Ningkai Restaurant (Dingzihu Primary School Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 89-14 Jianghong Shiji Mingyuan, Xiongchu Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 89-14 Jianghong Shiji Mingyuan, Xiongchu Avenue. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ningkai Duck Soup, Ningkai Fish Head and Fish Balls, Dry-burned stinky mandarin fish.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 89-14 Jianghong Shiji Mingyuan, Xiongchu Avenue
- Popular dishes: Ningkai Duck Soup, Ningkai Fish Head and Fish Balls, Dry-burned stinky mandarin fish, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips, Premium Garlic Shrimp
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Dishes
Ningkai Duck SoupNingkai duck soup is made with old duck and medicinal ingredients like goji berries, codonopsis, and red dates, slowly simmered for a rich, nourishing broth.
Ningkai Fish Head and Fish BallsA dish featuring tender fish head simmered in flavorful broth with delicate fish balls, combining rich fish aroma and freshness.
Dry-burned stinky mandarin fishStinky mandarin fish is made by salting fresh mandarin fish to develop a unique flavor, then braised dry. Main ingredients include mandarin fish and seasonings like ginger, scallion, garlic, and chili. The fish is first pan-fried, then simmered with seasonings until the sauce reduces and the fish absorbs the flavor with a slightly crispy surface.
Dry-Fried Lotus Root StripsDry-fried lotus root threads is a dish primarily made with lotus root as the main ingredient. The lotus root is sliced into thin strands and stir-fried until the surface turns golden and crispy, while the inside retains the original texture of the lotus root. During cooking,适量 of chili and spices can be added to enhance the flavor.
Premium Garlic ShrimpFresh shrimp stir-fried with abundant garlic, butter, and seasonings for a rich, savory flavor.
Pickled Pepper Bullfrog Hot PotA spicy hot pot featuring bullfrog and pickled peppers, simmered with aromatic spices for a bold, numbing flavor.
Stir-fried Baby Bok ChoyStir-fried Baby Bok Choy is a home-style dish primarily made with baby bok choy. Fresh baby bok choy is washed, cut into segments, quickly stir-fried in hot oil, and seasoned with an appropriate amount of salt to preserve the vegetable's fresh and tender texture.
Braised Fish BridgeA traditional Chinese dish featuring fresh fish braised with tofu and vegetables in a savory sauce, resulting in tender fish and rich flavor.
Stinky Guilu FishStinky mandarin fish is a dish made primarily from mandarin fish. To prepare it, the fish is marinated and fermented to develop a unique odor. During cooking, it is braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic, allowing the fish to absorb flavor while maintaining its tender texture.
Farewell My ConcubineBàwáng Biéjī is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with softshell turtle and chicken. The ingredients are simmered together with spices and seasonings over low heat until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful.
Spicy CrabSpicy crab is a dish made primarily with crabs, stir-fried with seasonings such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and green onions. First, the crabs are cleaned thoroughly, then stir-fried together with the seasonings so that the crab meat absorbs the spicy and fragrant flavors.