Where to Find Good Burgers in Hangzhou

Where to Find Good Burgers in Hangzhou


Angelo’s cheeseburger.

It didn't take me long before I started to crave a really good, juicy burger. I tried asking for guidance from Chinese friends and they all pointed me towards the world-famous chains (McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King) scattered around Hangzhou. When I told them I wanted a GOOD burger, their faces were blank and so I embarked on a quest to find those fresh, thick beef patties served with quality ingredients, here in Hangzhou.

What to Expect
The secret to a good burger is to start with fresh meat; grill it to perfection and serve it with high quality vegetables and buns. Hangzhou surprisingly has eight locations that fit this bill, and include English speaking staff, easy to read menus and nice atmosphere's ranging from upscale restaurant to rustic hangout. Unless otherwise stated, they all include a fresh, ground beef patty, tomatoe, romaine lettuce, onion, dill pickle and mayonnaise, with the option of mustard. What's more, there’s free wifi internet at all of the venues. Burger types are divided into three categories: The Classic Burger, Specialty Burgers, and The Budget Burger.


Eudora Station’s burger.

1) The Classic Burger

On the east-side of the lake you can find Eudora Station. This establishment has three levels including a rooftop section, with a panoramic view of the West Lake and neighbouring King Qian's Temple. In my opinion, they serve the largest burger in town. Served with thicker-style French fries and a spring salad with balsamic vinegar, this simple classic burger will run you 55 RMB with mozzarella cheese, or 49 RMB without. This truly is a proper burger, served with iceberg lettuce for that right amount of crunch. Their bottom floor has more of a bar like atmosphere with a pool table, while the second floor is more secluded and full of large windows and plants. 

Eudora StationView In Map
Add: 101-7 Nanshan Lu, south of Xihu Ave., Hangzhou
地址:杭州市南山路101-7号
Tel: 0571 8791 4760
Opening hours: Daily, 09:00-02:00

Close to the Yellow Dragon Stadium is The Vineyard Cafe, a wine-cellar and restaurant that serves a variety of Western-style food. As of March, they have a new chef and an improved burger. This classic cheeseburger has a delicious thick patty, with the sauces served on the side and served with thin fries. It is 50 RMB if you go for dinner, but their weekday lunch special (11:00 – 14:30) has it for only 28 RMB. They also play host to the well known English Trivia Night on Thursday's at 21:00.

The VineyardView In Map
Add: 1F Zhongtain Building, No. 173 Yugu Lu, just north of Xixi Lu, Hangzhou
地址:杭州市玉古路173号中田大厦1楼
Tel: 135 8876 5132
Opening hours: Daily, 10:30-00:00


Teresa’s beef burger.

2) Specialty Burgers

In the evenings, Reggae Bar offers a burger made of 180g of imported beef, served with cheese and bacon and topped with their home-made bun. It includes fries and a spring salad with vinaigrette for a reasonable 45 RMB.

Reggae BarView In Map
Add: 131 Xueyuan Lu, south of We'Er Lu, Hangzhou
地址:杭州市学院路131号
Tel: 0571 8657 5749
Opening hours: 18:00-very late

Teresa's is an arty coffee shop on the corner, across the street from the north gate of the Zhejiang University Yuquan campus. There venue boasts a vast drinks menu and gourmet Western-style food. The understated Beef Burger (37 RMB) is really a delicious steak burger with BBQ sauce. Don't pull out the oversized toothpick; it's there to help hold all the ingredients together. They also have a wonderfully juicy Chicken Burger (30 RMB). Teresa marinates her meat, so they are tasty and tender. All the burgers are served with fries and a salad (includes tomatoes!) with balsamic vinaigrette. The burgers are topped with mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, plus cheddar cheese. The Hamburger Special includes any of her hamburger meals plus a drink (choose from 28 different drinks!) for only 48 RMB.  Large, two-story windows let in a lot of light during the day. It's a smoke-free zone.

