Xinhai Tea Restaurant (Yidu Cultural Plaza Branch)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 46, Yidu Culture Plaza, Unit 1-5
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. 46, Yidu Culture Plaza, Unit 1-5. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Milk Sauce Toast, Whirlwind Egg Fried Rice, Favorite Frog Rice.
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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 46, Yidu Culture Plaza, Unit 1-5
- Popular dishes: Milk Sauce Toast, Whirlwind Egg Fried Rice, Favorite Frog Rice, Lemon Spark, Egg and Shrimp Fried Rice
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Dishes
Milk Sauce ToastA classic Hong Kong breakfast snack made by spreading a rich milk sauce on toast and baking or frying until golden and creamy.
Whirlwind Egg Fried RiceA creative Chinese dish featuring fried rice topped with a rolled omelet and seasoned sauce, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Favorite Frog RiceFrogs are stir-fried with a special sauce and served over fragrant rice, delivering a rich and spicy flavor.
Lemon SparkA refreshing drink made with fresh lemon juice, honey, and mint, served over ice for a crisp, sweet-tart flavor.
Egg and Shrimp Fried RiceFried egg and shrimp rice features fresh shrimp and eggs, stir-fried together to create a silky texture where the egg coats the shrimp, then mixed with cooked rice. A touch of seasoning enhances the flavor.
Fried Chicken CutletFried chicken cutlet is a dish made primarily from chicken breast, marinated and then coated with starch or breadcrumbs before being deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Octopus and Shrimp OkonomiyakiA Japanese-style pancake made with flour, eggs, cabbage, octopus, and shrimp, pan-fried until golden and topped with sauce.
BorschtBorscht is a soup made primarily from beef, cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes, typically seasoned with tomato sauce or paste and simmered to perfection. To prepare it, beef is first blanched and then slowly cooked together with vegetables to allow the flavors to meld.
Braised Pork Bone TeaBak Kut Teh is a soup made primarily with pork bones and meat, typically using pork ribs, trotters, or spareribs, simmered with spices like star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cardamom, and cloves. Bones are blanched to remove odor, then slow-cooked for hours to create a rich broth. Some versions add chicken or beef for enhanced flavor.
Pineapple Oil SandwichPineapple bun with butter is a classic Hong Kong snack, mainly composed of a pineapple bun and butter. The pineapple bun is a sweet bread with sesame seeds on the surface and a soft interior; the butter melts naturally when placed inside the sliced bun. To prepare it, butter is placed in a warm pineapple bun, allowing it to melt and create a unique texture.