Hangzhou House

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Hangzhou House, Hangzhou – Michelin-Starred Zhejiang Cuisine in Amanfayun

A Michelin-Starred Dining Room in a Ancient Village

Hangzhou House sits within Amanfayun, a resort hidden in a serene valley on the outskirts of Hangzhou. The property itself is a restored cluster of traditional village houses, some over a century old, surrounded by tea plantations, bamboo groves, and the ancient pilgrimage paths of seven Buddhist monasteries. Just six kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage site of West Lake, this is a place where stone pathways wind past quiet courtyards and the air carries the scent of damp earth and green leaves.

Zhejiang Cuisine Rooted in Place

The restaurant specialises in Zhejiang cuisine, the culinary tradition of the region known for its fresh, delicate flavours. The kitchen draws on local ingredients—mountain vegetables, river fish, and the famous Longjing tea grown in nearby fields. Meals are served in a setting that mirrors the resort’s ethos: understated, elegant, and deeply connected to its surroundings. The dining room, with its dark wood furniture and soft lighting, opens onto views of the garden, where magnolia trees and bamboo screen the world outside.

Recognition and Atmosphere

In 2026, Hangzhou House was awarded a Michelin star, a nod to the precision and quality of its cooking. The recognition sits naturally alongside the resort’s broader philosophy of quiet luxury. Dining here is unhurried—a lunch or dinner that might begin with a bowl of clear broth and end with a plate of seasonal greens, all prepared with a respect for simplicity that defines the best of Zhejiang cooking. For those staying at Amanfayun, the restaurant is a natural extension of the experience; for outside visitors, it offers a reason to venture into the hills west of the city.