Lu Yu (Tianyi Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
3rd Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road
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 3rd Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 土炉烧饼, Potato, Crispy Pork Strips.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 3rd Floor, Tianyi International Shopping Center, No. 166 Zhongshan East Road
- Popular dishes: 土炉烧饼, Potato, Crispy Pork Strips, Tear-Split Spicy Pepper Chicken, Torn Chicken
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Dishes
土炉烧饼土炉烧饼是一种用面粉和水制成面团,经过发酵后擀成圆形,放入土炉中烘烤而成的传统面食。主要食材包括面粉、水和少量食用油,有时会加入芝麻或葱花增加风味。制作过程中通过土炉的高温使饼体外酥内软,表面金黄。
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Tear-Split Spicy Pepper ChickenHand-teared Sichuan pepper chicken is a cold dish made primarily with chicken. Cooked chicken thighs or whole chicken are torn into strips and mixed with seasonings such as Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Typically, the chicken is blanched or steamed before being seasoned, resulting in a tender texture and distinctive flavor.
Torn ChickenShredded chicken is a traditional Chinese dish with chicken as the main ingredient. The chicken is first boiled until cooked, then torn by hand into strips. Finally, it is mixed with a specially prepared seasoning to allow the chicken to fully absorb the aroma of the调料.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Osmanthus Sugar Rice CakeA traditional Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice cake soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with fresh osmanthus flowers, offering a soft, sweet taste with floral aroma.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Green Cold Noodles with ChickenA refreshing dish featuring chicken breast, green vegetables, and chilled noodles tossed in a savory sauce.
Garlic-Flavored Grilled FishGarlic-flavored roasted fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with garlic cloves and spices, then grilled. The fish meat is tender and juicy, with a rich garlic aroma. After roasting, the skin becomes slightly crispy while the inside remains moist, offering a layered and satisfying texture.
Garlic-Flavored Mekong FishA dish featuring fresh Mekong fish stir-fried with garlic, resulting in a savory and aromatic flavor.
Sauce-Flavored Mekong FishA dish featuring Mekong fish braised in a savory sauce made from fermented bean paste, garlic, and ginger, resulting in tender fish with rich flavor.
Fresh Green Pepper Grilled FishFresh green pepper-flavored grilled fish is made with fresh green peppers as the main ingredient, paired with fish ingredients, and then marinated and grilled. The fish is usually grass carp or sea bass, sliced or whole, and the green peppers are cut into segments and grilled together with the fish, allowing the fish to absorb the fragrant and slightly spicy flavor of the green peppers.
Black Pepper Mekong FishFresh Mekong fish stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and peppers, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic dish.