Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food and Drink
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LOU WAI LOU
30 Gushan Lu; tel: 571 8796 9023;
www.louwailou.com.cn
;
daily
9am-10pm; $$
Hangzhou's most renowned restaurant may be packed with tourists,
but it still features some of the most well executed local treats in the
city, such as beggar's chicken and Dongpo pork - all with a truly un-
beatable view of West Lake.
2
AMANFAYUN
22 Fayun Nong, Xihujiedao Xihufengjingmingsheng District; tel: 571
8732 9999;
www.amanresorts.com
; $$$$
Amanfayun has several restaurants in smartly refurbished village
houses, including a high-end Western restaurant serving a gourmet
selection of international dishes that change with the season, a casu-
al steam house showcasing local village-style dishes, a vegetarian
house taking cues from the nearby Zen temples and a teahouse of-
fering classic tea ceremonies. It's a relaxing spot after a morning of
sightseeing.
3
28 HUBIN ROAD
Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, 28 Hubin Road, tel: 571 8779 1234 ext
2828;
http://hangzhou.regency.hyatt.cn
; daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10pm, last order 30 mins prior to closing; $$$
Fashionable hotel restaurant beside West Lake serving superb local
Hangzhou cuisine - don't miss the Dongpo pork belly, beggar's
chicken and vinegar lake carp.
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ANGELO'S
No. 6, Lane 2, Baoshi Hill, Baochu Road; tel: 571 8521 2100;
www.angelos-restaurant.com
;
11am-2pm, 5.30pm-midnight, last or-
ders 11pm; $$
If you fancy a break from local cuisine, Hangzhou's contemporary
Italian trattoria, a short drive from West Lake, serves excellent thin-
crust pizzas, pastas and other Italian favourites, complemented by a
comprehensive wine list and welcoming service.
