Hangzhou can be regarded as a food desert: 1. Lack of specialty dishes: Compared with other cities, Hangzhou’s local specialties may not be famous enough, so the outside world’s awareness of its food is low.

2. Underdeveloped food culture: Hangzhou’s food culture may not be as developed as other cities, and may lack corresponding promotion and publicity.

3. Geographical restrictions: Hangzhou is located in the eastern part of Zhejiang Province. It may be restricted by its geographical location and it is difficult to integrate the food culture of other regions.

4. Fierce competition in the catering market: The fierce competition in the catering market in Hangzhou may cause many restaurants to adopt some less authentic methods in order to attract customers, affecting the quality of local food.

5. Different evaluation standards: Food evaluation standards vary from person to person. Different people have different taste preferences and evaluation standards. Some people may think that Hangzhou’s food is not outstanding enough, while some people may value Hangzhou’s special food.