Bird Spring Izakaya
日料 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 465, Jinjia 1st 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 No. 465, Jinjia 1st Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: One Night Vinegar, Salmon, Kyushu Eel Rice.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 465, Jinjia 1st Road
- Popular dishes: One Night Vinegar, Salmon, Kyushu Eel Rice, Pineapple Beef Ribs, Sashimi Platter
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Dishes
One Night VinegarA cold dish made by marinating lean pork in rice vinegar overnight. Main ingredients include lean pork, rice vinegar, ginger slices, and green onions. Simple preparation without cooking. The finished dish is tangy and appetizing with a crisp, tender texture.
SalmonSalmon, with tender flesh and vibrant color. Typically eaten raw, paired with mustard, soy sauce, or lemon juice to preserve its natural flavor. It can also be pan-fried, grilled, or boiled—simple to prepare and rich in nutrition.
Kyushu Eel RiceA dish featuring grilled eel served over rice, seasoned with a savory sauce.
Pineapple Beef RibsPineapple beef short ribs is a dish featuring beef short ribs and pineapple as main ingredients. After marinating, the beef is slow-cooked with pineapple chunks, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and natural sweetness and acidity from the pineapple that enhances the overall taste.
Sashimi PlatterA platter of fresh raw fish slices, typically featuring salmon, tuna, and snapper, served with vegetables and wasabi for a delicate, savory taste.
Mushroom and Shrimp DumplingsSteamed shrimp and enoki mushroom is a dish featuring fresh shrimp and enoki mushrooms. Shrimp is minced into paste, mixed with seasoned mushroom slices, and steamed or stir-fried to retain tenderness while the mushrooms absorb the flavorful broth.
Wagyu Fried RiceWagyu fried rice is made with premium wagyu beef, rice, eggs, and green onions, stir-fried quickly at high heat. Wagyu cubes are seared in hot oil, then mixed with beaten eggs and cooked rice, finally seasoned to perfection.
Dalian ScallopFresh scallops from Dalian are steamed or stir-fried with葱姜蒜, resulting in tender, flavorful seafood that retains its natural taste.
Grilled PineappleGrilled pineapple is a unique dessert made from fresh pineapple, carefully selected and prepared before roasting. During the roasting process, the sugar becomes more concentrated, resulting in a richer, sweeter taste while preserving the fruit's original flavor.
Sweet ShrimpSweet shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp, carefully prepared to highlight tender and juicy meat with a naturally sweet taste. Typically, uniformly sized shrimp are used, combined with simple seasonings to preserve the shrimp's inherent freshness and flavor.
芝士猪排芝士猪排以猪里脊肉为主料,经过腌制后裹上面粉、鸡蛋液和面包糠,油炸至金黄酥脆。最后在猪排表面覆盖一层融化的芝士,使口感丰富,外酥里嫩。
TunaTuna dishes are made primarily from fresh tuna, typically prepared with simple seasoning and cooking methods to preserve the fish's tender texture. Common preparation methods include tuna sashimi, tuna salad, and grilled or pan-seared tuna—each method highlighting the unique deliciousness of tuna.
Home-style Sake Tasting SetA curated set of Japanese sake paired with classic izakaya dishes like grilled skewers, edamame, pickled radish, and octopus balls—perfect for tasting and sharing.
Foie Gras Hand RollFoie gras hand roll is a dish made primarily with fresh foie gras, gently marinated and shaped by hand into small balls, then combined with rice or sushi rice. The foie gras is typically prepared using low-temperature slow cooking or light pan-frying to preserve its delicate texture, creating a unique flavor combination when paired with rice.