Mandarin Restaurant (West Lake Huapo Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 248 Siyanjing, Huqiao Road (opposite Hangzhou Zoo)
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. 248 Siyanjing, Huqiao Road (opposite Hangzhou Zoo). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: You've Never Tasted My Eggplant, Thousand Island Lake Fish Head Pot, Creamy Pumpkin.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 248 Siyanjing, Huqiao Road (opposite Hangzhou Zoo)
- Popular dishes: You've Never Tasted My Eggplant, Thousand Island Lake Fish Head Pot, Creamy Pumpkin, Almond Cream Pumpkin Cake, Yangmei Fish and Shrimp Balls
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Dishes
You've Never Tasted My EggplantA flavorful dish featuring eggplant stir-fried with garlic, chili, and seasonings, delivering a rich and spicy taste.
Thousand Island Lake Fish Head PotA rich and flavorful dish featuring a fresh fish head from Thousand Island Lake, slow-cooked with tofu, mushrooms, and ham to create a creamy, savory broth.
Creamy PumpkinA creamy dish made by simmering pumpkin with cream and milk until tender, resulting in a smooth and sweet flavor.
Almond Cream Pumpkin CakeAlmond Cream Pumpkin Cake is a dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the nutty aroma of almonds. Main ingredients include pumpkin puree, almond flour, low-gluten flour, eggs, butter, fine sugar, and whipping cream. The steamed pumpkin is mashed and mixed with melted butter, egg mixture, almond flour, and flour to form a batter, which is then baked into pumpkin cake layers. After cooling, the layers are filled with almond cream made from whipped cream mixed with chopped almonds. The surface can be decorated with toasted almond slices. The finished cake has a moist, dense texture with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and the rich aroma of almonds.
Yangmei Fish and Shrimp BallsA fusion dish made of fish and shrimp balls glazed in a sweet-sour yangmei sauce, tender and refreshing.
Plum Cod BallsCod balls made from fresh cod meat, stir-fried with sweet and sour plum sauce, tender and refreshing.
Cherry LiverCherry liver is an innovative dish featuring fresh goose liver as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to resemble the shape and color of cherries. The liver has a delicate texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a specially crafted sauce that further highlights its deliciousness.
Sea Salt Caramel CheeseA dessert blending creamy cheese, caramel sauce, and a hint of sea salt for a rich, balanced flavor.
Flame-Seared Angus Beef CubesMade with Angus beef eye round, cut into uniform cubes. Quickly seared with high-temperature flame to create a crispy, charred crust while retaining internal juices. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper to highlight the natural beef flavor. Typically served with fresh herbs or roasted vegetables.
Crispy Red Bean Milk PastryA sweet pastry with a crispy crust and creamy red bean filling, made by baking milk and red beans together for a rich, smooth texture.
Homemade Osmanthus Glutinous Rice WineHomemade Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Wine is a traditional fermented beverage made primarily from glutinous rice, dried osmanthus flowers, and yeast starter. The glutinous rice is steamed, cooled, then mixed with the yeast starter and osmanthus flowers before being sealed in a container for natural fermentation at a suitable temperature for several days to weeks. The finished wine has a pale yellow color, with a sweet aroma of glutinous rice and the fresh floral scent of osmanthus. It has a mellow, slightly sweet taste and low alcohol content. It is typically served chilled or warmed.
Mushroom Oil Bamboo ChickenChicken stewed with bamboo shoots and wild mushrooms, flavored with a special mushroom oil, delivering rich aroma and tender texture.
Pan-fried Egg Tofu (Homemade)A home-cooked dish made with soft tofu and eggs, pan-fried and served on a hot iron plate for a savory, tender texture.