Who on earth is eating Hangzhou cuisine?
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Turns out, for several days I've been eating food from other regions. Today, I boldly tried Hangzhou's local dishes. Following recommendations, I ate at some of the highly-rated places around West Lake after a day of sightseeing. The first bite left me speechless... and I had to force myself through an entire day of this.
A friend recommended that the best food in Hangzhou is actually in convenience stores. That made me even more speechless. From now on, I won’t trust overly hyped online recommendations. #SpeechlessAfterFirstBite #EatingEverythingIsAHarm #IJustKeptEating #RegrettingNotSkippingIt #ActuallyNotThatGreat #TryingSomethingNew #HangzhouCuisine #EatNowCherishLater #JustKeptEating #RegretfulAfterFinishing
For foreign travelers: Hangzhou is famous for its natural beauty, especially West Lake, but when it comes to food, it’s not always as good as people say. Many restaurants use pre-prepared meals to speed up service, which can affect the taste. Also, due to rising rents, many small, authentic restaurants have disappeared or become too expensive.
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This isn't meant to start a fight; if I offended anyone, I apologize. It's just frustrating to spend money and not get what you hoped for.
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Apologies all around! Didn't mean to offend Hangzhou locals.
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Many tourists recommend roast chicken. Maybe give that a try?
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The problem might be that some restaurants serve pre-made dishes from other regions, leading to disappointment with Hangzhou cuisine.
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Quoting a netizen: 'Nowadays, when I find something truly delicious, I don’t post about it online. I’m afraid of making it too popular and ruining the place. So, the best spots are ones we quietly enjoy with friends.'
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Even locals in Hangzhou admit there isn’t much great food here. Authentic places exist, but they're hard to find amidst all the over-hyped options.
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If you liked Guangzhou, you'll notice how affordable and flavorful their street food is compared to Hangzhou.
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People in Guangzhou sometimes feel superior about their food, but I found their large-scale BBQ stalls lacking in wok hei (stir-fry aroma) compared to Hangzhou's offerings.
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Consider visiting nearby Jiaxing. It’s close to Hangzhou and has some excellent local specialties like stinky tofu and Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
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Some chain restaurants from Guangzhou, like Dian Dou De, are available in Hangzhou. But beware—they may not taste as good here!