Northern Cafe

Name: Northern Cafe
Address: 9305 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, California, 91324, US
Telephone: (818) 477-2238
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

$$ • Chinese, Dim Sum, Noodles

Hours:
9305 Reseda Blvd, Northridge
(818) 477-2238

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About Northern Cafe

Northern Cafe is a popular Chinese restaurant known for its authentic and flavorful dishes. The pulled noodle, cold spicy dish, mapo tofu, and Chongqing chicken are highly recommended. The flavors are top-notch and remind diners of dining in Asia. The spring onion pancake is a standout, along with the beef wrapped in roti, shrimp and chive dumplings, and chicken fried rice. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of booths and windows, creating a comfortable setting. The staff are friendly and the food generally comes out on time, making for a pleasant dining experience. Customers enjoy starting with Garlic Chicken Wings and Popcorn Chicken, which are delicious and salty, especially if you like fried chicken with a savory side. The House Special Beef Noodle Soup is a must-have, with warm broth steeped in aromatic beef flavor, cooked noodles, and beef to near perfection. Adding chili oil enhances the experience further, though some wish for spiciness without the oil. The handmade Juicy Pork Dumplings are well made, hot, and enjoyable to slurp, with 8 pieces offered in generous portions. The Angus Beef Fried Rice is tasty but falls a bit short compared to other dishes, lacking a bit of flavor kick. Many look forward to returning to explore more of the menu. Overall, Northern Cafe offers a great variety of dishes and a cozy atmosphere for groups, families, or a date night. Customers also praise the fresh noodles, tasty meat, and good-sized seaweed salad, while noting that some dishes like the fungus salad could be less vinegary. The restaurant's large, open space and good customer service contribute to a positive experience.