Grandmother's House (Tianyi Plaza Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
4th Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road
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If you are traveling in China to visit Ningbo, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 4th Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Grandmother's Braised Pork, Grandmother's Tea-Scented Chicken, Grandmother's Fish Head.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Ningbo
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: 4th Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road
- Popular dishes: Grandmother's Braised Pork, Grandmother's Tea-Scented Chicken, Grandmother's Fish Head, Milk-Flavored Green Pea Puree, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
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Dishes
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Grandmother's Tea-Scented ChickenGrandmother's Tea-Scented Chicken is a dish made by marinating chicken in tea and various spices, then slowly stewing it. The main ingredients include chicken thighs or whole chicken, green tea or oolong tea, ginger slices, scallions, garlic cloves, and seasonings. First, the chicken is marinated to absorb the flavors, then gently stewed with tea and spices over low heat, allowing the chicken to absorb the tea aroma while remaining tender and juicy.
Grandmother's Fish HeadGrandmother's fish head is a dish made with fresh fish head, simmered with ginger, scallions, garlic, and other ingredients. Typically using bighead carp or silver carp head, it's first pan-fried until slightly golden, then slowly stewed in water or broth to make the flesh tender and the soup rich.
Milk-Flavored Green Pea PureeA smooth puree made from fresh green peas blended with milk and butter, offering a creamy, subtly sweet flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Golden Tangerine TeaGolden tangerine tea is made by steeping fresh tangerine slices or whole fruits in tea, offering a refreshing and sweet-tart flavor with a subtle citrus aroma.
Spicy Frog LegsStir-fried Frog is a dish primarily made with frog meat, cooked with various spices and seasonings. The frog meat is tender and, after careful marination, is stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.