Xijian Bieyuan · Specialty Farmhouse Cuisine
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 1, Chating New Village, Dongcun, County Road 005, Dongqian Lake Tourism and Vacation Zone
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. 1, Chating New Village, Dongcun, County Road 005, Dongqian Lake Tourism and Vacation Zone. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongqian Lake Smoked Crucian Carp, Spring Shoot Omelette, Wood Apple Jelly.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 1, Chating New Village, Dongcun, County Road 005, Dongqian Lake Tourism and Vacation Zone
- Popular dishes: Dongqian Lake Smoked Crucian Carp, Spring Shoot Omelette, Wood Apple Jelly, Salted Pepper Beef Short Ribs, Streamside Handmade Tofu
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Dishes
Dongqian Lake Smoked Crucian CarpDongqian Lake Smoked Crucian Carp is a traditional Ningbo dish made by curing and smoking fresh crucian carp with tea leaves and rice husks, resulting in tender fish with a distinctive smoky aroma.
Spring Shoot OmeletteA Chinese home-style dish made with fresh spring bamboo shoots and eggs, pan-fried until golden, offering a delicate and fragrant taste.
Wood Apple JellyWood apple jelly is a traditional Chinese dessert made from the seeds of the wood apple tree, known for its smooth texture and sweet taste.
Salted Pepper Beef Short RibsA Chinese dish made with beef short ribs marinated, fried until crispy, then stir-fried with salt, pepper, and aromatics for a savory, crunchy texture.
Streamside Handmade TofuHandcrafted tofu made with mountain spring water, served with seasonal vegetables and a special sauce for a fresh, delicate taste.
Qianhu PengyuA specialty dish featuring fresh fish from Qianhu Lake, simmered with tofu and greens to create a delicate, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried ChickenStir-fried chicken is a Chinese dish made primarily with chicken, usually thigh or breast meat cut into pieces, stir-fried quickly with scallions, ginger, garlic, and hot oil to keep the meat tender.
Boiled River Shrimp in Salt WaterSalted river shrimp is a dish made with fresh river shrimp. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled in salted water with ginger slices and green onions, then drained and served. Simple to prepare, it preserves the shrimp's natural flavor.
Braised FishBraised fish is a dish made with fresh fish, marinated and pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Main ingredients include fish, ginger, scallions, garlic, and seasonings.
Homemade Shepherd's Purse Rice CakeHomemade Shepherd's Purse Rice Cake is a traditional Chinese snack made primarily with fresh shepherd's purse, glutinous rice flour, and water. The shepherd's purse is blanched and chopped, then mixed with glutinous rice flour and water to form a dough. The dough is shaped into long strips or pressed into molds, then steamed until cooked. The final product has a vibrant green color, a soft and chewy texture, and carries the fresh aroma of shepherd's purse.
Qianhu KissQianhu Kiss is a Zhejiang-style dish featuring small river shrimp from Qian Lake, paired with local green-shell snails. The shrimp and snails are blanched separately, then quickly stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and Shaoxing rice wine. A small amount of soy sauce and sugar is added for seasoning before reducing the sauce. The dish highlights the natural sweetness of freshwater seafood, with tender shrimp and chewy snails, embodying the authentic taste of lake delicacies.
Qianhu Snail Stir-fryA stir-fried dish made with fresh snails from Qianhu Lake, seasoned with chili, ginger, and garlic. It's a classic Zhejiang home-style recipe.
Steamed Crucian CarpA dish made by steaming crucian carp with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in tender fish and a clear, savory broth.