Hangzhou cuisine not only has a long famous history, but it is considered one of the eight great cuisines of China, famed for its focuse on fresh delicious flavours. Below we recommend a few of the best places to have Hangzhou cuisine in the city that gives it its name. From old famous Hangzhou restaurants to one new specialty restaurant, eating at one of these places will give you a taste of truly authentic Hangzhou food.

Zhiweiguan, Hangzhou

Zhiweiguan 知味观•味庄View In Map
With almost one hundred years of history, Zhiweiguan is one of Hangzhou’s most famous restaurants. Built by the West Lake, the restaurant is a quaint little building amid the lake’s charming environment. The restaurant serves classical Hangzhou cuisine and authentic Hangzhou snacks, all made with quality ingredients. In addition, the great variety of innovative seafood dishes and a multitude of exquisite desserts make this a place you will keep coming back to. The featured signature dishes, orange stuffed crab and the West Lake vinegar fish are both must tries. Zhiweiguan is a restaurant that will be at the top of your list for not only delicious Hangzhou cuisine but for its beautiful location.

Add: 12 Yonggong Di, West Lake District, Hangzhou
地址：杭州市西湖区杨公堤12号
Tel: 0571 8797 0568
Opening hours: Lunch 11:00-13:30, Dinner 17:00-20:30
Price: 150 RMB
Getting there：take bus routes 194, 527, Y2, Y5 to destination
 

Xuan Lan, Hangzhou  

Xuan Lan 兰轩 View In Map
Xuan Lan is a simple restaurant situated in a delicate courtyard. The interior follows the Song Dynasty’s style of simple wooden tables and chairs, a kind of back to nature, quiet atmosphere with beautiful orchids planted outside the shop. This is where you get authentic local dishes in Hangzhou, no pretense; just simple classic dishes. Here dishes are not ordered a la carte but you can choose from a selection of 3 seat meals; each meal is enough for 2 persons, all of varying prices. All sets include hot and cold dishes, soup, main course, dessert and fruit.

Add: 22 West Lake Street, near Lingyin Temple, West Lake District, Hangzhou
地址：杭州市西湖区西湖街道法云弄22 号(近灵隐寺)
Tel: 0571 8797 3776
Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Price: 90 RMB
Getting there: take bus routes 7, 807, 837, k807 to venue

 

Shan Wai Shan

Shan Wai Shan 山外山 View In Map
Shan Wai Shan Restaurant is a famous old restaurant in Hangzhou. It is located on the beautiful West Lake, surrounded by trees and flowers. The restaurant has three halls and more than 20 large and small private rooms. The beautiful, classic decorations coupled with art, blends wondefully with the natural outdoor environment. Shan Wai Shan focuses on fresh natural ingredients for classical Hangzhou dishes. Their famous eight treasure marinated fish heads are one of the most popular items. Shan Wai Shan couples classical recipes with very innovative dishes, taking traditional favorites like West Lake vinegar fish and beggar’s chicken to new heights. There menu includes many seasonal items, so be sure to check back to see what’s available.

Add: 8 Yuquan Lu, West Lake District, Hangzhou
地址：杭州市西湖区玉泉路8号
Tel: 0571 8798 6621
Opening hours: 10:00-20:30
Price: 100 RMB
Getting there: take bus routes Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y6, K15, K28, K807 to Yuquan station

Warning：The use of any news and articles published on eChinacities.com without written permission from eChinacities.com constitutes copyright infringement, and legal action can be taken.

Keywords: Hangzhou cuisine best Hangzhou restaurants local Hanghzou food Hangzhou restaurants