Northern China Eatery’s New Location Doubles as an Art Gallery | Eater Atlanta

"Awash in bright pink lotus flowers, rippling koi, and moody cranes by Andrew Blooms, the newest Eastside BeltLine outpost opens next to Emerald City Bagels and doubles as an art gallery: the painstakingly hand‑painted mural flows from the main dining room into selfie‑worthy bathrooms and up onto the ceiling, bathed in sunset‑like lighting hidden behind wood carvings that resemble mountains, with a black‑and‑white marble bar anchoring the room. The lush outdoor motif carries to a walk‑up window right off the BeltLine where diners can pull up from the trail. Known on Buford Highway for dumplings (hot and frozen to‑go), the menu here leans into those strengths with soup, steamed, and boiled dumplings—pork and fennel are standouts for $14—plus buns, plenty of noodles and fried rice, and the crowd‑favorite eggplant in garlic sauce ($16); with a table full of sweet‑and‑spicy grub, be sure to look up." - Henna Bakshi