2 Best Restaurants in Eastern China, China

Harbourview Restaurant

$$$ Fodor's choice

The Chinese chef at the rooftop restaurant in the waterfront Lujiang Harbourview Hotel prepares particularly good dim sum specialties like sweet pork buns and shrimp dumplings. The à la carte menu includes English descriptions and some pictures.

54 Lujiang Lu, Xiamen, Fujian, 361001, China
0592-266–1398
Known For
  • stellar bay views from terrace area (book ahead to dine here)
  • delicious seafood dishes
  • buffet-dining option
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Louwailou

$$$ Fodor's choice

Back in 1848, this place was a simple fish shack. Business boomed, and it became the most famous restaurant in the province, focusing on Zhejiang cuisine and specializing in steamed lake perch served with vinegar sauce.

30 Gushan Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310002, China
0571-8796–9682
Known For
  • West Lake dining classic
  • renowned beggar's chicken (wrapped in lotus leaves and baked in a clay shell)
  • truly tender dongpo rou (pork slow cooked in yellow rice wine)
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted