout, Jonah crab shumai and the deliciously bitter grapefruit-jasmine coc
  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITAugust 16, 2014
    We loved the Grilled Eggplant Spread, Scallion pancake sandwich, Fried rice stuffed crêpe, & the Pork Shaomai!
  • Gilt City
    Gilt CityJune 6, 2011
    Crispy pork belly on mantou bread? Don’t be intimidated by the menu—everything is delicious. Every noodle is made in house, and all ingredients are sourced from local producers.
  • John B.
    John BarrowFebruary 9, 2014
    8 course tasting menu is the way to go. Try their tequila speciality drink as well.
  • Bon Appetit Magazine
    Bon Appetit MagazineFebruary 24, 2011
    This hot spot combines Chinese cooking w/ New England ingredients thanks to Chinese-American chef Phillip Tang. What 2 order:braised lamb cannelloni w/ chili garlic sauce, Honeycrisp apple & mizuna.
  • Diana M.
    Diana MetzgerSeptember 23, 2013
    So delicious! Do the 5 course tasting menu--so much food. Do whatever your waitress tells you; she's right!
  • Boston Magazine
    Boston MagazineNovember 15, 2011
    The name says it all: This tiny Inman Square spot cooks up Chinese-style dishes with New England ingredients, to delicious effect. Read more
  • Joshua B.
    Joshua BerkMay 18, 2012
    Smokey delight. The chef is absurdly talented. Not a single bad choice on the menu -- but he's known for the pork belly and confit.
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    Goss Nuzzo-JonesJanuary 6, 2015
    New menu is really good! The veggie ramen is delicious.
  • Amy
    AmyApril 15, 2013
    The five course prix fixe menu is a steal! You will leave stuffed.
  • Amélie P.
    Interesting. $35 for 5 course tasting meal is cheap for what you get, but most dishes were too spicy for me. Tapas portions, don't go there if you feel for a big plate!
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comJuly 27, 2010
    (Chef Phillip) Tang’s food is carefully crafted, well thought out, with a handmade aesthetic and an artful sensibility. No comparisons necessary. Read more
  • Adrian M.
    Adrian MottApril 7, 2010
    Check out our review of ExNE on The Fresh Dish: http://thefreshdish.com/2010/03/14/boston-restaurant-reviews-east-by-northeast-in-inman-square-cambridge/
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    Chang Long Zhu JinJanuary 19, 2015
    Ramen, buns... almost everything!
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinSeptember 12, 2012
    homemade rooibos tea-infused vodka with lemon and honey!
  • Markeya W.
    Markeya W.August 14, 2014
    Chef's Window!
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AylesJanuary 19, 2014
    Great date spot. Yummy!
  • Tiffany
    TiffanyMay 1, 2014
    Ramen is on Wednesday nights.
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixSeptember 16, 2010
    French technique mixes with family dim sum recipes in a great way. Order everything that involves smoked tofu. Read more
  • Hyoun P.
    Hyoun ParkApril 14, 2012
    Check out East by Northeast and other specials at @Cambervillechow
  • Wendy L.heart icon on user image
    Wendy LinMarch 22, 2015
    Buns are good, noodles dishes are a little overrated
  • Bo W.
    Bo WilliamsJanuary 16, 2010
    Smoked Pork meatballs are like eating a campfire... So smoky delicious!
  • Zak A.
    Zak AccuardiApril 17, 2012
    Dim sum brunch
  • Sesha Sayanan P.
    Sesha Sayanan PratapJanuary 30, 2010
    Don't get the scallion pancakes, but do get a noodle dish
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