N.E. Chinese

2620 N. HIGH ST. 614-725-0880 Aug. 24 ½ (out of five) Uncommon dishes from northeastern China, plus strong kitchen execution, lend distinction to a new mom-andpop shop.

cucumber, dried tofu, cabbage and beannoodle salad; sour vegetables with sweet-potato noodle; spicy pork with cilantro; beef noodle in cold broth; spicy chicken, potato and noodles