Old Lady Big Canteen (Zhenming Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 80 Ming 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. 80 Ming Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spiced Peanut Salad, Pickled Vegetable and Pork Stir-Fry Soup, Stir-Fried Shrimp in Oil.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 80 Ming Road
- Popular dishes: Spiced Peanut Salad, Pickled Vegetable and Pork Stir-Fry Soup, Stir-Fried Shrimp in Oil, Pig Trotter and Soybean Soup, Braised Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Spiced Peanut SaladCold-mixed peanuts is a chilled dish primarily made with peanuts, typically combined with scallions, ginger, garlic, and seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil.
Pickled Vegetable and Pork Stir-Fry SoupPreserved vegetable and pork shreds soup is a dish primarily made with pork tenderloin and preserved vegetables. The pork is sliced into fine threads, marinated with a small amount of starch and seasonings, then cooked together with shredded preserved vegetables in water until boiling. After seasoning, it is simmered until the pork shreds are fully cooked, resulting in a clear broth with a fresh and aromatic flavor.
Stir-Fried Shrimp in OilA Chinese dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh shrimp in hot oil, resulting in tender, flavorful shrimp with a glossy red appearance.
Pig Trotter and Soybean SoupA hearty soup made with pig trotters and soybeans, slow-cooked to tender perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork RibsBraised pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish made with pork ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and then braised with caramelized sugar. It has a bright red color, tender texture, and rich sauce, making it beloved by diners.
Stir-fried celery with fried tofuCelery stir-fried with dried tofu is a Chinese home-style dish. Wash and cut celery into segments, and cube the dried tofu. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry celery until tender, then add tofu and season with salt. Simple to make, fresh and crisp.
Scallion Oil KelpA Chinese cold dish made with kelp and scallions, where hot oil is poured over sliced scallions to enhance aroma, then mixed with seasonings like soy sauce and vinegar for a fresh, savory flavor.
Scallion-Baked Crucian CarpA dish made by pan-frying crucian carp with scallions and simmering until tender, resulting in a savory, aromatic flavor.
Tomato and Egg SoupTomato and egg soup is a home-style dish primarily made with tomatoes and eggs. The preparation is simple: after cutting the tomatoes into pieces, add them along with beaten eggs into boiling water, gently stir, and cook until the ingredients are thoroughly done. The soup has a bright color and a refreshing taste.
Spicy TofuSpicy tofu is a dish made primarily from soft tofu, seasoned with fermented broad bean paste, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The tofu is cut into cubes, blanched, then stewed together with the sautéed seasonings to allow the tofu to absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.