Zuo. Xia Ben (Dongbu New City Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 1699 Ningchuan 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. 1699 Ningchuan Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Small Squid with Holy Basil, Five-Flavor Rolls, Oden.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 1699 Ningchuan Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Small Squid with Holy Basil, Five-Flavor Rolls, Oden, Pineapple Cake, Elderflower Jelly with Cherry Tomatoes
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Small Squid with Holy BasilFresh small squid stir-fried quickly with holy basil. The squid is blanched to maintain a crisp texture, then tossed with fragrant holy basil and garlic. The dish features a clear color, strong aroma, and fresh, slightly spicy flavor.
Five-Flavor RollsA refreshing cold dish combining cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and tofu skin, tossed in a five-flavor dressing for a balanced taste of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty.
OdenOden is a traditional Japanese snack made with various ingredients such as fish balls, meatballs, tofu, and more, all simmered in a specially prepared broth. The ingredients are skewered on bamboo sticks and slowly cooked in the broth until they absorb the rich flavors, resulting in a delicious and savory taste.
Pineapple CakePineapple cake is a pastry made primarily from flour, sugar, butter, and pineapple filling. The outer crust is made from low-gluten flour, cream, and powdered sugar, while the filling is typically made from boiled pineapple flesh, giving it a soft, chewy texture. The dough is wrapped around the filling, molded, then baked until golden brown.
Elderflower Jelly with Cherry TomatoesA refreshing dessert made with cherry tomatoes and elderflower jelly, offering a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color.
Soup-Soaked RiceA simple dish where hot soup is poured over cooked rice, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the broth, often enhanced with vegetables, meat, or egg.
Oyster Chicken PotA savory stew featuring fresh oysters and chicken, simmered with aromatics for a rich, umami-packed dish.
Mitea Mu Noodles SaladA refreshing cold dish made with rice noodles (mitea mu) tossed in a savory peanut sauce with garlic, chili oil, and herbs.
Meat Sauce RiceRice with pork sauce is a dish made by combining pork sauce with rice. To prepare it, the pork sauce is simmered with spices and seasonings until rich and aromatic, then hot rice is served in a bowl and topped with the pork sauce and its broth, allowing each grain of rice to fully absorb the savory aroma of the pork sauce.
Liver and Meat StewA Chinese dish made with pork liver and pork, sliced alternately and steamed with seasonings for a tender and flavorful result.
Strawberry Sesame CheeseA dessert combining fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and toasted sesame seeds for a sweet, nutty flavor.
Fish Ball SoupFish ball soup is made by cooking fish balls crafted from fresh fish meat in water or broth. Main ingredients include fish, egg white, starch, and seasonings. Fish balls are typically round and smooth. Add葱姜, salt, or vegetables and seafood to enhance flavor.