Ninghai Dining Hall (Jishigang Branch)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.8
Room 103, Xinwang Building, Jiheng 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 Room 103, Xinwang Building, Jiheng Road. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Black Ink Rice Cake, Handmade Shrimp Cake, Salt and Pepper Prawn.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Room 103, Xinwang Building, Jiheng Road
- Popular dishes: Black Ink Rice Cake, Handmade Shrimp Cake, Salt and Pepper Prawn, Fried Pork Crumbs with Taro, Fried Tangyuan
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Dishes
Black Ink Rice CakeA dish made with black ink or squid ink-infused rice cakes, served soft and chewy with savory sauce or seafood.
Handmade Shrimp CakeHandmade shrimp cakes made from fresh shrimp, eggs, starch, and a little scallion and ginger. Shrimp is minced and mixed with ingredients, shaped into round patties, then fried until golden brown on both sides. Crispy outside, tender inside, rich in flavor.
Salt and Pepper PrawnSalted pepper prawns are made with prawns as the main ingredient, seasoned with salted pepper, garlic, ginger, and other spices. After cleaning the prawns, they are marinated with cooking wine and salt, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, salted pepper and chopped green onions are sprinkled on top and mixed evenly.
Fried Pork Crumbs with TaroA traditional Chinese home-style dish made with taro and fried pork cracklings, offering a rich, savory flavor.
Fried TangyuanFried tangyuan is a traditional Chinese dessert made by deep-frying glutinous rice balls filled with sweet fillings like red bean or sesame paste, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior.
Stir-fried Sea ClamsA dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh sea clams with garlic and chili, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Secret Eighteen ChopA Chinese dish featuring eighteen types of ingredients, marinated and finely chopped before stir-frying for a rich, savory flavor.
Crab Bone SauceA rich sauce made from crab bones, known for its deep umami flavor and used in various dishes.
Wild Rice Stir-Fried with EggsA simple and nutritious dish made by stir-frying wild rice with beaten eggs, resulting in a savory and slightly nutty flavor.
Flavorful Crab PasteA savory crab paste made with fresh crab, garlic, ginger, chili, and special seasonings, offering a rich, slightly spicy flavor perfect for rice or dipping.
Spicy ShrimpSpicy shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp, stir-fried with spices such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The shrimp meat is tender and succulent, paired with aromatic spicy seasonings that create an enticing color and fragrance.
Braised Spanish Mackerel with Rice CakeBraised Spanish mackerel with rice cake is a dish featuring mackerel and rice cake. The mackerel is pan-fried until golden, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Rice cake slices are added to absorb the flavorful broth, becoming soft and chewy. The fish remains tender while the rice cake soaks up the rich flavors.
Black-eyed Fish Rice CakeBlack-eyed Fish Rice Cake is a traditional dish combining seafood and staple food. Main ingredients include fresh black-eyed fish, glutinous rice flour, water, salt, and a small amount of cooking oil. The fish is deboned, and the meat is cut into small pieces or minced into a paste. Glutinous rice flour is mixed with water to form a dough, then combined with the fish meat and seasoned. The mixture is shaped into cakes or strips. It is typically cooked by steaming or pan-frying—steaming yields a soft, chewy texture, while pan-frying creates a slightly crispy exterior. The finished dish is white in color, with the natural umami of fish and the aroma of rice, offering a soft yet chewy texture.