Mingyi Clay Pot
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 857, Mingyue Road, Chunxiao Subdistrict
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. 857, Mingyue Road, Chunxiao Subdistrict. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork, Five-Spice Tea Egg, Filled Fish Balls.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 857, Mingyue Road, Chunxiao Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Five-Spice Tea Egg, Filled Fish Balls, Filled Fish Dumplings, Tofu Skin
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Dishes
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
Five-Spice Tea EggFive-spice tea eggs are a traditional snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, gently cracking the shells, then simmering them together with tea and five-spice powder to allow the eggs to fully absorb the tea and five-spice flavors.
Filled Fish BallsFish balls are made primarily from fish meat. First, the bones are removed and the fish meat is finely minced. Then, egg white, starch, and other seasonings are added, mixed thoroughly, and shaped into small balls. Inside each ball is a savory meat or seafood filling. Once cooked and floating to the surface, they are ready to serve—tender in texture with a rich, flavorful center.
Filled Fish DumplingsBaoxin Fish Tofu is a dish made primarily from fish paste and tofu. The fish paste is stuffed into tofu cubes and then steamed or pan-fried. The outer tofu is soft while the inner fish filling is fragrant, offering a rich texture.
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Sauces Beef MeatballsSau Yee Beef Balls is a traditional dish made primarily from beef, characterized by its hidden broth inside. During preparation, the beef is minced and seasoned, then wrapped around a specially prepared broth before being skillfully shaped into balls. After cooking, the beef balls have a tender texture, and biting into them releases a rich, savory broth, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
LabazhouLabazhou is a traditional festival food made by simmering a variety of grains and legumes. Common ingredients include rice, millet, glutinous rice, red beans, green beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, red dates, and longan. To prepare it, all ingredients are washed and placed in a pot with water, then cooked until soft and porridge-like. It is typically eaten on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Gong WanGong Wan is a traditional Chinese meatball made from pork, fish, or shrimp, seasoned and shaped into balls, then boiled or used in soups and hot pots.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Celery and Century Egg PorridgeA comforting rice porridge made with bok choy and century egg, simmered to a smooth consistency.