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    Default Eating at 西湖 (Xi Hu) in China

    In the next few weeks, I'll be going back to China for a holiday.

    I think I will be going to 西湖 (Xi Hu), and I was wondering about the food there.

    I've heard from relatives that there is a restaurant called 楼外楼 (lou wai lou) which serves a delicious 叫化鸡/Beggar's chicken (LoCH ) and 西湖醋雨/ some random fish.

    I was wondering if you guys/gals have had experience on going to Xi Hu before, and whether this lou wai lou is any good.

    Any other information about local delicacies is also welcome

    Thanks.

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    You're talking about Hangzhou right?

    My mom just had the time of her life there, with the food & sights. I will get more details for you.
    忽见柳荫下两个小孩子在哀哀痛哭,瞧模样正是武敦儒、武修文兄弟。郭芙大声叫道:「喂,你们在干甚麽?」武 修文回头见是郭芙,哭道:「我们在哭,你不见麽?」

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    Its 西湖醋!

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    西湖醋鱼 (not a fan of it myself)

    Mostly just enjoy the scenery of West Lake. Went to 楼外楼, didn't find it very exceptional compared to other good Chinese resturants, but go since its so famous.

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    Oops, my bad.

    I think I'll try the fish since its pretty famous.

    Thanks very much.

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    from what i hear, 楼外楼 is over-rated for it's price. when I went by, a family friend took us to a place off of 河坊街 for a pretty good price with pretty decent food. There's plenty of restaurants around the area which will serve the "Hangzhou specialties", so you can probably take your pick.

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    Returned from trip.

    Summary:
    Lou Wai Lou - Overrated + expensive
    Beggar's Chicken - Portion was tiny (probably half a chicken), bland, no flavour
    Fish - Too much Cu, no other flavour


    Verdict- 2/10 At least now, I'll never have to bother going there ever again to waste more money.

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    I was in Hangzhou for a few days. Had a great time. Love the abundant presence of trees and mountains.

    Didn't go to House-Outside-House (LouWaiLou), and from the lukewarm reviews, doesn't seem like a bad thing to miss.

    Probably the best food I had in Hangzhou was a 1.25 yuan beef stick off the street. Sure beat the overpriced dishes I had around West Lake.
    忽见柳荫下两个小孩子在哀哀痛哭,瞧模样正是武敦儒、武修文兄弟。郭芙大声叫道:「喂,你们在干甚麽?」武 修文回头见是郭芙,哭道:「我们在哭,你不见麽?」

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