Wai Po Jia (Hupao Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 47 Hupao Road (opposite Children's Park)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 47 Hupao Road (opposite Children's Park). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beggar's Chicken, Grandmother's Stir-Fry, Grandmother's Braised Beef.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Hangzhou
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 47 Hupao Road (opposite Children's Park)
- Popular dishes: Beggar's Chicken, Grandmother's Stir-Fry, Grandmother's Braised Beef, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Song's Fish Soup
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Dishes
Beggar's ChickenBeggar's Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken, rice, spices, and seasonings. The chicken is cleaned, marinated to absorb flavors, then wrapped in lotus or bamboo leaves and coated with clay before being roasted over fire until fully cooked. The resulting meat is tender and infused with the清香 of lotus leaves.
Grandmother's Stir-FryGrandmother's stir-fry is a home-style dish featuring pork, green pepper, red pepper, and onion. After marinating the meat, it's quickly stir-fried with vegetables and seasoned for a fresh, aromatic taste.
Grandmother's Braised BeefGrandmother's Braised Beef is a home-style dish primarily made with beef. Tender cuts such as beef shank or brisket are cut into pieces and simmered with ingredients like scallions, ginger, and cooking wine to make the beef tender and flavorful. Carrots and potatoes are often added to enhance the texture and depth of flavor.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Song's Fish SoupSong's Fish Soup is a soup made from fresh fish meat with辅料 like ham, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Fish meat is minced, mixed with egg white and starch, cooked, then simmered with broth and辅料, finally thickened into a soup.
Hangzhou Steamed DumplingsHangzhou steamed dumplings are a traditional Zhejiang snack made with fresh pork and pork gelatin, hand-folded and steamed. They feature thin wrappers and rich broth inside.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
West Lake Sugar Lotus RootA traditional Zhejiang dessert made by stewing lotus root with rock sugar and osmanthus until tender, offering a sweet and fragrant flavor.
West Lake Braised FishA traditional Zhejiang dish made by braising carp in a savory sauce of yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until tender.
West Lake Vinegar FishWest Lake Vinegar Fish is made from fresh grass carp, which, after cooking, has a bright red color and a shape resembling a crab. During the cooking process, sugar and vinegar are added for seasoning, and finally a smooth, glossy sweet-and-sour sauce is poured over it.
Longjing ShrimpLongjing Shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp and Longjing tea. The shrimp are carefully prepared and combined with the unique fragrance of Longjing tea, then gently stir-fried to create a dish that highlights tender shrimp and an aromatic tea flavor.