Menu to Taste

Ru Yuan

Chinese, Hangzhou, Zhejiang · Hangzhou · Bin Jiang Qu · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Fu Yue Liang

Awarded two Michelin stars and ranked No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Ru Yuan in Hangzhou is led by chef Fu Yue Liang. The restaurant modernizes classic Zhejiang cuisine within the Hangzhou Botanical Garden. A signature dish is the pagoda-shaped braised pork belly.

Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Hangzhou

  • #10 Asia's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • Dongpo Pork — The legendary braised pork belly named after Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, slow-cooked to melt-in-the-mouth tenderness
  • Osmanthus Sugar Lotus Root — Glutinous rice-stuffed lotus root finished with fragrant osmanthus syrup — a classic Hangzhou sweet course
  • Beggar's Chicken — Whole chicken wrapped in lotus leaf and clay, slow-roasted for hours — a ceremonial Hangzhou specialty
  • Sautéed Shrimps with Longjing Tea Leaves — Fresh river shrimps wok-tossed with prized Longjing green tea leaves — a quintessential Hangzhou dish elevated to two-star precision
  • West Lake Water Shield Soup — Delicate soup featuring water shield (chunsai), a rare aquatic plant from West Lake, in a clear consommé
  • Steamed Mandarin Fish — Pristine steamed mandarin fish presented with minimalist precision, showcasing the freshwater fish's natural sweetness
  • Xihu Fish in Vinegar Sauce — The iconic West Lake fish preparation with a masterfully balanced sweet vinegar sauce — Ru Yuan's signature interpretation of this Hangzhou classic
  • Braised Bamboo Shoots with Pickled Vegetables — Fresh spring bamboo shoots braised with traditional Zhejiang pickled greens, showcasing seasonal mountain ingredients
  • Deep-Fried Eel Strips — Crispy deep-fried eel (shaobing eel) with a sweet-savory glaze — a traditional Hangbang delicacy
  • Sweet Osmanthus Cake — Delicate rice cake perfumed with osmanthus flowers from the surrounding botanical gardens

Tasting Menu

  • Tasting Menu (per 2 people) (1680)
  • Seasonal Tasting Menu (1680) — Modern Hangzhou (Hangbang) cuisine by Chef Fu Yue Liang. Set menu priced at ¥1,680 for 2 guests. Menu changes seasonally featuring refined interpretations of classic Zhejiang dishes. No à la carte.

The Experience

A minimalist and relaxed room with garden or terrace dining. A good fit for a romantic evening.

  • Occasion: Romantic
  • Atmosphere: Minimalist, Relaxed
  • Setting: Garden / terrace

Phone: +86 571 8785 5208

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