Zhiweiguan menu highlights the authentic flavors of Hangzhou cuisine with a rich variety of traditional dishes that delight both locals and visitors.
Start your culinary journey at Zhiweiguan with the iconic Xiaolongbao, featuring delicate soup dumplings filled with a savory blend of crab meat and pork, wrapped in tender flour dough. This classic appetizer sets the tone for a meal steeped in regional tradition.
Mains that celebrate Hangzhou's culinary heritage
The main course offerings at Zhiweiguan showcase the essence of Hangzhou flavors with dishes crafted from fresh, local ingredients and traditional recipes passed down for generations.
- Longjing Shrimp – A delicate stir-fry combining fresh shrimp with the fragrant Longjing tea, enhanced by hints of yellow wine, scallions, and ginger for a uniquely aromatic profile.
- West Lake Vinegar Fish – This signature Hangzhou dish features tender grass carp cooked in a sweet and sour sauce with rice vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, scallions, and a touch of Sichuan peppercorns, balancing bold and subtle flavors.
- Dongpo Pork – A luscious braised pork belly dish steeped in soy sauce, yellow wine, and aromatic spices like ginger and scallions, slowly cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- West Lake Water Shield Soup – A nourishing clear soup featuring delicate water shield greens, chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, and dried scallops, renowned for its light yet savory taste.
- Cat’s Ear Noodles – Handmade flour noodles shaped like cat’s ears, stir-fried with minced pork, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and ginger for a comforting texture and rich flavor.
Traditional desserts to complete your meal
End on a sweet note with the fragrant Osmanthus Sugar Lotus Root, a beloved Hangzhou dessert that combines tender lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice, sweetened with sugar and perfumed with osmanthus blossoms to delight your palate.
Beverages and specials
While the menu emphasizes classic dishes, Zhiweiguan also offers an array of local beverages and seasonal specials that complement the rich flavors of Hangzhou cuisine, inviting guests to savor every bite with perfect pairings.
- Local teas such as Longjing to accompany meals and refresh the palate.
- Seasonal fresh fruit juices and traditional warm herbal drinks.
