Mei Yan (Huai Shu Lu Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 87 Huaishu Road, Waitan Subdistrict (near Jiefang Bridge)
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. 87 Huaishu Road, Waitan Subdistrict (near Jiefang Bridge). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Spicy Marinated Flower Snails, Ningbo Handmade Tangyuan.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 87 Huaishu Road, Waitan Subdistrict (near Jiefang Bridge)
- Popular dishes: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Spicy Marinated Flower Snails, Ningbo Handmade Tangyuan, Durian Pastry, Sea Urchin Braised Tofu Noodles
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Dishes
Buddha Jumps Over the WallBuddha Jumps Over the Wall is a famous traditional Fujian dish, primarily made with珍贵 ingredients such as shark fin, abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, and pigeon eggs, enhanced with aromatics like dried scallops, chicken, and ham. Each ingredient is separately stewed before being combined into one pot and slowly simmered over low heat to create a rich, flavorful broth where all ingredients blend harmoniously. The finished dish has a golden color and a thick, delicious soup.
Spicy Marinated Flower SnailsFresh flower snails are cleaned and marinated in a mixture of high-proof liquor, chili, ginger, and garlic for a crisp texture and a savory, slightly spicy flavor with prominent aroma of alcohol and spices.
Ningbo Handmade TangyuanNingbo handmade tangyuan is made from glutinous rice flour with black sesame and lard filling, shaped by hand and boiled. It has a soft, sweet taste and is a traditional seasonal delicacy in Jiangnan.
Durian PastryDurian puff is a Chinese pastry featuring fresh durian flesh as filling, wrapped in delicate flaky dough. After baking, the crust turns golden and crispy, while the durian aroma fills the inside, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Sea Urchin Braised Tofu NoodlesA dish featuring fresh sea urchin and yellow soy noodles simmered in broth, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Clay Pot Dried Fish with Braised PorkMade with dried fish and fatty pork belly, boiled briefly then slow-cooked in a clay pot with seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, fragrant fish meat, tender pork, and a savory-sweet flavor.
Selected Beef CubesSelected beef cubes stir-fried with vegetables, tender and flavorful.
Red Date CakeRed date cake is a sweet dessert made primarily with red dates, glutinous rice flour, and wheat flour. After pitting and steaming the dates, they are mashed and mixed with flour, sugar, and leavening agent, then steamed in a mold.
Ancient Method Hanging Oven Roasted Peking DuckA classic Peking duck prepared using traditional hanging oven roasting for crispy skin and tender meat, served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Ji Fish Steamed with WineFresh large shad fish steamed with yellow wine, ginger, and scallions, resulting in tender flesh and rich wine aroma.
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。
Wine-Infused Foie GrasA dish made by marinating goose liver in wine and then pan-searing it, resulting in a rich, smooth texture with a deep wine aroma.
Black Truffle PrawnFresh prawns are delicately cooked with black truffle, creating a rich and aromatic dish that highlights the natural sweetness of the seafood and the earthy depth of the truffle.