Wenlu · Villa Seafood Hotpot (West Lake South Road Store)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 204-1 Nanshan Road (opposite Liu Lang Wen Ying Park)
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. 204-1 Nanshan Road (opposite Liu Lang Wen Ying Park). It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: IBP Snowflake Beef Short Ribs, Golden Threadfin Bream, Nine-jointed Shrimp.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 204-1 Nanshan Road (opposite Liu Lang Wen Ying Park)
- Popular dishes: IBP Snowflake Beef Short Ribs, Golden Threadfin Bream, Nine-jointed Shrimp, South China Sea Prawn, Hand-Beaten Green Shrimp Paste
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Dishes
IBP Snowflake Beef Short RibsIBP Snowflake Beef Short Ribs are made from high-quality beef with a special process to create a snowflake texture. The meat is tender and juicy, with a rich flavor, suitable for grilling or stewing.
Golden Threadfin BreamOrange-spotted grouper is a high-end fish typically prepared by steaming or braising. The main ingredient is the orange-spotted grouper, with辅料 including ginger threads, green onion segments, and soy sauce. Steaming preserves the fish's tender texture, while braising allows the flesh to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
Nine-jointed ShrimpNine节 shrimp is a dish featuring fresh nine节 shrimp as the main ingredient, typically steamed or stir-fried after cleaning. Seasonings like ginger and scallions can be added to preserve the shrimp's natural flavor.
South China Sea PrawnSouth China Sea Prawn is a common seafood, mainly made of fresh tiger prawns. It is usually cooked by steaming, frying, or stir-frying to retain its original fresh taste.
Hand-Beaten Green Shrimp PasteHandcrafted green shrimp paste made from fresh shrimp, deveined and minced, mixed with salt, egg white, and starch, then kneaded by hand until smooth and elastic for a tender texture. Can be cooked directly or paired with vegetables or broth.
Hand-Beaten Fresh Shrimp DumplingsHand-pounded fresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp meat. The shrimp meat is carefully processed to remove shells and veins, then hand-beaten into a smooth paste, preserving the tender texture of the shrimp. During preparation, the shrimp paste is shaped into a slippery form and cooked with clear soup or hot pot base. The shrimp is tender, melts in your mouth, and fills the air with fresh, aromatic flavors.
Live Sea BreamLive Sea Bream is a dish made with fresh live fish, which is cleaned and steamed directly. The main ingredient is sea bream, and the cooking method is simple, highlighting the original flavor of the ingredients.
Crispy Fried Bean Curd RollsFried spring rolls are a traditional dish made primarily from tofu skin and pork filling. The method involves rolling the pork filling into the tofu skin, cutting it into segments, and then frying it in oil until golden and crispy.
Rose CarpA dish made by steaming fresh carp with rose petals and ginger, resulting in a delicate and fragrant flavor.
Premium Beef PlatterA premium beef platter featuring cuts like brisket, tenderloin, and flank, marinated and sliced or cubed, then grilled or pan-seared to preserve the natural beef flavor.
Crown SalmonCrown Salmon features fresh salmon gently poached and topped with a creamy lemon herb sauce, served in an elegant crown-shaped presentation.
Crispy Skin PigeonCrispy-skinned squab is a delicacy made primarily from young pigeons. After marinating, the birds are coated with a special crispy skin solution and then roasted. The finished dish features a crispy outer skin and tender, juicy meat with an aromatic fragrance.
Homemade SauceA versatile condiment made by blending ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili. Customizable to taste, it enhances noodles, dumplings, or grilled dishes.
Sesame Sea BassA dish made with fresh sea bass steamed with sesame seeds and aromatics, resulting in a tender fish with a nutty flavor.
Bird's Nest ChickenAbalone chicken is a stewed dish primarily made with chicken thigh meat and fish maw. The chicken thighs are cut into pieces and cooked together with rehydrated fish maw in a clay pot, along with water, ginger slices, and cooking wine. It is slowly simmered until the chicken becomes tender and the fish maw releases its gelatinous essence, resulting in a rich and thick broth.
Honeycomb LiverA Chinese dish made from pork liver sliced to resemble a honeycomb, stir-fried with aromatics for a savory and tender texture.
Black TripeBlack tripe is made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices. The preparation method preserves the tender texture of the tripe while allowing the seasonings to fully penetrate, resulting in a dish that is both delicious and rich in flavor.