Clear Soup Fish Balls (Qingtang Yuyuan)
A classic Hangzhou dish, the fish balls are white as jade, tender and smooth, the clear broth is pristine and delicious, an elegant dish for banquets.
三丝拌蛏
A refreshing summer cold dish, tender razor clams with crispy shredded vegetables, garlic and vinegar dressing, appetizing and easy to make.
Deep-Fried Crispy Tofu Rolls (Ganzha Xiangling)
A classic Hangzhou appetizer, crisp tofu skin rolls shaped like bells, making a delightful crunch. Perfect with Sichuan pepper salt or chili sauce.
Tomato Squirrel Fish
Sweet and sour tomato squirrel fish, crispy outside and tender inside, shaped like a squirrel, a classic banquet dish that is irresistible.
Crispy Fish (Su Yu)
Crispy Fish is a classic Zhejiang dish with a golden, crunchy exterior and tender, juicy interior in a sweet and sour sauce.
Drunken Chicken (Zaoji)
A classic Zhejiang cold appetizer, chicken marinated in rice wine lees, tender and flavorful with aromatic wine notes. Best served chilled, perfect for summer.
Clear Soup Yue Chicken
A traditional Zhejiang dish with crystal-clear broth and tender chicken. Ham and bamboo shoots add depth, making it a flavorful and elegant soup.
Three Shreds Pounded Fish (Sansi Qiaoyu)
A traditional Wenzhou delicacy: fish pounded into thin slices, served with shredded ham, chicken, and mushrooms in a clear, savory broth. Silky and refined.
Braised Yellow Croaker with Pickled Mustard Greens (Xuecai Datang Huangyu)
Creamy broth, tender fish, and savory pickled greens make this Zhejiang classic a heartwarming delight.
Three-Shreds Mixed Clams (San Si Ban Cheng)
A refreshing Zhejiang cold dish featuring tender clams and crispy mixed shreds with a sweet-sour-spicy dressing. Perfect for summer.
Hometown Southern Pork
A traditional cured pork dish from Hangzhou, savory and rich, with a firm texture. Steamed until translucent, it's fatty but not greasy, perfect with drinks or rice.
Colorful Glazed Whole Yellow Croaker
Tender yellow croaker is scored, fried until golden and crispy, then coated with a colorful sweet and sour sauce. Vibrant and delicious, it's a standout banquet dish.
Deep-Fried Tofu Skin Rolls (Ganzha Xiangling)
A famous Hangzhou dish where tofu skin is fried to a golden crisp, shaped like little bells. Serve with pepper-salt or sweet sauce.
West Lake Water Shield Soup
A classic Hangzhou soup featuring smooth, jade-like water shield leaves, tender chicken strips, and flavorful ham. Light, elegant, and deeply satisfying.