La Plage d'Argent sur Pietrosella

11/09/2026: I recently had a sudden craving for authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine, so I tried this place. I ordered Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), since it's basically the "signature dish" of Northeastern cuisine. When it arrived, my first impression was: the portion was quite generous, the pork slices were beautifully fried, with a golden and crispy outer layer, not the kind coated in a thick layer of batter. Taking a bite while it was still hot, the first bite was crispy, but the meat inside was still tender, and the sweet and sour flavor was quite pronounced, but not cloyingly sweet. The most important thing I care about with Guo Bao Rou is that it must be crispy. Some restaurants serve it delicious, but after five minutes it becomes completely soggy, ending up as "sweet and sour fried pork slices." This place was quite good; the outer layer still crackled when I ate it, and the sauce hadn't completely softened the crispy shell. The sweet and sour flavor leaned towards the sweet and sour, which I think is more in line with the feel of Northeastern Guo Bao Rou, not that overly thick, industrialized sweet and sour sauce. The pork slices themselves were also cut to a good thickness, so it didn't feel like you were eating nothing but starch. Served with shredded scallions and carrots, the sweetness is actually slightly reduced. But if you're like me and came specifically for the "Northeastern-style sweet and sour pork," I think this dish is worth ordering. Northeastern cuisine isn't the kind that's overly refined or eaten in a couple of bites; it's all about the hearty presentation and the satisfying taste. And honestly, sweet and sour pork is best eaten while it's hot. I'll definitely come again!

11/09/2026: I ordered the sweet and sour pork! It was incredibly crispy! I've officially declared it their signature must-order dish. It's made in a very authentic, old-fashioned way, with an extra crispy outer layer coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce. It's so crunchy when you bite into it while it's hot! Plus, they give you a generous amount of meat, making it so satisfying to eat big chunks of meat!