Old Tradition Food E-Home (Century Oriental Plaza Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
Ala Haocai Market, Century Oriental Plaza
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 Ala Haocai Market, Century Oriental Plaza. 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: Dongqian Lake Green Rice Cake, Double-Layer Cake, Two-color Rice Cake.
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: Ala Haocai Market, Century Oriental Plaza
- Popular dishes: Dongqian Lake Green Rice Cake, Double-Layer Cake, Two-color Rice Cake, Round Millet Cake, Black Rice Cake
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Dishes
Dongqian Lake Green Rice CakeA traditional snack made from glutinous rice and mugwort juice, steamed into a soft, fragrant cake, often filled with sweet red bean or savory fillings.
Double-Layer CakeA traditional Chinese dessert made of two layers of steamed rice cakes, often flavored with brown sugar or coconut milk, offering a soft and sweet taste.
Two-color Rice CakeA traditional Chinese steamed rice cake made from glutinous rice flour and natural colorants, resulting in a soft, sweet treat with vibrant two-tone appearance.
Round Millet CakeA traditional Chinese dessert made from millet, steamed into a soft and sweet round cake, often flavored with red dates or red beans.
Black Rice CakeA traditional sweet dessert made from black glutinous rice, steamed and known for its soft, chewy texture and natural sweetness.
Fenghua Rice BunFenghua rice bun is a traditional snack from Fenghua, Zhejiang, made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water, steamed to a soft and sweet texture with a subtle rice aroma.
Ningbo Water Tower CakeA traditional Jiangnan dessert made from glutinous and regular rice flour, steamed in layered form with sweet fillings like red bean or jujube paste, resembling a water tower.
Green Rice Dumpling with Yellow Bean FillingA traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice dough filled with sweetened yellow bean paste, steamed to perfection.
Ash Juice DumplingA traditional snack made from glutinous rice flour and ash water, known for its soft, chewy texture and subtle aroma.
Black RiceBlack rice is a staple food made primarily from black rice, soaked and cooked or steamed. Black rice has a purple husk and is rich in anthocyanins and nutrients. It's often mixed with regular rice or used alone, then cooked until tender in a pot or rice cooker.