The beauty of the natural sceneries in Hangzhou is what will make you remember for lifetime, while besides the natural beauty, the dishes there will also make you lingering.
Top 1: Dongpo Pork
It is said that Su Dongpo of Northern Song Dynasty made this dish to encourage people to dredge up West Lake when he acted as the major of Hangzhou and. Up to now, it has a history of more than 900 years. It is characterized as bright red color, thick juice, crisp and greasy.
Top 2: Longjing Shrimp
Longjing Shrimp is a typical famous dish in Hangzhou. It selects fresh shrimps from local rivers and cooked with new Longjing tea picked up around Clear & Bright. The shrimps are white and fresh. Tealeaves are green and have good smell. The color is elegant and the taste is typical.
Top 3: West Lake Water Shield Soup
West Lake Water Shield Soup is called also as “Chicken, Ham and Water Shield Soup”. It is a typical ancient famous dish in Hangzhou. Water shield is called also as water sunflower. It contains rich protein and vitamins. It is a rare water vegetable. Water shield grows in the lake and the pool.
Top 4: West Lake Vinegar Fish
Called also as “the treasure of brother-in-law and the brother’s wife”. It was said that Song Wu Aunt cooked for the brother-in-law who was ill. The fish was cooked with sugar and vinegar. Nowadays, this dish is cooked with fresh grass carp. It combines fresh taste, sweet taste and sour taste together. The fish meat tastes very fresh.