Old Grandma's (Cixi Wuyue Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 5001, 5th Floor, Cixi Wuyue Plaza, South Xincheng Avenue (near Gate No. 1)
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. 5001, 5th Floor, Cixi Wuyue Plaza, South Xincheng Avenue (near Gate No. 1). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hanging Pot Frog, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Ningbo Old Three Fresh.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 5001, 5th Floor, Cixi Wuyue Plaza, South Xincheng Avenue (near Gate No. 1)
- Popular dishes: Hanging Pot Frog, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Ningbo Old Three Fresh, 客家茄子煲, Squirrel-shaped Perch
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Dishes
Hanging Pot FrogA Sichuan dish featuring frog legs cooked in a hanging pot with chili, Sichuan pepper, and aromatic spices, resulting in a rich, spicy flavor.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
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.
客家茄子煲客家茄子煲 is a traditional Hakka dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried, then simmered with seasonings and a适量 of water until the eggplant becomes tender and fully absorbs the rich flavors of the broth.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
Fruit-glazed Pork TenderloinA sweet and savory dish made with pork tenderloin coated in a fruit-infused sugar glaze, often served as a main course or appetizer.
Old Jar Sichuan-Style Fish in Sour Vegetable SauceOld jar sour vegetable fish is made with fresh, tender fish meat and pickled sour vegetables, carefully cooked with various spices and seasonings. The fish meat is smooth and tender, the sour vegetables are crisp and tangy, and the broth is rich and flavorful, perfectly blending sour, fresh, and aromatic tastes.
Xishi TofuXishi Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and辅料 like minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. After blanching the tofu, it's stir-fried with seasoned ingredients and simmered in broth to absorb rich flavors. The result is tender tofu with layered textures and savory taste.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Bread TemptationBread Temptation is a creative dessert featuring toast bread as its main ingredient. First, the toast is cut into cubes and baked until golden and crispy. Then, a hollow is created in the center and filled with vanilla ice cream. Finally, it is drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce and served with fresh fruit cubes.