Eastern China Restaurants
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1. Gang Ya Gou
$$ | |There's no better place to sample the city's famous tangyuan (multicolor sugar dumplings served in a bowl of syrup and eaten like soup) than Gang Ya Gou. To get here, look for the hard-to-miss logo depicting a dog and a duck fighting over a pot of rice—or simply follow the crowds.
Tianyi Sq., Ningbo, Zhejiang Sheng, China0574-8908–1926Known For
- Tofu pancakes
- Crabmeat dumplings
- Local favorite
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2. Hangzhou Xiaolongbao
$ | |Thanks to its bright-red sign and big tower of steamers out front, this little hole-in-the-wall is easy to spot. Although the family who runs it doesn’t speak English, they will happily play charades in an effort to take your order for dishes such as steamed Hangzhou-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).
26 Guanren Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, ChinaNo phoneKnown For
- Standout among foodstalls on Guanren Lu
- Well-seasoned pork
- Friendly owners
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3. Harbourview Restaurant
$$$ | |The Chinese chef at the rooftop restaurant in the waterfront Lujiang Harbourview Hotel prepares particularly good dim sum specialties like sweet pork buns and shrimp dumplings. The à la carte menu includes English descriptions and some pictures.
54 Lujiang Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361001, China0592-266–1398Known For
- Stellar bay views from terrace area (book ahead to dine here)
- Delicious seafood dishes
- Buffet-dining option
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4. Lebanese Restaurant
$$ | |On the eastern edge of Moon Lake, this Middle Eastern restaurant has consistently excellent food. One bite of the olive-oil-and-pine-nut-drizzled hummus, and you'll be hooked.
320 Zhenming Lu, Ningbo, Zhejiang Sheng, 315012, China0574-8731–5861Known For
- Favorite of the city's Islamic community
- Delicious lamb kebabs and fresh mint yogurt
- English-language picture menu
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Rate Includes: Daily 11 am–10 pm -
5. Louwailou
$$$ | |Back in 1848, this place was a simple fish shack. Business boomed, and it became the most famous restaurant in the province, focusing on Zhejiang cuisine and specializing in steamed lake perch served with vinegar sauce.
30 Gushan Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310002, China0571-8796–9682Known For
- West Lake dining classic
- Renowned beggar's chicken (wrapped in lotus leaves and baked in a clay shell)
- Truly tender dongpo rou (pork slow cooked in yellow rice wine)
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Coffee Street
$$ | |If you need to take a break, the best place for coffee in Xiamen is on the waterfront outside the Marco Polo hotel. Along Yundang Lu, aka Coffee Street, you will find nearly five blocks of cafés—some more modern looking than others. There are dozens of spots to choose from, but we recommend hitting up Coffee Club (Shop 10, 1 Jianye Lu, 0592/531–2246) on the corner, which serves quality, if slightly pricey coffee, fresh juices and good sandwiches.
Yundang Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, ChinaNo phone -
7. Coyote Café and Cantina
$$ | |The theme is heavy-handed, but Xiamen's most beloved Mexican restaurant serves steak fajitas and genuinely good burritos. Don't expect generous sides of sour cream or guacamole, but it won't matter after a few well-poured margaritas.
20–22 Jianye Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361012, China0592-508–0737Known For
- Attractive daily drink deals
- Friendly staff
- Local favorite
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8. Da Fang Vegetarian Palace
$ | |Don't opt for this restaurant just for its location down the street from the Nanputo Temple. Come for its house-special rice noodles, mock duck, or sizzling beef with pepper buns. The menu has English descriptions. To get here, turn right out of the temple's main entrance and continue for about five minutes down Siming Nan Lu until you see a yellow sign on your right.
3 Nanhua Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China0592-209–3236Known For
- Reasonably priced dishes with English descriptions
- Friendly service
- Convenient location
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9. Dong Yi Shun
$ | |All day, lines form at the takeout window here, with people eager to order sesame-coated naan bread and plump, well-seasoned, skewered meats. Sit inside for a large picture menu of Western Chinese and Middle Eastern dishes.
99 Gaoyin Jie, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310007, China0571-8780–5163Known For
- Delicious lamb or chicken skewers
- Offers a break from oilier Chinese cuisine
- Neon-lit Gaoyin Street is a great place to walk off calories
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10. Grandma's Home
$ | Hongshan District |This ultra-popular Hangzhou chain packs in locals who flock here for homestyle Zhejiang cuisine at unbeatable prices. Good food at low cost means long waits, but the queue system is orderly and you can wander around the mall. If you're a group of 10 or more, you can call and book a semi-private room. The long menu is a mostly Zhejiang regional fare with a few dishes from other parts of China like mapo doufu (cubed soft tofu in chili oil). Must-orders include the clay pot roast chicken marinated in green tea leaves, piquant sautéed long beans with peppercorns, and spicy cauliflower stir-fried with garlic and tiny pieces of Jinhua ham (for which Zhejiang is known). Cool your burning tongue with winter melon juice and finish the meal with a plate of green tea pastry, the slightly flaky outside covered in sesame seeds and giving way to a sweet green tea paste within. This outpost of Grandma's Home (外婆家) is not to be confused with Grandma's Kitchen, one floor up.
