Old Northeast Dumpling House (Tianyuan Alley Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 35, Tianyuan Lane
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. 35, Tianyuan Lane. 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: Shredded Potato Salad, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Candied Sweet Potato.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 35, Tianyuan Lane
- Popular dishes: Shredded Potato Salad, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Candied Sweet Potato, Beef and Scallion Dumplings, Braised Pork Shank with Pickled Cabbage and Vermicelli
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Dishes
Shredded Potato SaladShredded potato salad is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. Potatoes are washed, sliced into thin strips, blanched, then drained. Add garlic paste, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and chili oil, mix well, and it's ready to serve.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Beef and Scallion DumplingsBeef and scallion dumplings are made with fresh beef and scallions. The beef is minced, mixed with chopped scallions and seasonings to form the filling, then wrapped in dough and boiled or steamed.
Braised Pork Shank with Pickled Cabbage and VermicelliA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork shank, pickled cabbage, and vermicelli, stir-fried together for a rich, savory flavor.
Celery and Pork DumplingsCelery and pork dumplings are made with fresh celery and pork as the main ingredients. The two are finely chopped, seasoned to create a flavorful filling, then wrapped in thin yet resilient dumpling wrappers. When boiled, the dumplings have a thin skin filled with generous stuffing—through the semi-transparent wrapper, you can see the vibrant green celery and pink meat alternating, releasing a fragrant aroma.
Celery and Pork DumplingsCelery and pork dumplings are made by mixing finely chopped celery and minced pork with seasonings, then wrapping in dough and boiling until cooked through. They offer a fresh, savory taste.
Sour Cabbage Pork DumplingsSauerkraut and pork dumplings are made primarily from pork and sauerkraut. The pork is minced and mixed with seasonings, then combined with finely chopped sauerkraut to form the filling. This filling is placed into rolled-out dough wrappers, sealed by pinching the edges, and then boiled or steamed until cooked through.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Leek and Pork DumplingsLeek and pork dumplings are made by wrapping a savory filling of minced pork and chopped leeks in thin dough wrappers, then steamed or boiled until tender. A classic Chinese comfort food.