Qi Shui Yao · Creative Hangzhou Cuisine (Tangqi Ancient Town Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Nos. 9-1 to 9-5, Xihengtou Street
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 Nos. 9-1 to 9-5, Xihengtou Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Qian Dao Lake Fish Head, Salted Pork with Wild Bamboo Shoots, Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes.
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: Nos. 9-1 to 9-5, Xihengtou Street
- Popular dishes: Qian Dao Lake Fish Head, Salted Pork with Wild Bamboo Shoots, Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Matsutake Mushroom Soup
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Dishes
Qian Dao Lake Fish HeadQianshan Lake fish head is made from organic fish heads, a specialty of Qianshan Lake, and is carefully stewed with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The broth turns creamy white and the fish meat remains tender and fresh.
Salted Pork with Wild Bamboo ShootsA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying salted pork with tender wild bamboo shoots, resulting in a savory and aromatic flavor.
Braised Beef Brisket with PotatoesPotato and beef brisket stew is a dish made primarily with beef brisket and potatoes. After blanching the beef to remove odor, it's cooked with potatoes, water, soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger until tender and flavorful.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Matsutake Mushroom SoupMatsutake mushroom soup is made primarily with matsutake mushrooms and various fresh mushrooms, slowly simmered in water or broth. The matsutake is cooked together with shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and other fungi to preserve their natural umami flavor and nutritional content.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass, seasoned with ginger slices and scallions, and steamed to perfection. Clean the fish, score both sides, place in a dish, add ginger and scallions, steam until cooked through, then drizzle with hot oil and soy sauce.
Xiangxi SausageXiangxi sausage is a traditional smoked delicacy from Xiangxi, Hunan, made by seasoning pork with salt, chili, and liquor, then stuffing it into casings and air-drying or smoking for a rich, savory flavor.
Sandpot Xianju TofuA dish made with soft tofu, minced meat, mushrooms, and greens, slowly stewed in a clay pot for rich flavor and tender texture.
Glutinous Rice Meat BallsA traditional Jiangnan dish made of glutinous rice flour and pork filling, shaped into balls and fried or steamed for a crispy exterior and tender interior.
West Lake Seafood Rice SoupA Cantonese specialty featuring fresh seafood like shrimp, crab, and scallops simmered with rice in a rich broth, offering a delicate and savory taste.