SUPERB seafood dining in Ningbo.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FgywSMUQ838rSun48?g_st=ipc
Very impressive seafood FEAST, variety, uniqueness and outstanding quality and freshness.
No menu in any form. The captain walks you through three sections. Choose the food of choice (and budget) and discuss desired preparation method.
- LIVE TANKS
- Mantis Prawns, at least a dozen species of Crab, Finfish, Prawns larger than a foot long Subway sandwich, Sea Anemone (?!?!) and more.
- CHILL’in on ICE
- Precisely prepped and ready for your instruction. Grouper,
Sea Cucumber, Abalone, Bivalves of all sorts, Whelks….
- PREPPED SEAFOOD & OTHERS
- Duck Tongue, Seaweeds, Drunken Shrimp, what have you…..
The Wife and uncle (retired sushi chef) did all the heavy lifting. My only minor concern was the wife would over order. She tells me later the Captain did remove some items because we wouldn’t be able finish everything. Waste not, Want not
After going through the pics for this evening, need to have a cig. Actual dinner to follow.
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The restaurant does not take reservations per se. Call before arrival and a number is assigned with an approximate ready time. We were a tad late and missed our window. NP, we only had to wait an extra 3 parties for our table.
DRUNKEN SHRIMP
Not hyperbole. The BEST Drunken Shrimp ever. Everything worked on this dish. Literally bursting from the shell with snappy shrimpy essence, mildly enhanced by the complementary wine.
18 CUT RAW CRAB with ROE
A Ningbo Specialty. Precise cut LIVE crab is marinated, the timing and flavor of the process at this restaurant is outstanding!! Fresh clean colorful Roe makes for a splendid sensory experience.
DRY FRIED RIVER EEL
Nicely done. I prefer this rendition over the traditional Shanghai prep, which is more saucy.
SWEET SOUR PORK RIBS
Bringing a ham sandwich to a steak dinner. My wife’s nod to my hinting about sweet/sour. Appreciate the effort.
WHITE POMPANO with RICE CAKES
The wife had had mentioned occasionally that WHITE Pompano was a Special expensive treat growing up in Taiwan. Uncle agrees. Had to order. Good, not Must Have again soon Good.
RICE CAKE with GREENS
Rice Cakes are a Ningbo specialty. Very tasty.
BEAN CURD with MUNG BEAN SPROUTS
Simple homey comfort dish.
WOO (Taro Braised)
BABY BOK CHOY
China continues to impress and amaze with her culinary strength, even in the lower tier cities. I will write up a few more meals later, continue to be impressed.
