Xiao Long Bao

Traditional Zhejiang cuisine is composed of Hangzhou cuisine, Ningbo cuisine, Shaoxing cuisine, and Wenzhou cuisine, and Hangzhou cuisine is the leader of Zhejiang cuisine. Jiangsu and Zhejiang are rich in fish and rice, and the local people are very particular about their diet.

Hangzhou cuisine pays attention to light oil, light pulp, light and fresh taste. Historically, it was divided into two schools: "Hushang" and "Chengxiang". The former mainly uses fish, shrimp and poultry, and is good at techniques such as stir-frying, stewing, and tender frying. It pays attention to the taste of clear, fresh, crispy and tender, and pays attention to retaining the original flavor. The latter uses mostly meat, and the cooking methods are mainly steaming, stewing, boiling and roasting. It pays attention to light oil, light paste, light and tender taste, and pays attention to the combination of fresh and salty.

1． Recommended specialty restaurants in Hangzhou

1) Zhiweiguan

A time-honored Chinese brand. The traditional famous snacks and dim sum are so exciting that they attract countless Chinese and foreign diners. "Fresh meat dumplings, cat ears, glutinous rice vegetarian roast goose, happy double" have always been talked about, and have won many awards such as "Provincial Quality Products", "National Golden Tripod Award", "Chinese Famous Snacks", etc. At the same time, it also traveled east to Fuso and was exported to Japan. Zhiweiguan is based on Hangzhou's traditional dishes and boldly introduces essences from various places. Under the supervision of famous chefs, the eight major cuisines are each leading the way, and famous dishes emerge in endlessly, such as "Silver Snow Fish in Chicken Sauce", "Duck with Dried Vegetables", "Wulin Braised Duck", "Crab Roe Shredded Fish", and "Dragon and Phoenix" , "Spicy Lamb Leg", "Crab Roe Olive Fish", "First-Class Seafood Cup" and other exquisite dishes.

2) Louwailou

Louwailou in Hangzhou, which is famous for its "dining with delicious food and beautiful scenery", is located on the bank of the beautiful West Lake and at the foot of Gushan Mountain.

Each restaurant in the building has elegant decoration, beautiful environment and complete facilities. Dishes not only pay attention to color, aroma, taste, shape and quality, but also pay attention to variety. In addition to traditional famous dishes such as West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing shrimp, Beggar Tong chicken, Song Sao fish soup, Dongpo braised pork, etc., there are also a large number of flavors Specialties. Where is the best place to eat vinegared fish in West Lake, only Louwailou in Hangzhou? "Where is the most beautiful place to eat fish in vinegar in West Lake, only Louwailou in Hangzhou." Hangzhou people have a custom that when guests come, they must go to Louwailou to taste the flavor of Hangzhou cuisine. When tourists from other places visit the West Lake, they don’t go to the upstairs and outside buildings, and they don’t seem to have a true appreciation of Hangzhou’s delicious food.

3) Kuiyuanguan

Kuiyuanguan’s main store is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Jiefang Road and Zhongshan Road in Hangzhou. On the three -story building door, there are three golden golds inscribed by Mr. Sha Menghai. ". Above the staircase at the gate is a plaque with the title "King of Jiangnan Noodles" written by the famous calligrapher and painter Cheng Shifa, which fully demonstrates the profound cultural heritage of the time-honored Kuiyuan Hall for 142 years. For more than a hundred years, Kuiyuan Hall's Ning-style noodles have become famous all over the world, and diners from all over the world come here to eat. In recent decades, it has received Cai Tingkai, Jiang Jingguo, Li Jishen, Chen Shutong, Mei Lanfang, Zhu Kezhen, Gai Jietian, Zhou Xuan, Tung Cheehua, Jin Yong and many other famous people from all walks of life, making Kuiyuan Pavilion even more famous.

In the sixty years since liberation, Kuiyuan Museum has worked hard to maintain and carry forward its traditional business characteristics, strive for excellence in skills, and its business has become more prosperous. "Shrimp-fried eel noodles", "Pian'er Sichuan noodles", "Red Oil Babao Noodles", "Hai Sibao Noodles" and "Jinyu Mantang Noodles" have become "famous Chinese snacks". In recent years, new varieties such as "Vegetarian Cold Noodles", "Kuiyuanzi Pai Noodles" and "Red Oil Double Mushroom Noodles" have been created, which are very popular among customers.

4) Grandma’s house

Grandma’s house is located at No. 6-1, Ma Cheng Road (opposite the Provincial Higher People’s Court). The best representative of civilian consumption. You definitely have to make a reservation when going to grandma’s house for dinner, so don’t worry about not having enough to eat, just be bold. In this era of skyrocketing prices, for ordinary people, cost-effectiveness is king. So my grandma’s family opened countless chain stores in the city, and every store was full. First-rate home-cooked Hangzhou cuisine, second-rate dining environment, third-rate prices.

2． Recommended restaurants in the West Lake Scenic Area

1) Baoqing Guild Hall: The house is a famous historical building, with a mountain facing the lake. The decoration is very atmospheric, and of course it is expensive. Recommended is the fermented anchovy, which is steamed with high-quality Huadiao wine and the special fermented anchovy. The oil penetrates into the fish, making it moist and delicious.