Teresa'sView In Map
Add: No. 418 Xixi Lu, near the north gate of Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus.
地址:杭州市西溪路418号
Tel: 0571 8512 7176
Opening hours: 10:00-00:00

Angelo's is just north of the lake on Boachu Lu, and while they serve up Italian food done right, they also have two burgers to choose from. Their Mini Burger might look a bit like carnival food, but the beef/pork mix patty packs a nice peppery punch. It only includes cheese, a pickle and BBQ sauce, and is served with shoestring onion rings. It can be ordered in sets of 3, 6, or 9 (38 RMB; 68 RMB; 108 RMB). Their large Three Cheese Burger is served with an Australian WAGYA beef patty. It is topped with a slice of prosciutto ham, three cheeses (gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan), cucumber, rucola lettuce and pesto. The gorgonzola is a strong blue cheese, so if you tend not to like blue cheeses, ask to have it left off. Served with delicious steak fries, it will run you 78 RMB. They have complimentary bread and breadsticks. Memoirs of New York City line the walls. The kitchen is separated by glass so you can watch the chefs at work. 

Angelo'sView In Map
Add: Number 6, Lane 2, Baoshi Hill, Baochu Lu.
地址:杭州市保俶路寶石山下二弄6號
Tel: 0571 8521 2100
Opening hours: 11:00-02:00

Located inside the Oakwood Residence is the Oakleaf Restaurant. Providing upscale services, their al a carte menu boasts the delicious Oakwood Beef Burger (78 RMB + 15%). Topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and avocado (guacamole style), their bun is covered in sesame seeds and comes without any sauces (they can, of course, be requested). Served with a spring salad with Italian dressing, they are the only place that offer the choice of French fries, steak fries or crosscut fries. Their new restaurant is located next to the EAC building in the North Tower on the 4th floor, and their smaller, lounge-style restaurant is located in the South Tower on the 3rd floor.

Oakleaf RestaurantView In Map
Add: 4/F, North Tower, Oakwood Residence Building, No. 28 Jiaogong Lu
地址:杭州市教工路28号杭州奥克伍德国际酒店公寓北楼4楼
Tel: 0571 8899 3131
Opening hours: 06:30-22:00

Add: 3/F, South Tower, Oakwood Residence Building, No. 28 Jiaogong Lu
地址:杭州市教工路28号杭州奥克伍德国际酒店公寓3楼
Tel: 0571 8899 3131
Opening hours: 11:30-22:00


December Chief’s burger.

3) The Budget Burger

A cafe by day and a bar by night, Ellen's is located just off of Zheda Lu, in the lane leading into a residence compound. Boasting affordable Western food, this hang out joint has a rustic wooden interior with benches and a skylight. As of March, their burger is served with a delicious fresh meat patty, topped with a toasted sesame bun (you can really taste the sesame!). The burger comes with or without cheese (22 RMB; 20 RMB), cucumber and a side of fries. Monday is free coffee day.

Ellen's Cafe BarView In Map
Add: 16 Zheda Lu, across from the gate to the Affiliated Primary School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
地址:杭州市浙大路外东山弄对面
Tel: 0571 8694 8093
Opening hours: 10:00-at least 00:00

December Chief is the newest addition to the hamburger scene, and can be called a Burger Joint in the truest sense. Serving a wide range of burger choices including an Oyster Burger (18 RMB), their December Chief Special Beef Burger (22 RMB) includes bacon, cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, sautéed onions and mushrooms. Their Regular Beef Burger is 15 RMB, and they also serve Chicken Burgers for 11 RMB. To add cheese and extra ingredients to your burger, expect an added 2-4 RMB. As a tribute to Canada, fries come with gravy (8 RMB) or ketchup (7 RMB). Onion Rings (8 RMB) are also available. Drinks range from 6-9 RMB, making the place very budget friendly. This tiny shop plays English songs from a Vancouver Radio Station, and is a smoke-free zone. It's the only place I've seen that offer gloves!

December Chief View In Map
Add: 130 Wenyi Lu, just east of Jiaogong Lu, Hangzhou
地址:杭州市文一路130号
Tel: 189 5806 0520
Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 

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