Lou Wai Lou (Gushan Road Branch, West Lake Scenic Area)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 30 Gushan Road, Beishan Street, West Lake Scenic Area (near Pinghu Qiuyue)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 30 Gushan Road, Beishan Street, West Lake Scenic Area (near Pinghu Qiuyue). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Braised Pork, Beggar's Chicken, Song's Fish Soup.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 30 Gushan Road, Beishan Street, West Lake Scenic Area (near Pinghu Qiuyue)
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Braised Pork, Beggar's Chicken, Song's Fish Soup, Crispy Fried Bean Sheets, Charcoal-Baked Lotus Chicken
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Dishes
Dongpo Braised PorkDongpo Braised Pork is a traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking pork belly with soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar until tender and flavorful.
Beggar's ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating a young chicken, wrapping it in lotus leaves and clay, then baking it until tender and fragrant.
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.
Crispy Fried Bean SheetsDry-fried spring rolls are made by wrapping pork filling in tofu skin, rolling it into a tube, and frying until golden and crispy. Ingredients include tofu skin, pork mince, and seasonings like scallions and ginger.
Charcoal-Baked Lotus ChickenA traditional Chinese dish featuring a whole chicken marinated and wrapped in lotus leaves, then sealed in clay and slow-cooked over charcoal. The meat is tender and infused with the aroma of lotus and smoke.
Pian'er ChuanPian'erchuan is a traditional Hangzhou noodle dish featuring preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots, and thin pork slices. Noodles are typically fine or alkaline-based, topped with the ingredients and broth for a rich, flavorful experience.
Premium Vinegar FishA premium dish featuring fresh carp steamed and glazed with a sweet and sour sauce, offering tender meat and a glossy finish.
Dragon Well ShrimpA classic Hangzhou dish featuring fresh shrimp and premium Longjing tea leaves, offering a delicate balance of seafood and aromatic tea flavor.
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 Watercress SoupA delicate soup made from fresh watercress, often enhanced with ham and chicken, known for its smooth texture and subtle flavor.
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.