2) Qinghefang: There is no shortage of Hangzhou time-honored delicacies on the street. Wang Runxing Restaurant, Sheep Soup Restaurant, and Tai Chi Dao Teahouse are all good choices.

3) Gaoyin Lane Food Street: A famous food street, with restaurants all over the street, such as Hao Shaoxin, Zhiweiguan, Biteless Shengjian, Tianxinglou...from popular snacks to Authentic Hangzhou cuisine is available.

4) Huazhongcheng Ouxiangju: It is adjacent to Leifeng Pagoda in the north and Jingci Temple in the south. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and first-class environment. It specializes in Hangzhou cuisine and a series of wild aquatic products. .

5) Wufeng Thatched Cottage: The scenery by the bridge is very good, and the farm food is very good. The signature dishes are awesome and shocking, the stinky tofu is very tender, and the Guiyu hot pot is also very unique, but the price is not low. The business in the store is quite good. If you don't make a reservation, you won't be able to get a seat if you arrive late.

6) Yinlou: Hong Kong-style private cuisine, located in a two-story independent house next to the West Lake, with a very quiet environment. Recommend the specialty beef, signature tofu, squab, and seafood stone pot rice.

3． Recommended famous dishes in Hangzhou

Longjing Shrimp

"Longjing Shrimp" uses live large river shrimp and is cooked with Longjing new tea before and after Qingming Festival. The shrimp meat is white and tender, and the tea leaves are green and green. Fragrant, elegant in color and unique in taste, it is a famous dish with outstanding traditional flavor in Hangzhou.

Dongpo Pork

The color is red and bright, the taste is mellow and juicy, crisp but not broken, oily but not greasy. Use wine, soy sauce, chives, ginger and sugar to make a soup. Leave the original juice intact and simmer it in a sealed casserole over a slow fire. The meat will be oily and bright red, crispy like tofu but not broken, and taste fragrant and waxy. No...

West Lake Vinegar Fish

In ancient times, someone ate this dish and became very popular with poetry. He wrote a poem on the wall of the restaurant: "Wearing skirts and sandals to get drunk, the green Going up to the balcony in the shadow, there are many lake boats in front of the door, half of which are reflected in the moonlight in the Three Pools. Why go back to find Zhang Hanyu (known as the West Lake vinegar fish, which is more delicious and delicious...

Stir-fried chicken with chestnuts

"Golden osmanthus fragrant chestnuts", chestnut fried chicken is a famous seasonal dish in the golden autumn season. Chestnuts, also known as chestnuts, are a specialty of my country and are known as the "King of Dried Fruits". Chestnuts are both fragrant and tender. Stir-fried, the color is yellow and bright, and the taste is delicious.

Ham and broad beans

The selection of "ham and broad beans" is very particular. It must be made from "the beans are eaten during the Qingming festival and can be eaten in the beginning of summer". Early-maturing broad beans, the eyebrows of the beans are still green, and the meat is tender. They can be cooked and eaten with the skin. The skin is soft and the meat is tender. If the eyebrows of the beans turn dark,...

Honey juice. Fire recipe

Made with ham soaked in rock sugar and steamed for many times, it is salty and sweet, fragrant and juicy. It is paired with lotus seeds and green plums and has a beautiful color.

West Lake water shield soup

Water shield from West Lake, also known as water shield and water lily leaf, has been a precious aquatic food in China for a long time. It is not only delicious but also rich in nutrients. White and transparent gelatinous substance, containing high...

Oil-braised spring bamboo shoots

Tender spring bamboo shoots are cooked with heavy oil and heavy sugar. They are bright red in color, fresh and refreshing, with a slight tinge. Sweet, it is a traditional seasonal dish

4. Recommended snacks in Hangzhou

Wushan Butter Cake

Use refined white flour as raw material, add cooking oil and refined oil. The noodles are shaped and put into the oil pan. When eating, add fine sugar. The finished product is crispy, golden in color, crisp but not greasy, fragrant and sweet, and melts in the mouth. The cake is made in Wushan...

Cat's ears

Cat's ears are a traditional snack in Zhiweiguan, Hangzhou. More than 900 noodle slices can be made from 500 grams of white flour. It is cooked with diced chicken, diced ham, mushrooms, scallops, bamboo shoots and other condiments.

Pianer Sichuan noodles

Pian'er Sichuan Noodles is a famous dish of Hangzhou Kuiyuan Restaurant and is also a local snack in Hangzhou. It is made with lean pork slices, bamboo shoots and pickled vegetables, and is cooked with the noodles. The slices are bright green in color and delicious to eat.

Shrimp-fried eel noodles

When cooking, choose thick, fresh eel, cut off the head and tail, remove the bones, and cut into slices. Fry in vegetable oil, stir-fry in meat oil, and pour in sesame oil until the eel slices are brown and crispy; wash the fresh large river prawns, add egg white slurry and fry until they are white and tender; put the refined noodles in the pot and cook them until they are not sticky or mushy...

Chinese cypress wrapped in green onion

Hangzhou style snack Chinese cypress wrapped in green onion has an interesting origin. In 1142 AD, the national hero Yue Fei was murdered in Dali Temple in Jian'an on "unfounded" charges. The people of Hangzhou hated the Xu Hui couple very much.