Yi Lu Chi · West Lake Hangzhou Cuisine (Nanshan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 176-5 Nanshan Road
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. 176-5 Nanshan Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Squirrel Fish, Wrapped Chicken, Hangzhou Steamed Dumplings.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 176-5 Nanshan Road
- Popular dishes: Squirrel Fish, Wrapped Chicken, Hangzhou Steamed Dumplings, Hangzhou Oil-Braised Shrimp, Sweet Bean Three Cubes
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Dishes
Squirrel FishA classic Chinese dish featuring a boneless fish cut into fluted slices, deep-fried until crispy and glazed with sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Wrapped ChickenA traditional Chinese dish featuring a whole chicken marinated and wrapped in lotus leaves, then sealed in clay and slow-roasted to perfection.
Hangzhou Steamed DumplingsHangzhou steamed buns are a traditional snack made with pork filling and flour wrappers. The preparation involves mincing pork into a filling, mixing in seasonings, then combining flour and water in a specific ratio to form dough. The dough is rolled into thin skins, filled with the pork mixture, and finally steamed in a bamboo steamer until cooked.
Hangzhou Oil-Braised ShrimpA classic Zhejiang dish featuring fresh river shrimp stir-fried quickly in hot oil with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, resulting in crispy shells and tender meat with a savory-sweet flavor.
Sweet Bean Three CubesA Chinese home-style dish made with sweet peas, carrots, and ham or chicken, diced and stir-fried for a fresh, savory flavor.
Doxiang Dongpo PorkRice Fragrance Dongpo Pork is a dish made primarily from pork belly, slowly stewed over a long period at low temperature to make the meat tender and flavorful. It is then served with glutinous rice that absorbs the meat juices, adding a fragrant rice aroma.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
West Lake Beef SoupWest Lake Beef Soup is a traditional soup made primarily with beef, tofu, and mushrooms. The preparation involves mincing the beef, marinating it with seasonings, then combining it with chopped tofu and mushrooms in a pot. Add broth or water, simmer until thickened, then pour in beaten eggs and garnish with cilantro.
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.
West Lake Vinegar Fish (Two Ways)A classic Zhejiang dish featuring fresh carp or sea bass, steamed and braised in a sweet and sour sauce. Served as two dishes: steamed fish fillet and fish bone soup.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Flavorful Organic Bamboo ShootsHigh-quality organic bamboo shoots are blanched, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic, and simmered with seasonings to retain their crisp texture and natural aroma.
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.