Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish 奈哥酸菜鱼 (Columbia University)

I absolutely love this place. 🙌🏽 We ordered the Sliced Fatty beef pot which was sooo flavorful, just needed some noodles. The sliced Beef in the hot and sour soup was so tender and the Chicken wings were perfectly crispy. I really appreciate that they sell Soju here as well as the fact that they close late. Also! can’t forget to mention that the mango crepe cake is bomb!! 🔥 Service was 10/10. I highly recommend you try this place if you’re looking for some good Chinese comfort food.

The food here was actually above my expectations. The shrimp balls were INCREDIBLE, perfect mix of crunchiness and chewiness. It doesn’t look that great on the outside but when you actually eat it it’s so good. The Thai Iced tea was perfection. I’m surprised that they made it good here even though it’s a Chinese restaurant. And the mushroom fish soup was really great. The portion size was a LOT bigger than I expected. There’s a lot of variety of vegetables, bean sprouts, lettuce, all kinds of ingredients in there. It’s really good to eat rice with the soup. Great place highly recommend.

After evening classes, all I really want is one thing: fast, bold, and something hot. I found this affordable, super filling spot on Broadway — Naige Suancaiyu (Columbia location) — and it’s an instant favorite among students. Even my Columbia undergrads light up the moment I mention “Nai Bro.” I arrived around 7:30 PM on a Monday, and the place was packed. I ordered a bit too much (no regrets though — took leftovers home for the next meal 😌): 🍲 Green Peppercorn Suancai Fish — tangy and refreshing, numbing but not overpowering, with very tender fish 🥩 Sour & Spicy Golden Broth Beef — seriously addictive broth, perfect with white rice 🍗 Yellow Braised Chicken — a classic that never disappoints; mushrooms, potatoes, and green peppers add great texture 🍗 Crispy Chicken Wings & Taiwanese Pop

Davy was our waiter and he provided great service. The food came out fast and it was so much food for such cheap price. Our total was $80 for 4 people and we were stuffed and satisfied

The sauerkraut fish is flavorful and comforting, with tender fish and a rich, slightly tangy broth. Portions are generous and perfect for sharing. Great spot near Columbia for a satisfying meal.