Amao Restaurant (Yinzhou Wanda Plaza Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
Entrance of Ala IN Lane, 1st Floor, Gate 5, Siming Middle Road Wanda Plaza (Underground Parking Zone E; traditional opera performances: 17:30–19:30)
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 Entrance of Ala IN Lane, 1st Floor, Gate 5, Siming Middle Road Wanda Plaza (Underground Parking Zone E; traditional opera performances: 17:30–19:30). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eighteen Cuts, Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker, Ning's Eel Strips.
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: 4.4
- Address: Entrance of Ala IN Lane, 1st Floor, Gate 5, Siming Middle Road Wanda Plaza (Underground Parking Zone E; traditional opera performances: 17:30–19:30)
- Popular dishes: Eighteen Cuts, Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker, Ning's Eel Strips, Home-style Braised Loofah, Signature Braised Pork Belly
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Dishes
Eighteen CutsEighteen Cut is a dish featuring various meats and vegetables, typically including pork, beef, chicken, and fish, paired with green peppers, onions, and carrots, sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried.
Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow CroakerYellow croaker is wrapped in tofu skin and steamed. The fish meat is tender, and the tofu skin absorbs flavor, creating a rich, savory taste.
Ning's Eel StripsA dish made with eel strips stir-fried with vegetables and seasonings, known for its tender texture and savory flavor.
Home-style Braised LoofahA home-style dish made by braising loofah with pork and seasonings, resulting in a soft, savory, and slightly sweet flavor.
Signature Braised Pork BellySignature braised pork belly is a traditional delicacy made primarily with pork belly. The pork belly is cut into cubes, first pan-fried until slightly golden, then simmered slowly with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
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.
Salt and Pepper Prawn (Small Portion)Fresh pei pei shrimp are deep-fried and seasoned with salt and pepper, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Braised Shrimp in Rice WineBraised shrimp in rice wine is a Chinese dish made with rosy shrimp and ingredients such as rice wine, ginger, and scallions. The shrimp is tender, with a rich wine aroma and a complex flavor.
Stone Pot TofuStoneware tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu, accompanied by fresh mushrooms, red peppers, and garlic. The tofu is cooked at high temperature in a stoneware pot, preserving its delicate texture while absorbing the fresh aroma of the ingredients, resulting in a unique flavor. Finally, a sauce is drizzled over the dish, enhancing its delicious taste.
Secret-Recipe Chicken PotA chicken pot dish made with whole chicken and secret spices, slowly simmered to tender perfection.
Fried Tofu Skin Wrapped with Yellow CroakerFupi包裹黄鱼是一道以黄鱼为主料,用豆腐皮包裹后蒸制而成的菜肴。黄鱼去骨切段,与调味料拌匀后放入豆腐皮中卷起,再放入蒸锅蒸熟,使鱼肉鲜嫩入味,豆腐皮吸收汤汁后口感柔韧。
Scallion Oil Spider CrabFresh spider crab stir-fried with scallions and hot oil, resulting in a savory dish with tender meat and aromatic flavor.
Rice Wine Walnut SoupA sweet dessert made with walnuts and rice wine, simmered with rock sugar for a rich, nutty flavor.
Alaning-style Eel StripsEel strips stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar. Tender and smooth with a slightly sweet and salty taste.
Ala Special Fish Head (Large Portion)Ala Special Fish Head (Large Portion) is made with fresh fish head simmered with secret seasoning. Main ingredients include fish head, ginger slices, scallions, garlic cloves, and special sauce, slow-cooked to create a rich broth and tender fish meat with deep flavor.
Ala Old-Style Three Delicacies SoupAla Old-Style Three Delicacies Soup features pork, shrimp, and dried mushrooms, simmered traditionally for a clear, fresh broth with natural flavors.