West Lake Vinegar Fish
The signature Hangzhou dish — West Lake grass carp finished with a sweet-and-sour vinegar glaze. Bright, tangy, and light.
楼外楼、知味观
Dongpo Rou (Dongpo Pork)
The dish credited to poet Su Dongpo: pork belly braised until it's rich but never greasy, melting the moment it hits your tongue.
楼外楼、外婆家
Longjing Shrimp (Tea-Scented Shrimp)
A Hangzhou classic — fresh river shrimp with Longjing tea leaves, delicate, fragrant, and gently sweet.
知味观、楼外楼
Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)
Hangzhou soup dumplings with paper-thin skins and a bursting broth — the crab-roe ones are the local favorite.
知味观、新丰小吃
Pian'er Chuan (Hangzhou Noodle Soup)
A Hangzhou noodle specialty: sliced bamboo shoots, pickled greens, and pork in a clean, savory broth.
奎元馆、慧娟面馆
Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea)
Top of China's ten famous teas — pre-Qingming Longjing is the most prized, with a fresh, chestnut-sweet fragrance.
龙井村、梅家坞