Food
Hangzhou is crowned by the “Heaven of cate” from a very ancient time. Here, you enjoy not only the classical local Hangzhou delicacies but also the dishes from all over the world which cater for different walks of life. No matter where you are from, as you discover this city, you will definitely find your favorite. Take the following for example, if you want to try a taste of Hangzhou food, you can go to Zhiweiguan restaurant on the lakeside road, to enjoy Indian food with Indian dance and song, you can go to Haveli on the south mountain road. In the Caribbenan or Paulaner Wester Bar, you can hold a party with your friends. It’s fully enjoying a barbecue and the local beer. Of course, upon enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can have a taste of pure coffee or west lake dragon tea, because most of the coffee and tea house are located along the side of West Lake.
Restaurants
1) Crystal Garden
Feature in Hangzhou/Shanghai-style, Mashed crab and bean curd, home-style chicken soup. (English menu)
Address: No.12 Dongpo Road
2) Chen Yi Shi Pu
Hangzhou dishes, lamb
Address: No.48 Hang Da Road
3) La tour reataurant
Excellent French food in elegant and comfortable surrounding with a view of West Lake
Address: No. 12 Hubing Road
4) Lreland western Restauant
Fully of the Irish feeling in guinness, kilkenny, and hoeguarden,.
Address: No. 70 Zhongshan Road
5) Cha Ren Ju
Specialize in old Chinese style tea
Address: No.150 Nanshan Road
6) Harrer Icecream Parlour
The Austrian ice-cream is delicious, especially in the form of a cool drink during summer.
Address: No.188 Nanshan Road.