Hangzhou
There's no end to the hype about this restaurant, which now has branches across the whole country, with eager diners constantly clustering outside. It…
Must-see restaurants in Zhejiang
Zhejiang
Xiánhēng Jiǔdiàn is a fantastic, if touristy, place to sample local food and drink. Dishes include dried broad beans stewed in fennel water (茴香豆, huíxiāng…
Hangzhou
Often packed, this excellent Hangzhou restaurant, on the 3rd floor of Intime Mall, has superb food. With a bare-brick finish and rows of clay teapots, the…
Zhongshan South Road Food Street
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is spoilt for choice when it comes to foodie streets, and this stretch of Zhongshan Nanlu (starting at the Drum Tower) is an absolute delight…
Hangzhou
Who would have thought the humble bāozi could taste so good? The fluffy steamed buns served at this small corner stand near the Rénhé Hotel building are…
Ningbo
Gāngyāgǒu has been making Ningbo's signature dumplings (宁波汤圆, Ningbo tāngyuán; six for ¥16), silky boiled rice cakes stuffed with sugar-spiked ground…
Hangzhou
The crowd is super-stylish, the lakeside location is outstanding, and the chandeliers, gorgeous botanical arrangements and soft-wood decor make Carbon a…
Zhejiang
Authentic Vietnamese food in a back alley of downtown Jinhua is not what you might expect, but the pho (beef stock noodle soup) at this tiny restaurant is…
Hangzhou
Enjoy snacks, cakes, tea and coffee on a glorious terrace overlooking the West Lake at this cafe set just down the slope of Baoshi Hill from Baochu Pagoda…
Zhejiang
Far more upmarket (and with prices to match) than a typical temple canteen, Zǎozǐshù serves up vegetarian delicacies like stir-fried tea mushrooms (干煸茶菇,…
Hangzhou
Specialising in food from China’s Muslim Hui minority, this busy Gaoyin Jie spot has lamb kebabs (羊肉串, yáng ròu chuàn; ¥10 for four), roast mutton (¥40)…
Hangzhou
A superb lunch stop, where the must-order beef noodles are done Lanzhou-style (read: magnificently fiery) and the meat is served separately to drop it in…
Hangzhou
Yinshi's name literally translates as 'Hidden Stone Canteen' and indeed it's tucked away in a backstreet with unexpected retro charm inside with pewter…
Ningbo
Ningbo's spiderweb-shaped outdoor central square is lined with restaurants offering an international spread of cuisines, including plenty of wallet…
Hangzhou
Near the China National Tea Museum, this restaurant serves traditional Hangzhou cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking a pond and surrounded by tea…
Zhejiang
One of Nanxun's local specialities is shuāng jiāo miàn (双浇面), a kind of long thin wheat noodle in a rich, dark soy broth. This is the most popular shop in…
Hangzhou
Founded in 1838, this is Hangzhou's most famous restaurant. The local speciality is xīhú cùyú (西湖醋鱼, sweet and sour carp) and dōngpō (braised) pork, but…
Zhejiang
Grab a book from the shelves (there are many in English) and curl up in one of the vintage armchairs here with a pot of tea. Should you decide to stretch…
Hangzhou
This clean stand is perfectly placed near Ding'an metro station for some pre-travel snacks for breakfast or after a trip. Vegetarians can rejoice for…
Zhejiang
Shaoxing's custard tarts are different from the ones you find in Shanghai or Macau, with thin crisp shells, the lightest of custard and wispy caps of…
Shoukangyong Vegetarian Restauarant
Hangzhou
Classic banquet-style, Buddhist vegetarian dishes made for sharing. Solo diners who don't want to eat a whole plate of one vegetable or mock meat can opt…
Huiji Temple Vegetarian Restaurant
Zhejiang
The vegetarian canteen at hilltop Huiji Temple serves up humble but filling and healthy bowls of stewed vegetables, tofu and rice. Buy a ticket and help…
Puji Temple Vegetarian Restaurant
Zhejiang
A vegetarian canteen inside Puji Temple serving great value meals. Buy a ticket at the 'box office' and then grab a bowl.
Zhejiang
On the edge of South Pond look for this tiny eatery with the woman making wontons out front. A filling bowl of soup costs just ¥5 and you can eat outside…
