Zhai Bian Cun She Fresh Beef Hot Pot (Ningbo Lifusite Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.6
Units 3F-23A/24, Level 3, Raffles City Plaza, No. 99 Daqing South Road
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 3F-23A/24, Level 3, Raffles City Plaza, No. 99 Daqing South Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spoon Nuts, Spoon Handle, Tendon Meat.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Units 3F-23A/24, Level 3, Raffles City Plaza, No. 99 Daqing South Road
- Popular dishes: Spoon Nuts, Spoon Handle, Tendon Meat, Hand-Beaten Small Yellow Beef Balls, Clear Soup Beef Shank Pot
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Dishes
Spoon NutsTenderloin, taken from the inner layer of the beef shoulder tender, shaped like a key, hence its name. To prepare, slice the tenderloin thinly, marinate with simple seasonings, then quickly blanch in hot pot until it changes color. The meat is fresh and tender, melting in your mouth—ideal for hot pot dishes.
Spoon HandleThe shoulder blade is a cut of beef taken from the inner layer of the cow's shoulder tender. It is sliced thinly, resulting in tender and juicy meat with clear grain patterns. Typically used for hot pot or barbecue, it can be enjoyed with simple seasonings and is a favorite dish among meat lovers.
Tendon MeatAnglo is a dish made primarily from long strips of beef taken from the back of the cow, sliced thinly using precise knife skills, and then cooked with specially prepared seasonings. Its meat is tender and flavorful, making it a popular choice for hot pot or barbecue.
Hand-Beaten Small Yellow Beef BallsHand-beaten small yellow beef balls made from fresh beef leg meat, tender and flavorful with a delicate texture.
Clear Soup Beef Shank PotClear soup beef brisket pot features beef brisket as the main ingredient, paired with carrots, onions, and ginger slices, slow-cooked to perfection. After blanching, the beef is simmered with seasonings in water or broth for several hours until tender and the broth remains clear.
Cantonese Fried Tofu SkinChao Shan fried tofu skin is a traditional snack from Chaozhou. It uses tofu skin as the main ingredient, which is filled with stuffing and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The tofu skin is fragrant and crunchy, while the filling is delicious and flavorful, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Chao Shan Rice NoodlesChao Shan Kui Tiao is a traditional Chaoshan snack made primarily from wide rice noodle sheets, served with beef, offal, or seafood, and cooked in a rich broth. The noodles are briefly blanched and then simmered together with the broth, followed by the addition of seasonings and side ingredients. It offers a smooth, elastic texture.
Beef brisket fatBeef brisket fat, primarily sourced from the fatty part of the beef chest, is carefully simmered and processed to achieve a golden yellow appearance. During preparation, the brisket fat is sliced thinly and briefly cooked with a specially crafted seasoning, preserving its original rich and aromatic flavor.
SnowflakeXuehua is a dish made from pork tenderloin sliced thin, marinated with egg white and starch, then fried or stir-fried. The finished dish is white like snow, tender in texture, often garnished with scallion and ginger threads.
Snowflake BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, named for its red and white marbled texture resembling snowflakes. To prepare it, the beef is sliced thinly, then marinated with a special seasoning before being quickly stir-fried until cooked. The dish showcases the tenderness of the beef perfectly blended with the seasonings.
Tender Fresh MeatFresh tender meat is a dish primarily made with pork, usually using pork tenderloin or梅花肉 (marbled pork). Sliced and marinated with starch, egg white, and seasonings, it's quickly stir-fried or blanched to retain its tender texture.