Xianniang Down-to-Earth (Taigu Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 1039 Baizhang 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. 1039 Baizhang East Road. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Bone-Beating Sauce, Mixed Fish Platter, Salted Pepper Shrimp and Fish.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 1039 Baizhang East Road
- Popular dishes: Bone-Beating Sauce, Mixed Fish Platter, Salted Pepper Shrimp and Fish, Oil渣 Taro Soup, Sichuan-style Frog with Pickled Chili
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Dishes
Bone-Beating SauceA rich sauce made by simmering pork bones to extract marrow, then seasoned with spices and seasonings—commonly used for noodles, dipping, or as a hot pot base.
Mixed Fish PlatterA dish featuring a variety of fresh fish, often steamed or braised, served with vegetables and seasonings for a balanced, savory flavor.
Salted Pepper Shrimp and FishA Chinese dish featuring shrimp and fish seasoned with salt and pepper, fried until crispy and stir-fried with aromatics for a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Oil渣 Taro SoupA traditional Sichuan dish made with taro and pork cracklings, simmered in broth to create a rich, savory soup.
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.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
ClamClams are a seafood dish primarily made with fresh clams. The preparation typically involves cleaning the clams and steaming or stir-frying them with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, to preserve their natural freshness and flavor.
Screw Shell and River Shrimp Stir-fryA stir-fry dish made with fresh snails and river shrimp, seasoned with chili, ginger, and garlic for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Crab PasteCrab paste is made from fresh crab meat mixed with seasonings, offering a rich and savory flavor used in various dishes.