Lao Fang Zhai · Ningbo Seafood Noodles · Specialty Snacks
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 32 Laoshi Lane (30 meters south of Exit J, Gulou Metro Station, Line 1)
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. 32 Laoshi Lane (30 meters south of Exit J, Gulou Metro Station, Line 1). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Seafood Noodle Hot Pot, Signature Spider Crab and Yellow Croaker Noodles, Spider Crab.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 32 Laoshi Lane (30 meters south of Exit J, Gulou Metro Station, Line 1)
- Popular dishes: Seafood Noodle Hot Pot, Signature Spider Crab and Yellow Croaker Noodles, Spider Crab, Squid Crab and Yellow Croaker Noodles, Old Ningbo Handmade Tofu Pudding
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Dishes
Seafood Noodle Hot PotA hearty noodle dish featuring a mix of seafood like shrimp, squid, clams, and fish in a savory broth, served with vegetables for a balanced flavor.
Signature Spider Crab and Yellow Croaker NoodlesA dish featuring fresh spider crab and yellow croaker, served with handmade noodles in a rich, slow-cooked crab roe broth.
Spider CrabSpider crab is a dish made primarily with fresh spider crab. The preparation typically involves cleaning the crab body, then steaming or stir-frying it, and adding seasonings such as ginger and garlic to enhance the aroma according to taste. Spider crab has delicious meat and is a delicacy for seafood lovers.
Squid Crab and Yellow Croaker NoodlesA dish featuring fresh squid crab and yellow croaker, served with handmade noodles in a rich broth, offering a delicate balance of seafood flavors.
Old Ningbo Handmade Tofu PuddingMade from high-quality soybeans using traditional methods of grinding, boiling, and coagulating with natural gypsum. Smooth, delicate texture with rich soy aroma. No preservatives added, preserving authentic taste.
Old Ningbo Lard CakeA traditional Zhejiang dish made with lard, glutinous rice flour, and sugar, steamed to a crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior with rich lard aroma.
Lao Fangzhai Spider Crab and Yellow Croaker Seafood NoodlesLao Fangzhai spider crab and yellow croaker seafood noodles feature fresh spider crabs and yellow croakers, combined with shrimp, squid, and handcrafted noodles. The broth is rich and savory, highlighting the natural flavor of seafood through traditional Chinese cooking methods.
Lao Fangzhai Seafood NoodlesA flavorful seafood noodle dish featuring fresh shrimp, squid, and clams in a rich broth, served with hand-pulled noodles for a satisfying texture.
Fried Tofu Skin with Yellow CroakerA dish featuring fresh yellow croaker wrapped in fried tofu skin and steamed, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal.
Scallion Oil Spider CrabScallion oil hairy crab is a dish featuring live hairy crabs, cleaned and cut into pieces, stir-fried with scallions and ginger, then simmered with seasonings until flavorful, finished by drizzling hot oil to enhance aroma.
Scallion Oil Bamboo ClamsA dish made with fresh bamboo clams stir-fried in scallion oil, known for its tender texture and aromatic flavor.
Scallion Oil ClamsScallion oil clams are made with fresh clams, scallions, ginger slices, and a scallion oil sauce. Clams are cleaned, boiled, drained, then mixed with sautéed scallions to infuse the aroma.
Fresh Small Yellow CroakerFresh small yellow croaker is a delicacy made by pan-frying the fish until golden, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Fresh AbaloneFresh abalone is steamed or simmered to preserve its natural flavor, enhanced with broth, ginger slices, and scallions.