Old Shu People Sichuan Cuisine (Xicao Ma Lu Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
No. 126, Xicao 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 No. 126, Xicao Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Wushan Grilled Fish, Spicy Pot-Braised Cabbage.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 126, Xicao Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Wushan Grilled Fish, Spicy Pot-Braised Cabbage, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Spicy Pot-Fried Tofu
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Dishes
Spicy Chicken with Chili SauceSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is boiled until tender, then shredded and drizzled with a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce. Finally, it is garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Wushan Grilled FishWushan烤鱼 uses fresh fish as the main ingredient, marinated with various spices and seasonings before grilling. The fish meat is tender and the skin crispy, paired with a variety of vegetables or soy products to create a unique flavor.
Spicy Pot-Braised CabbageDry-braised cabbage is a Chinese dish featuring cabbage as the main ingredient, typically cooked with pork belly, garlic, ginger, and chili. The cabbage is cut into pieces, pork belly sliced, then stir-fried until the pork releases oil. Garlic, ginger, and chili are added for aroma, followed by cabbage until just cooked through, then seasoned.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Spicy Pot-Fried TofuDry Pot Tofu is a Chinese dish featuring tofu as the main ingredient. Tofu is sliced, pan-fried until golden, then stir-fried with green peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger. Seasonings are added and stirred well, then garnished with scallions or cilantro. Proper heat control ensures crispy outside and tender inside, with flavorful ingredients.
Torn BaoA hand-teared bun is a flour-based food made by kneading, fermenting, dividing into small portions, rolling into thin sheets, stacking, and steaming. It has a soft outer layer, distinct layers, and a fluffy, elastic texture, commonly eaten as a staple or snack.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Sichuan Boiled CarpSichuan-style boiled grass carp is a Chinese dish featuring grass carp as the main ingredient. The fish is sliced, marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices, then blanched together with bean sprouts, cabbage, and other vegetables in boiling water. In a wok, oil, doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns are stir-fried until fragrant, followed by adding broth and bringing it to a boil. The fish slices and vegetables are then added to cook through. Finally, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and cilantro are sprinkled on top, and hot oil is poured over to enhance 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.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.