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Louwailou

Name: Louwailou
Telephone: +86 571 8796 9682
Rating: 3.8

China Zhejiang Hangzhou CityLouwailou

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State-owned restaurant with historical significance. First off, I would like to address that the food here is not the best tasting. On our way there, the driver asked where we were from. I replied, "I was actually born in Hangzhou." To his surprise, he exclaimed, "Why would you eat at Louwailou? That place is for tourists!" Although I am technically a native, I left the city for the U.S. at the age of 3 and a half and don't have much recollection of it. Ironically, I'm a native tourist. The reaction of the driver shows that Hangzhou people wouldn't choose to eat here even if they can foot the pricey bill. People who are coming here to purely enjoy another cuisine would probably be disappointed by what they are served. The restaurant dates back over 150 years, back in the dynastic periods of Chinese history. It served important officials and diplomats from across the world. When we went to eat, we were enjoying an experience that connects to a piece of fascinating history. The restaurant is state-owned and the decor contains grandiose decor mixed with meticulous antiques. When we went, there was hardly any wait time, even though cars were crowded outside and people were packed.

Jerry ZhouJerry Zhou

Not a picky eater, but I thought the food was good. Maybe nothing standout but I liked it anyway. The views of the lake are good, and no issues with the service either. It was pretty busy in the restaurant though, so don't expect an intimate experience.

Alan ChenAlan Chen

This place was famous for renown scholars to have parties with the best water views in front. The foods they ate also became legendary to pass on. Once it was specifically used to entertain foreign dignitaries. However, after the commercialism took over, it would have being losing all that genuineness. The building is a total rebuild with maximisation of floor areas & the foods are no better than any ordinary ones. So don’t expect any legendary tastes any more, it now only serves best to the common tourists.

Ming YangMing Yang

3 stars for the food, 4 stars for the location and spectacular view. Must visit and eat at this restaurant as first time visitors. You won't get the vast views of the lake from anywhere else. The opulent chandeliers and grand decor makes the vast ambience welcoming for families and tourists. The server presented our "fish" in bucket to ensure it was alive and fresh and not frozen.

Christina NChristina N

The location is quite good, but the taste was not very good, to tell you the truth. Although it seems this is quite famous and authentic Hangzhou cuisine around here, the food is just oily, not so tasty. When they held G20, they sever the meal. This will help you to make the story.

Dai KDai K

After walking from Xihu Lake, looking for dinner at this restaurant, we used an online taxi and couldn't get off in front of the restaurant, we had to walk to get here. From the appearance of the outer building, it looks nice and authentic. And the ambience inside is also good and comfortable. We ordered several menus, including beef, bird, eel and fish. Almost all of them are delicious, except for the fish, for me most of them have spines, like milkfish. 从西湖步行过来，想在这家餐厅吃饭，我们打的是网约车，在餐厅门口下不了车，只能步行到达。从外部建筑的外观来看，看上去很漂亮，很地道。而且里面的氛围也很好很舒服。我们点了几份菜单，包括牛肉、鸟肉、鳗鱼和鱼。几乎所有的东西都很好吃，除了鱼，对我来说大多数都是有刺的，比如遮目鱼。

Jeffry TandanakiJeffry Tandanaki

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30 Gushan Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310007

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+86 571 8796 9682

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3.8

(80 reviews)

State-owned restaurant with historical significance. First off, I would like to address that the food here is not the best tasting. On our way there, the driver asked where we were from. I replied, "I was actually born in Hangzhou." To his surprise, he exclaimed, "Why would you eat at Louwailou? That place is for tourists!" Although I am technically a native, I left the city for the U.S. at the age of 3 and a half and don't have much recollection of it. Ironically, I'm a native tourist. The reaction of the driver shows that Hangzhou people wouldn't choose to eat here even if they can foot the pricey bill. People who are coming here to purely enjoy another cuisine would probably be disappointed by what they are served. The restaurant dates back over 150 years, back in the dynastic periods of Chinese history. It served important officials and diplomats from across the world. When we went to eat, we were enjoying an experience that connects to a piece of fascinating history. The restaurant is state-owned and the decor contains grandiose decor mixed with meticulous antiques. When we went, there was hardly any wait time, even though cars were crowded outside and people were packed.

Jerry ZhouJerry Zhou

Not a picky eater, but I thought the food was good. Maybe nothing standout but I liked it anyway. The views of the lake are good, and no issues with the service either. It was pretty busy in the restaurant though, so don't expect an intimate experience.

Alan ChenAlan Chen

This place was famous for renown scholars to have parties with the best water views in front. The foods they ate also became legendary to pass on. Once it was specifically used to entertain foreign dignitaries. However, after the commercialism took over, it would have being losing all that genuineness. The building is a total rebuild with maximisation of floor areas & the foods are no better than any ordinary ones. So don’t expect any legendary tastes any more, it now only serves best to the common tourists.

Ming YangMing Yang

3 stars for the food, 4 stars for the location and spectacular view. Must visit and eat at this restaurant as first time visitors. You won't get the vast views of the lake from anywhere else. The opulent chandeliers and grand decor makes the vast ambience welcoming for families and tourists. The server presented our "fish" in bucket to ensure it was alive and fresh and not frozen.

Christina NChristina N

The location is quite good, but the taste was not very good, to tell you the truth. Although it seems this is quite famous and authentic Hangzhou cuisine around here, the food is just oily, not so tasty. When they held G20, they sever the meal. This will help you to make the story.

Dai KDai K

After walking from Xihu Lake, looking for dinner at this restaurant, we used an online taxi and couldn't get off in front of the restaurant, we had to walk to get here. From the appearance of the outer building, it looks nice and authentic. And the ambience inside is also good and comfortable. We ordered several menus, including beef, bird, eel and fish. Almost all of them are delicious, except for the fish, for me most of them have spines, like milkfish. 从西湖步行过来，想在这家餐厅吃饭，我们打的是网约车，在餐厅门口下不了车，只能步行到达。从外部建筑的外观来看，看上去很漂亮，很地道。而且里面的氛围也很好很舒服。我们点了几份菜单，包括牛肉、鸟肉、鳗鱼和鱼。几乎所有的东西都很好吃，除了鱼，对我来说大多数都是有刺的，比如遮目鱼。

Jeffry TandanakiJeffry Tandanaki

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Not a picky eater, but I thought the food was good. Maybe nothing standout but I liked it anyway. The views of the lake are good, and no issues with the service either. It was pretty busy in the restaurant though, so don't expect an intimate experience.

The location is quite good, but the taste was not very good, to tell you the truth. Although it seems this is quite famous and authentic Hangzhou cuisine around here, the food is just oily, not so tasty. When they held G20, they sever the meal. This will help you to make the story.

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Not a picky eater, but I thought the food was good. Maybe nothing standout but I liked it anyway. The views of the lake are good, and no issues with the service either. It was pretty busy in the restaurant though, so don't expect an intimate experience.

The location is quite good, but the taste was not very good, to tell you the truth. Although it seems this is quite famous and authentic Hangzhou cuisine around here, the food is just oily, not so tasty. When they held G20, they sever the meal. This will help you to make the story.