Grandma Old Lady (Aihai Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
Floor 3, Aiqinhai Shopping Park, at the intersection of North Xincheng Avenue and North Third Ring East 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 Floor 3, Aiqinhai Shopping Park, at the intersection of North Xincheng Avenue and North Third Ring East Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Clear Soup Baby Bok Choy, Grandmother's Braised Pork, 客家茄子煲.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Floor 3, Aiqinhai Shopping Park, at the intersection of North Xincheng Avenue and North Third Ring East Road
- Popular dishes: Clear Soup Baby Bok Choy, Grandmother's Braised Pork, 客家茄子煲, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Squirrel-shaped Perch
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Dishes
Clear Soup Baby Bok ChoyUpper broth baby bok choy is a dish made primarily with baby bok choy, cooked together with ingredients such as century eggs and shrimp. The preparation typically involves washing and cutting the baby bok choy, then simmering it with century eggs, shrimp, and other ingredients in a rich broth until tender, followed by seasoning.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
客家茄子煲客家茄子煲 is a traditional Hakka dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried, then simmered with seasonings and a适量 of water until the eggplant becomes tender and fully absorbs the rich flavors of the broth.
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.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
Osmanthus Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinA classic Chinese dish featuring pork tenderloin marinated, fried, and coated in a sweet and sour sauce with osmanthus flowers for aroma and flavor.
Dragon and Phoenix Fried RiceA flavorful fried rice dish featuring shredded chicken and egg threads, symbolizing dragon and phoenix, with a savory and aromatic taste.
Special Fish Head PotA flavorful dish made with fresh fish head, tofu, mushrooms, and ginger, slowly simmered to create a rich, savory broth.
Xishi TofuXishi Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and辅料 like minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. After blanching the tofu, it's stir-fried with seasoned ingredients and simmered in broth to absorb rich flavors. The result is tender tofu with layered textures and savory taste.
Sizzling Beef SteakHibachi beef is a dish featuring beef, typically tenderloin or beef rolls, paired with onions and green peppers, quickly grilled on a hot iron plate. The beef is marinated first, then cooked with vegetables to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Pickled Mustard Greens with Small Yellow CroakerA traditional Chinese dish featuring small yellow croaker fish braised with pickled mustard greens, offering a savory and slightly tangy flavor.
Bread TemptationBread Temptation is a creative dessert featuring toast bread as its main ingredient. First, the toast is cut into cubes and baked until golden and crispy. Then, a hollow is created in the center and filled with vanilla ice cream. Finally, it is drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce and served with fresh fruit cubes.