Old Friends Sichuan Cuisine (Zhonggongmiao Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 368 Caichang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Ningbo, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 368 Caichang Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Signature Grilled Fish, Salted Pepper Lobster.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 368 Caichang Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Signature Grilled Fish, Salted Pepper Lobster, Sichuan Boiled Beef, Sichuan-style Frog with Pickled Chili
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Dishes
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Signature Grilled FishSignature grilled fish features fresh fish marinated and roasted, served with bean sprouts, potatoes, lotus root, enoki mushrooms, and a special sauce for rich aroma.
Salted Pepper LobsterSzechuan salt lobster is a dish made with fresh lobster. After cleaning, the lobster is cut into pieces and deep-fried until slightly golden. It's then stir-fried with Szechuan pepper salt, garlic, and ginger to infuse flavor. The finished dish has a golden color and rich aroma.
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-style Frog with Pickled ChiliSichuan-style pickled chili frog is a dish primarily made with frog meat and pickled chilies. The preparation involves cooking the prepared frog with pickled chilies, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings to achieve a spicy and sour flavor.
Sour Cabbage with Grass CarpSour cabbage carp is a dish made primarily with grass carp and sour cabbage. The cleaned carp is cut into pieces and stewed with prepared sour cabbage, allowing the fish to absorb the sour aroma and create a unique flavor.
Sour Spicy Lotus Root CubesSour and spicy lotus root cubes: Cut lotus root into cubes, blanch, then stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and chili. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Spicy Pig TrottersSpicy pig trotters is a dish primarily made with pig trotters, prepared through marinating, frying, and stir-frying. This process results in crispy skin and tender, juicy meat inside, then seasoned with chili peppers and spices to create a deliciously spicy and aromatic flavor.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.
Spicy Chicken GizzardSpicy chicken gizzards is a dish primarily made with chicken gizzards. After cleaning and slicing, the gizzards are marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices to remove any fishy odor, then stir-fried together with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings. The finished dish has a bright red color, a crisp and tender texture, and a rich spicy flavor.