Hangzhou

Louwailou is located at the foot of Gushan, near the beautiful West Lake. More than 150 years old, Louwailou has served many famous persons in history including China’s most famous revolutionary, Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai.

Zhangshengji is guided by ancient secret recipes and the principle that “food and medicine have the same origin”. Various artisan dishes are available depending on the season - duck, pork, fish, shrimp and more. It is a combination of ancient food medication and modern culinary arts, provide an authentic experience. It is a rather typical Chinese restaurant with private rooms and banquet halls.

To acquaint yourself with local Hangzhou cuisine, head to one of Grandma's Kitchen's many locales scattered throughout the city. It's a locals' and tourists' favorite, whose picture menu makes it easy to navigate the many unfamiliar words that might sound confusing to the unprepared visitor. From green tea chicken to fresh potherb of the season, the menu of the restaurant is what locals could get at their grandma's. Oh and it is vegan friendly.

Visitors are spoiled for choice at Zhongshan Road - walk down the 1400-meter-long foodie street, enjoy the Qing Dynasty style architecture, and select from one of many casual dining restaurants with tables and chairs set up outside. Local Hangzhou flavors abound - most places serve up fresh seafood, noodles, steamed tiny bun and more.

The Chinese restaurant with a, perhaps, rather uncharacteristic menu (it serves dishes typical of a local Muslim minority group), Dongyishun is the place to go for kebab (lamb, mutton and chicken), as well as yogurt, falafel and hummus. Picture menu available.

This rather upscale restaurant aims to recreate authentic Thai flavors in a glamorous setting of an upmarket Hangzhou hotel. The menu features the familiar old Thai cuisine classics. Some vegetarian options are available. The staff speak both Chinese and English.

A very popular restaurant that is best visited at odd times to avoid rush hour crowds, this cosy eatery offers a unique ambiance, varied menu and affordable prices. Try the clay pot dishes and do not skip the guilty pleasure of delicate Cantonese dim sum for dessert, numerous kinds are offered, and everyone is a piece of art.