Lou Wai Lou (1848) is the canonical Hangzhou cuisine restaurant — on Solitary Hill at the north end of West Lake, lakeside seating with the Su Causeway in view. Signature dishes: West Lake Vinegar Fish (西湖醋鱼, the marquee — sweet-sour-tender grass carp, ¥168), Beggar's Chicken (叫化童子鸡, baked in lotus leaves + clay, served opened tableside, ¥298), Dongpo Pork (东坡肉, braised pork belly named after Su Dongpo, ¥98 a piece), Longjing Shrimp (龙井虾仁, stir-fried with Longjing tea leaves, ¥168). ¥250-400/person for full meal. Book ahead — lakeside windows are HARD to get on weekends. Multiple branches across Hangzhou but the Solitary Hill original is the one. Combine with West Lake afternoon walk.
Address
30 Gushan Rd, West Lake
孤山路 30 号
Highlights
- West Lake Vinegar Fish (西湖醋鱼)The signature dish; sweet-sour grass carp ¥168
- Beggar's Chicken Tableside Service¥298; lotus-leaf baked + clay, opened in front of you
- Dongpo Pork¥98/piece; Su Dongpo's namesake braised pork belly
For foreign visitors
- English service: english tour
- Cards accepted: visa, master, amex
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Weekday lunch with lake view
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (2 reviews)
Cuisine·TripAdvisor·5/5
1848 lakeside Hangzhou cuisine flagship. West Lake Vinegar Fish + Dongpo Pork + Beggar's Chicken are signatures. ¥250-400/person.
2026-04-15
楼外楼·Xiaohongshu·5/5
楼外楼孤山店湖景超美!必吃西湖醋鱼、东坡肉、龙井虾仁。提前预订靠窗位。
2026-03-22
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