Gu Juren Farmer's Canteen (Southern Business District Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 9, Taiju Alley; Rooms 201, 202, 205, No. 468, Taikang Middle Road, Southern Business District, Shounan Subdistrict
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Ningbo, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 9, Taiju Alley; Rooms 201, 202, 205, No. 468, Taikang Middle Road, Southern Business District, Shounan Subdistrict. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork, Grandmother's Green Beans, Braised 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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 9, Taiju Alley; Rooms 201, 202, 205, No. 468, Taikang Middle Road, Southern Business District, Shounan Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Grandmother's Green Beans, Braised Fish Head, Special Braised Chicken, Chinese Cabbage Meatball with Mushroom Sauce
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Dishes
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
Grandmother's Green BeansA classic home-style dish featuring fresh green beans stir-fried with garlic, minced meat or cured pork for a savory and satisfying flavor.
Braised Fish HeadHome-style fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using fresh bighead or carp heads, seasoned with ginger, scallions, garlic, and simmered slowly in water or broth until tender and flavorful.
Special Braised ChickenA flavorful dish made by braising chicken with soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and scallions until tender and richly seasoned.
Chinese Cabbage Meatball with Mushroom SauceA hearty dish featuring Chinese cabbage, pork meatballs, and a rich mushroom sauce—deliciously savory and satisfying.
White CrabA dish made with fresh crabs, steamed or boiled to preserve their natural flavor, typically served with ginger vinegar sauce for a delicate and savory taste.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Scallion Oil ClamsScallion oil clams are made with fresh clams, scallions, ginger slices, and a scallion oil sauce. Clams are cleaned, boiled, drained, then mixed with sautéed scallions to infuse the aroma.
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.
Steamed egg custardEgg custard is a dish made primarily with eggs, mixed with an appropriate amount of water or broth, then steamed. To prepare it, beat the eggs and mix them with warm water or broth in the correct ratio. Strain the mixture to remove bubbles, pour it into a container, cover with plastic wrap or a plate, and steam over high heat until the egg mixture sets.