Xiang Lao Ge (Wenshan Road Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 438 Wenshan Road
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 No. 438 Wenshan Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lao Ge Pig Trotter, Health-Preserving Meat Date Soup, Spicy Fish in Hanging Pot.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 438 Wenshan Road
- Popular dishes: Lao Ge Pig Trotter, Health-Preserving Meat Date Soup, Spicy Fish in Hanging Pot, 手撕排骨, Yongzhou Blood Sauce Duck
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Dishes
Lao Ge Pig TrotterA specialty dish made with pork trotters slow-cooked in a secret sauce, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Health-Preserving Meat Date SoupA nourishing soup made with lean pork and red dates, slowly simmered to create a clear, flavorful broth that supports health and well-being.
Spicy Fish in Hanging PotA classic Sichuan dish featuring fresh carp cooked in a spicy sauce with vegetables, served in a hanging pot to enhance aroma and flavor.
手撕排骨手撕排骨是一道以猪排骨为主要食材的菜肴，将排骨煮熟后用手撕成小段，再与调味料一同炒制或炖煮。常见做法包括加入酱油、糖、葱姜蒜等调料，使排骨入味且肉质软嫩。
Yongzhou Blood Sauce DuckYongzhou blood sauce duck is a dish made by marinating duck meat with duck blood, doubanjiang, chili and other seasonings before stir-frying. Duck pieces are mixed with duck blood and simmered with seasonings to enhance flavor and texture.
Small Fish and Shrimp from the RiverThis dish features fresh river-caught small fish (such as small crucian carp or miscellaneous small fish) and small river shrimp as the main ingredients. After cleaning and draining, the fish and shrimp are typically deep-fried or dry-fried until golden and crispy. They are then quickly stir-fried with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers, and seasoned simply with salt and Sichuan pepper powder. The result is a golden, crispy dish that highlights the natural flavor and crunchy texture of the ingredients.
Sichuan-style Frog with Pickled ChiliSichuan-style pickled chili frog is a dish primarily made with frog meat and pickled chilies. The preparation involves cooking the prepared frog with pickled chilies, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings to achieve a spicy and sour flavor.
Braised Stinky Mandarin FishBraised stinky mandarin fish is a dish made with mandarin fish, fermented through a special process before braising. Main ingredients include fresh mandarin fish, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. The fish is first marinated and fermented, then pan-fried and simmered with seasonings until flavorful.
Old Jar Spicy Chopped Pepper Fish Head KingA dish featuring fresh fish head steamed with traditional fermented spicy chopped pepper from old jars, delivering a rich, spicy flavor.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Changsha Stir-Fried PorkChangsha stir-fried pork with green peppers is a Hunan specialty. Pork belly slices are stir-fried to release oil, then mixed with green peppers, garlic, and ginger, seasoned and cooked quickly for tender, non-greasy meat and crisp peppers.