Ru Yuan
Chinese, Hangzhou, Zhejiang · Hangzhou · Bin Jiang Qu · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Fu Yue Liang
Hidden within the Hangzhou Botanical Garden near West Lake, Ru Yuan stands amid lush vegetation offering a refined exploration of Hangzhou and Zhejiang cuisine. Classic dishes like Xihu Fish in Vinegar Sauce and Sautéed Shrimps with Longjing Tea Leaves are extensively fine-tuned.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Hangzhou
Menu
Dishes
- West Lake Water Shield Soup — Delicate soup featuring water shield (chunsai), a rare aquatic plant from West Lake, in a clear consommé
- Sweet Osmanthus Cake — Delicate rice cake perfumed with osmanthus flowers from the surrounding botanical gardens
- Lotus Leaf Rice — Fragrant rice steamed in lotus leaf with seasonal ingredients, infusing the grain with subtle botanical aromas
- Steamed Mandarin Fish — Pristine steamed mandarin fish presented with minimalist precision, showcasing the freshwater fish's natural sweetness
- 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
- 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
- Beggar's Chicken — Whole chicken wrapped in lotus leaf and clay, slow-roasted for hours — a ceremonial Hangzhou specialty
- Deep-Fried Eel Strips — Crispy deep-fried eel (shaobing eel) with a sweet-savory glaze — a traditional Hangbang delicacy
Tasting Menu
- 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.
- Tasting Menu (per 2 people) (1680)
Phone: +86 571 8785 5208
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