A Mao Restaurant · Ningbo Old Brand (Xinhua Bookstore Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 99 Zhongshan East 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. 99 Zhongshan East Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eighteen Cuts, Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker, Ningbo Eel Strips.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 99 Zhongshan East Road
- Popular dishes: Eighteen Cuts, Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker, Ningbo Eel Strips, Grilled Seafood Dry Pot, Signature Braised Pork Belly
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Dishes
Eighteen CutsEighteen Cut is a dish featuring various meats and vegetables, typically including pork, beef, chicken, and fish, paired with green peppers, onions, and carrots, sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried.
Ningbo-style Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow CroakerYellow croaker is wrapped in tofu skin and steamed. The fish meat is tender, and the tofu skin absorbs flavor, creating a rich, savory taste.
Ningbo Eel StripsNing-style eel丝 is a traditional Ningbo dish from Zhejiang, featuring eel as the main ingredient. The boneless eel is sliced and stir-fried with wood ear mushrooms and green peppers, then seasoned and tossed evenly for a tender texture and rich flavors.
Grilled Seafood Dry PotA dish of grilled seafood such as shrimp, squid, and scallops, cooked with vegetables like bell peppers and onions in a dry pot over low heat, resulting in rich aroma and flavorful texture.
Signature Braised Pork BellySignature braised pork belly is a traditional delicacy made primarily with pork belly. The pork belly is cut into cubes, first pan-fried until slightly golden, then simmered slowly with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Salt and Pepper PrawnSalted pepper prawns are made with prawns as the main ingredient, seasoned with salted pepper, garlic, ginger, and other spices. After cleaning the prawns, they are marinated with cooking wine and salt, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, salted pepper and chopped green onions are sprinkled on top and mixed evenly.
Salt and Pepper Prawn (Small Portion)Fresh pei pei shrimp are deep-fried and seasoned with salt and pepper, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Braised Shrimp in Rice WineBraised shrimp in rice wine is a Chinese dish made with rosy shrimp and ingredients such as rice wine, ginger, and scallions. The shrimp is tender, with a rich wine aroma and a complex flavor.
Stone Pot TofuStoneware tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu, accompanied by fresh mushrooms, red peppers, and garlic. The tofu is cooked at high temperature in a stoneware pot, preserving its delicate texture while absorbing the fresh aroma of the ingredients, resulting in a unique flavor. Finally, a sauce is drizzled over the dish, enhancing its delicious taste.
Secret-Recipe Chicken PotA chicken pot dish made with whole chicken and secret spices, slowly simmered to tender perfection.
Secret Recipe Chicken Pot (with Pork Trotter)Secret Recipe Chicken Pot (with Pork Trotter) is a fusion stew dish. Main ingredients include chicken pieces, pork trotters, ginger, garlic, and various Chinese spices. The preparation involves blanching the chicken and pork trotters first, then simmering them together with spices in a clay pot or deep pot. Seasonings like soy sauce and cooking wine are added, and the dish is slow-cooked over low heat until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich. The finished dish features a thick, savory broth, tender chicken, and collagen-rich pork trotters.
Red Wine Glazed Small Rice BallsA sweet dessert featuring glutinous rice balls soaked in red wine, offering a soft and sweet flavor with subtle wine aroma.
Fried Tofu Skin Wrapped with Yellow CroakerFupi包裹黄鱼是一道以黄鱼为主料,用豆腐皮包裹后蒸制而成的菜肴。黄鱼去骨切段,与调味料拌匀后放入豆腐皮中卷起,再放入蒸锅蒸熟,使鱼肉鲜嫩入味,豆腐皮吸收汤汁后口感柔韧。
花雕罗氏虾花雕罗氏虾以新鲜罗氏虾为主料,配以花雕酒、姜片、葱段等调料烹制而成。虾仁经焯水或煎制后,与花雕酒一同焖煮,使虾肉吸收酒香,味道浓郁。
Scallion Oil Spider CrabFresh spider crab stir-fried with scallions and hot oil, resulting in a savory dish with tender meat and aromatic flavor.
Alaning-style Eel StripsEel strips stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar. Tender and smooth with a slightly sweet and salty taste.