Definitely Fresh
Ge Lang Guan
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Michelin Guide
By Jin Yingying
On May 8, the 2025 Michelin Guide Hangzhou was officially unveiled at a press conference.
This year’s Hangzhou edition includes:
1 Michelin two-star restaurant (a first for the city),
12 Michelin one-star restaurants (including five newly awarded),
1 Michelin Green Star,
26 Bib Gourmand selections, and
38 Michelin-selected restaurants.
In addition, three special awards were presented: the Michelin Young Chef Award, the Sommelier Award, and the Service Award.
The honor of Hangzhou’s very first two-star rating goes to Ru Yuan, which was promoted from one star last year.
According to the official website of the Michelin Guide, Ru Yuan “stands amid lush vegetation”. While the menu may feature familiar dishes like Xihu Fish in Vinegar Sauce or Sautéed Shrimps with Longjing Tea Leaves, each one has been extensively fine-tuned and tweaked.
Among the 12 Michelin one-star restaurants, five are new entries: Hangzhou House, L’éclat 19, Sense, Song, and Yu Zhi Lan.
This year also marks Hangzhou’s first Michelin Green Star, awarded to Pu Zhu, recognizing the restaurant’s outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The “Bib Gourmand” selection was created to celebrate accessible yet high-quality food--exactly the kind of fare that resonates with local diners. Named after Michelin’s mascot “Bibendum” (the Michelin Man), this key category of the Michelin Guide focuses on recommending eateries that offer great taste at friendly prices. It’s no wonder people say the Bib Gourmand list delivers the greatest return. With a European benchmark of €36 (roughly 200 RMB), these restaurants are far more accessible than high-end fine dining spots, making them a go-to for savvy diners.
This year, the Bib Gourmand list has welcomed five new establishments: Da Tou Yin Shi Xiao Guan, Hao Shi Tang 1987 (Wensan Road), Lanxi Gourmet, Qing Tao, and the popular dim sum spot Wang Ri Shun Hao. The guide aims to showcase how smaller, often family-run restaurants continue to deliver flavor and quality. For food lovers across the city, these spots represent must-try destinations that are easy on the wallet and full of character.
In the past year, Zhejiang cuisine has gained growing attention within the local dining scene. Michelin inspectors have recognized a wide range of styles--from the hearty street eats of Jinhua to the refined coastal dishes of Ningbo--underscoring the region’s rich culinary traditions and further diversifying the guide.
The latest “Michelin-Selected Restaurants” list now includes over ten regional cuisine styles. Among the first-time entrants are Fu Quan Shu Yuan, a vegetarian restaurant known for its serene setting; In Villa, which focuses on refined Zhejiang dishes; Junxihui, a standout for Cantonese flavors; and Shui Mo Hui, which introduces Anhui cuisine to the lineup for the first time.
Together, these selections reflect the evolving tastes and culinary strength of the local market--where quality, tradition, and affordability continue to define the city’s vibrant food culture.