Fu Yuan Ju (Shangcheng)

This acclaimed eatery prides itself on its home-style dishes. Expect queues at mealtimes! The juicy chicken dressed in scallion oil exudes heady aromas. Steamed vegetarian chicken and bamboo shoots with dried pork marinated in soybean paste evoke childhood memories for many a Hangzhou local. Freshwater fish is another strong suit – check out the bream, eels and crabs in the fish tank at the entrance and ask the servers the best way to have them cooked.