West Lake Bookside (Zhong'an Plaza Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Units 4006–4007, 4th Floor, Zhongan Plaza, Xinjian North Road (near Gate No. 1)
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 Units 4006–4007, 4th Floor, Zhongan Plaza, Xinjian North Road (near Gate No. 1). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork, Farmer's Spring Chicken Soup, Cold Noodles.
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: 4.5
- Address: Units 4006–4007, 4th Floor, Zhongan Plaza, Xinjian North Road (near Gate No. 1)
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Farmer's Spring Chicken Soup, Cold Noodles, Potato and Beef Stew, Song's Fish Soup
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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.
Farmer's Spring Chicken SoupA nourishing chicken soup made with free-range chicken and farmer's spring water, slowly simmered to bring out rich flavor and natural goodness.
Cold NoodlesCold noodles are a chilled noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, combined with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, egg skin, and other toppings. The cooked noodles are rinsed with cold or ice water to achieve a smooth texture, then mixed with a seasoned sauce typically made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili oil.
Potato and Beef StewA hearty dish made by stewing beef and potatoes together until tender, seasoned with soy sauce and other aromatics.
Song's Fish SoupSong's Fish Soup is a soup made from fresh fish meat with辅料 like ham, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Fish meat is minced, mixed with egg white and starch, cooked, then simmered with broth and辅料, finally thickened into a soup.
Walnut Wine Fermented Rice Balls SoupA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, fermented wine, and walnuts, offering a sweet and satisfying taste.
Frog Love ShrimpFrogs and shrimp are the main ingredients, marinated and stir-fried. Tender frog meat and sweet, chewy shrimp are sautéed with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a rich flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cake is a traditional sweet made from glutinous rice flour, water, and red sugar filling. Soft and chewy with a sweet, elastic texture.
Cheesy Sweet PotatoCheese sweet potato is a dish made with sweet potatoes as the main ingredient, steamed or baked and topped with cheese crumbles or sauce. The sweet potatoes are cut into pieces or kept whole, steamed until tender, then coated with cheese while hot to melt and blend in, creating a rich outer layer and soft, creamy interior.
Scallion Roast ChickenScallion roast chicken is made by marinating a whole chicken with scallions, ginger, and garlic, then roasting until tender and fragrant.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Spicy Sour Fish in Golden SoupBlack fish with sour cabbage in golden soup, featuring black fish slices marinated and stewed with pickled cabbage, ginger, garlic, then seasoned with a special golden broth for tender fish and rich flavor.