B+01Zhi ZhuHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop at the foot of Lingyin Temple has a lovely garden and rustic-style decor. The menu features a variety of vegetarian noodles and dumplings, including bright green spinach noodles in a mushroom broth and topped with assorted vegetables…$$$$$View details
B+02Wu Ming Mian GuanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe shop has no name because the owner believes his noodles are good enough to keep guests coming back regardless. In over 30 years, the place has not changed – with just six tables set up in the tiny space. But the huge portions of tasty noodles at…$$$$$View details
B+03Pan Fang Chun (Zhongshan South Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningA favourite spot for breakfast among locals, Pan Fang Chun specialises in potstickers – with a nicely charred, paper-thin crust and juicy pork filling, they taste even better dipped in chilli sauce and vinegar. Cut through the richness with a bowl…$$$$$View details
B+04Wu Zi Mian GuanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual Dining(The restaurant is temporarily closed.) After opening in 2017, Wu Zi shot to fame, becoming the best-known noodle shop in the area. Classic Hangzhou-style noodles are either served in soup or tossed in sauces with various toppings – prepared to the…$$$$$View details
B+05Bao Zhong Bao Shi FuHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis household name, famous for home-style Hangzhou cooking, has been around for over 20 years. The dining area occupies two floors, but seats are limited: at peak hours, expect to queue or share a table with others. The signature cold appetiser of…$$$$$View details
B+06Li' AnHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningAtop a skyscraper hotel, this elegant place commands breath-taking views of the Qiantang River. The decor is inspired by the East-meets-West Art Deco style of China around the 1920s. Cantonese classics are broadly covered – from soups and barbecue…$$$$$View details
B+07La LuneHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe high-ceilinged room is lavishly furnished with elegant chandeliers, ceiling fans and elaborate trims. The kitchen team excels in fusion Chinese cooking that creatively mixes and matches influences and techniques from various regional cuisines…$$$$$View details
B+08Gui Yu Jia MianHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe space may not be huge, but the minimalist Zen-inspired decor is soothing. In contrast to traditional Hangzhou-style noodles with their firm texture, these are handmade to a softer consistency – all the better for soaking up the soup. The spring…$$$$$View details
B+09Datou Yingshi XiaoguanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningNestled in a cultural park, this restaurant is furnished in modern Jiangnan style – round windows, bamboo chairs and bonsai. The menu, too, is rooted in tradition but given a modern twist. Be sure to try the deep-fried stinky tofu with river…$$$$$View details
B+10Qing TaoHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe owner with almost 30 years of cooking under his belt still gets hands on in the kitchen at times. Check the blackboard for no-frills, wok hei-laden dishes, most of which star local, seasonal produce. The sautéed pork kidney is crisp in texture…$$$$$View details
B+11A Bing Bao Shan MianHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningExperienced chef-owner A Bing honed his skills in a famous noodle shop in town before opening this joint over 40 years ago. Having moved to the current address in recent years, it remains a firm favourite with many locals. Its signature fried eel…$$$$$View details
B+12Wang Ri Shun Hao (Shangcheng)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe kitchen helmed by a veteran chef from Jinhua turns out traditional snacks made just like in the old days. Rest assured that all the pork is sourced from Jinhua pigs, boasting robust flavours and buttery richness. Pork and scallion stuffed…$$$$$View details
B+14Yan Zhu ChaoHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe room sports cultural motifs from the Chaoshan region, including a miniature replica of Guangji Bridge, an icon of Chaozhou. Walk-in diners will be seated in the main dining room and served an à la carte menu. Private rooms must be booked in…$$$$$View details
B+15La VillaHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningInside a resort, this ancient monastery-turned restaurant imparts a feeling of serenity. Only open to the public for dinner, it serves a menu that changes every season. Local produce is prepared using impeccable European techniques, artistic plating…$$$$$View details
B+16Jiang Nan Yu GeHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a historical back street, this place teleports diners to a bygone era. The rustic-style interior is quirky, with bottles of yellow wine, including its own brand, placed on the floor. The kitchen team tailors menus to diners' budgets…$$$$$View details
B+17Hui Xin Xiao Chi Dian (Deyuan Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop frequented by locals is always jam-packed at lunchtime. With tasty offerings at bargain prices, it's not hard to see why! The menu features just two dishes – wonton and shao mai – but they come with an array of fillings and can be…$$$$$View details
B+18Xiao Dian HuangHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe owner, who hails from Shaoxing, insists on driving back to his hometown every other day to source the freshest ingredients for his restaurant – which explains why the menu is handwritten on a white board and different every day. That said, the…$$$$$View details
B+19Yue Ji (Binjiang)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningA sign that says "stinky" or "rotten" might not usually sound appetising, but Yue Ji prides itself on the six features of Shaoxing cooking: soy sauce, distillers' grains, rottenness, stench, wine and pickles! Try dishes marinated with distillers'…$$$$$View details
B+20Hang's Delicacy (Xihu)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningOn the bank of Qiantang River, at the foot of Liuhe Pagoda, this airy, bright and sleekly furnished restaurant is a bit out of the way, but locals come in droves nonetheless. Authentic home-style Hangzhou dishes, such as steamed mud crab on a minced…$$$$$View details
B+21Xiu Cai Yang Rou MianHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningKeen on bringing the authentic flavours of his hometown to a Hangzhou audience, the ownerships 12-month-old lambs and thin noodles daily from Tongxiang, Zhejiang. The fall-off-the-bone lamb is slow-braised in a giant wok in a richly flavoured…$$$$$View details
B+22Ming KitchenHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis is the upmarket flagship of an F&B group that has been active on Hangzhou’s dining scene for over two decades. It specialises in refined cuisine that encompasses all the representative flavours of Zhejiang province. Their house-made dim sum is…$$$$$View details
B+23Hu Qing Yu Tang Yao ShanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningHu Qing Yu Tang is a renowned Chinese medicine shop and this restaurant is its culinary venture, specialising in medicinal cooking. The chef complements ingredients with the therapeutic properties of herbs to derive maximum benefits. Huang qi river…$$$$$View details
B+24Xiao Lao Hun TunHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningDown an alley near the Drum Tower, a yellow flag heralds the "wonton king", priming diners for the dumpling feast to come. Having retired in 2016, the owner learnt to make wonton from scratch, before opening this shop. The filling is made in-house…$$$$$View details
B+25Rong Xian Mian Guan (Qianjiang Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis shop with over 20 years of history moved to this location a few years ago. Its signature sliced fish noodle soup with pickled cabbage isn't commonly found in Hangzhou-style noodle shops: thin slices of lean snakehead fish is briefly blanched in…$$$$$View details