Menu to Taste

Sense

Innovative, Contemporary · Hangzhou · Michelin One Star · Chef Jay Zhao

Awarded one MICHELIN star, Sense in Hangzhou is led by chef Jay Zhao. The kitchen combines modern French techniques with local Chinese ingredients and Hangzhou flavors. Full-length windows offer views of Xiang Lake, while a central island under a white dome displays jars of fermented food.

28 Hubin Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Hangzhou

Menu

Dishes

  • Jiangnan Black Boat Dish (江南乌篷 / Jiāngnán Wūpéng)
  • Sea Urchin with Seasonal Vegetables — Fresh sea urchin preparation with seasonal vegetables reflecting the chef's innovative approach to Chinese coastal ingredients
  • Duck with Plum Sauce — Duck breast glazed with traditional Chinese plum sauce in a refined contemporary interpretation

Tasting Menu

  • Chinese Tasting Menu (1080) — Contemporary Chinese tasting — Hangzhou
  • Innovative Tasting Menu — Multi-course contemporary tasting experience showcasing Chef Jay Zhao's creative culinary vision

Wines

  • Wine and Huangjiu Pairing — Sam Wang's award-winning pairing featuring both international wines and traditional Chinese huangjiu rice wine

The Experience

On the waterfront. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for a romantic evening.

  • Occasion: Romantic
  • Format: Tasting menu
  • Setting: Waterfront

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