Green Tea Restaurant (Hangzhou Botanical Garden - Flagship Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 1, Lingyin Road; 68 meters on foot from the Hangzhou Botanical Garden Bus Stop
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. 1, Lingyin Road; 68 meters on foot from the Hangzhou Botanical Garden Bus Stop. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Emperor Qianlong Sauce Braised Fish Head, Bao塔菜 Chicken Head Rice Stir-fried with Shrimp, Braised Yellow Croaker with Rice Cake.
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: 4.5
- Address: No. 1, Lingyin Road; 68 meters on foot from the Hangzhou Botanical Garden Bus Stop
- Popular dishes: Emperor Qianlong Sauce Braised Fish Head, Bao塔菜 Chicken Head Rice Stir-fried with Shrimp, Braised Yellow Croaker with Rice Cake, Jiangnan Green Tea Cake, Scholar's Taro Stew
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Dishes
Emperor Qianlong Sauce Braised Fish HeadA dish featuring fish head simmered in a special Emperor Qianlong sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and rich, savory broth.
Bao塔菜 Chicken Head Rice Stir-fried with ShrimpA refined Jiangnan dish featuring fresh shrimp, tender chicken head rice, and crisp bao塔 vegetables, quickly stir-fried for a delicate, savory flavor.
Braised Yellow Croaker with Rice CakeHome-style braised yellow croaker with rice cake is a Chinese dish featuring yellow croaker and rice cake. The fish is pan-fried and then stewed with rice cake, using soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine to create tender fish and flavorful, soft rice cakes.
Jiangnan Green Tea CakeJiangnan green tea cakes are特色 featuring fresh green tea leaves, blended with glutinous rice flour and sesame. After mixing, shaping, steaming, and pan-frying, they become a soft, chewy pastry with a fragrant tea aroma and a sweet yet not overly rich filling—a traditional snack that embodies the charm of Jiangnan region.
Scholar's Taro StewA hearty stew featuring taro, pork belly, mushrooms, and greens, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Stone Pot Chicken and Tofu SoupStone pot chicken and tofu soup is a nutritious dish made primarily from soft tofu, chicken, and chicken broth. The method involves simmering chicken to create a rich, flavorful broth, then gently cooking the soft tofu in it to preserve its delicate texture. Finally, the entire dish is served in a preheated stone pot to maintain warmth, allowing diners to enjoy a comforting, hot meal.
Shrimp Wrapped in Rice NoodlesShrimp with rice vermicelli is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp and rice vermicelli. The preparation involves soaking the vermicelli until soft, peeling fresh shrimp while leaving the tails intact, wrapping the shrimp bodies with the soaked vermicelli, then steaming until cooked through, and finally serving with a specially prepared sauce.
Crispy Pomegranate BBQ Pork BunThe Crispy Pastry Hawthorn BBQ Pork Bun is an innovative Chinese dim sum dish featuring BBQ pork and hawthorn as its main ingredients. The BBQ pork is carefully roasted to achieve a tender and juicy texture, while the hawthorn adds a refreshing tangy sweetness that enhances the overall flavor. The outer crust is made from flaky pastry, baked to a golden crisp, perfectly complementing the savory, sweet, and sour filling inside.
Bread TemptationBread Temptation is a creative dessert featuring toast bread as its main ingredient. First, the toast is cut into cubes and baked until golden and crispy. Then, a hollow is created in the center and filled with vanilla ice cream. Finally, it is drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce and served with fresh fruit cubes.
Braised Pork Belly with AbaloneAbalone braised pork is a traditional delicacy made primarily with abalone and fatty pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until browned, adding seasonings, and slow-cooking until the meat becomes tender. Finally, abalone is added to simmer together, allowing the seafood flavor of the abalone to perfectly blend with the rich taste of the braised pork.
Longjing Roast ChickenLongjing roasted chicken uses a whole chicken marinated and roasted with Longjing tea leaves, absorbing the tea aroma. The skin is crispy while the meat remains tender. Honey water is brushed on the chicken to enhance shine and flavor.