766 Luoyu Lu, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China027-8721–9995 -
11. Hai Di Lao Hot Pot
$$ | Qiaokou District |Hot pot is an ultra-popular meal in East and Southeast Asia (where it's generally known as steamboat). Although locals in China eat it year round, it's best in winter, not the sweltering summers that much of the country sees. A metal pot of broth–either mild or spicy–sits at the center of the table and, while it simmers, you add whatever ingredients you've ordered. Hai Di Lao is a well-known country-side chain with fairly good service and a picture menu, but hot pot ingredients don't vary much– there's thinly sliced meats (usually beef and mutton), meat dumplings, leafy vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, wide, flat noodles, and sometimes seafood. There are a handful of dipping sauces available, including a spicy chili sauce and the more mild, sweet peanut sauce. Hot pot is really not a good option for vegetarians unless there is specifically vegetarian broth; otherwise, assume it has meat it in.
238 Zhongshan Da Dao near Wusheng Lu, Wuhan, Hubei, 430033, China -
12. Hanyan Coffee House
$$ | |This Himalayan café brews some of the city's best java. The eclectic space is outfitted with quilted tablecloths, comfy sofas, knit blankets, and walls stacked with books and knickknacks.
1142 Xueyuan Jie, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310002, China0571-8996–7075Known For
- Loaded with character
- Steamy tea (as well as coffee) and tasty sandwiches
- Well-stocked bar
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13. Honeymoon Dessert
$ | |Trendy Hangzhou locals pack in at all hours for the inventive and exotic creations. The mango or durian pancakes filled with fresh whipped cream are especially yummy.
98 Youdian Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310007, China0571-8706–7050Known For
- Bright, sleek, spotless interior
- Prime West Lake area locale
- Has English picture menus
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14. Hubu Alley
$ | Wuchang District |There's no more authentic Chinese experience than fighting your way through crowds to tuck into delicious and inexpensive street food. Scores of stalls and pint-size restaurants line this street and even in winter the place is super popular with domestic tourists, young couples walking hand-in-hand, and a mixed group of locals. On offer are spicy noodles (available in broth or dry), barbecued oysters and crayfish, steamed buns filled with meat and vegetables (baozi), beef and lamb kebabs, and soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), their skins dyed purple, green, and orange from vegetable juices. It's chaotic here and you will smell the dumpsters as you walk past, but it's a fun, truly local experience with good eats to boot–and for a pittance. Bring tissues or wet wipes.
Hubu Alley just off Minzhu Lu, Wuhan, Hubei, 430062, ChinaNo phone -
15. Lingyin Si Vegetarian Restaurant
$ | |Inside the Temple of the Soul's Retreat (Lingyin Si), this restaurant has turned the Buddhist restriction against eating meat into an opportunity to invent a range of delicious vegetarian dishes. Soy replaces chicken and beef, meaning your meal is as benevolent to your health as to the animal world.
End of Lingyin Si Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310012, China0571-8796–8665Known For
- Busy on weekends and holidays
- Feel-good menu and vibe
- Overall serene setting
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Rate Includes: No dinner, No credit cards, 9–4:30 -
16. Puzhaolou Vegetarian Restaurant
$$ | |The comings and goings of monks add to the atmosphere at this restaurant next to Nanputuo Temple, where the menu isn't translated into English. Point to its few pictures or to items being served at other tables to order popular dishes such as black-mushroom soup with tofu and stewed yams with seaweed.
515 Siming Nan Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China0592-208–5908Known For
- Nutritious and delicious food
- Authentic local atmosphere
- Long waits at peak hours
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17. Shuyou Seafood Restaurant
$$ | |Downstairs at this loud, boisterous restaurant, tanks are filled with lobster, prawns, and crabs. Upstairs, diners feast on other types of dishes cooked in Cantonese and Fujian styles.
1 Bailuzhou Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China0592-533–0888Known For
- Extremely fresh seafood
- Popular with locals
- Also serves an excellent Peking duck
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18. Vegetarian Lifestyle
$ | |The spinach dumplings and mock-meat dishes served at this vegetarian restaurant are as nourishing as they are delicious. Ordering is a breeze, thanks to an English-language picture menu.
16 Liuting Jie, Ningbo, Zhejiang Sheng, 315012, China0574-8730–1333Known For
- Outpost of a renowned Shanghai restaurant
- Refreshing house-made juices
- No-smoking policy enforced (unusual in China)
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19. Xianheng Winehouse
$$ | |More than 100 years old, this popular, buzzing cafeteria is where the writer Lu Xun's most famous fictional character, small-town scholar Kong Yiji, would sit on a bench, sipping wine and eating boiled beans. The beans aren't for everyone, though they're worth a try, as are the fermented bean curd and the pork belly with dried veggies—local delicacies that pair well with a bowl of Shaoxing rice wine.
179 Lu Xun Zhong Lu, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Sheng, 312035, China0575-8522–3317Known For
- Historical and literary landmark
- Often crowded, especially on weekends
- Local food and flavor
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20. Xunbaoji Zhuangyuan Restaurant
$$ | |Get here early or risk waiting in line for the famous Shaoxing delicacies, including the ubiquitous stinky tofu, pork belly with dried vegetables, and chicken cooked in local wine.
114 Cangqiaozhi Jie, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Sheng, 312000, China0575-8522–3317Known For
- Authentic but chaotic
- Picture-menus to help you order
- Picturesque historic district setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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