Old Ningbo 1381 Restaurant (Hongtai Plaza Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 1462 Ningchuan Road, Hongtai Plaza, North Zone, Building 2, Shops F101 & F201
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. 1462 Ningchuan Road, Hongtai Plaza, North Zone, Building 2, Shops F101 & F201. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Fu Hemp Ball, Ningbo Old Three Fresh, Handcrafted Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 1462 Ningchuan Road, Hongtai Plaza, North Zone, Building 2, Shops F101 & F201
- Popular dishes: Kung Fu Hemp Ball, Ningbo Old Three Fresh, Handcrafted Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow Croaker, Handmade Tofu Skin, Walnut Wine Ferment
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Dishes
Kung Fu Hemp BallA creative Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice flour, filled with sesame and peanuts, deep-fried until golden and crispy, offering a sweet, nutty flavor.
Ningbo Old Three FreshNingbo Old Three Fresh is a traditional Ningbo dish featuring fresh shrimp, fish, and meat, typically using river shrimp, yellow croaker or sea bass, and pork or tenderloin, simmered together with broth to preserve original flavors.
Handcrafted Tofu Skin Wrapped Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker wrapped in handmade tofu skin and steamed to perfection, offering a delicate texture and savory flavor.
Handmade Tofu SkinHandmade tofu skin is made from soybeans using traditional methods, resulting in a delicate and flexible texture. Commonly used in rolls, stir-fries, or soups with vegetables or meat.
Walnut Wine FermentA sweet dessert made with walnuts and fermented rice wine, offering a fragrant and creamy texture.
Oil渣 Taro SoupA Chinese soup made with taro and pork cracklings, simmered until creamy and seasoned for a savory flavor.
Hot Pot with Seasonal VegetablesHot pot vegetables is a dish made by slowly stewing various fresh vegetables in a clay pot. Main ingredients include cabbage, carrot, tofu, mushroom, and greens, simmered gently to absorb the broth while preserving their natural flavors.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cake is a traditional sweet made from glutinous rice flour, water, and red sugar filling. Soft and chewy with a sweet, elastic texture.
Mother's Signature Braised Pork BellySlow-cooked pork belly braised with sugar, soy sauce, and spices until tender and glossy.
Old Ningbo Signature Roast ChickenMade with local free-range chicken, marinated and slow-roasted over charcoal for a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with a distinctive aroma.
Snowflake Fish Head KingA rich and creamy dish made with a large fish head, tofu, ginger, and scallions, known for its tender texture and nourishing broth.
Fragrant Boiling Rice FishA Sichuan dish featuring fresh rice fish cooked in a spicy, aromatic broth with chili and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a bold, numbingly hot flavor.