BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new eatery will begin serving chow mein, lotus leaf sticky rice, shrimp wonton noodle soup and other Asian specialties this weekend in Northampton County.
128, a full-service restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese dim sum, will open Friday, Aug. 15, at 128 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem, chef and owner Yiwen He said.
Ryan Kneller
The restaurant will offer seating for around 20 guests along with takeout service.
Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal consisting of small plates or snack dishes, and guests will be able to choose from options such as bean curd rolls, beef chow fun, siu mai and various steamed rice rolls (pork, beef or shrimp).
Other menu highlights will include dumplings such as chicken and corn, cabbage and pork and shrimp and scallop; and noodle dishes such as sour and spicy noodles, seafood noodle soup and shrimp wonton soup.
Most dishes are priced between $5 and $12.
Ryan Kneller
Specialty drinks, including hot or cold honey lemon tea and milk tea, also will be available.
The restaurant will operate 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Friday through Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, He said.