Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Hangzhou locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Dongpo Pork? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Hangzhou.
Breakfast: Dongpo Pork is Hangzhou locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 西湖, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Dongpo Pork and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Dongpo Pork veteran near 武林, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 钱江新城, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 西湖 old Dongpo Pork (20-year veteran); ② 武林 trendy Dongpo Pork (good ambiance); ③ 钱江新城 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 西湖; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 灵隐寺; ⑥ 茶文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.