Beggars Chicken Photo

Photographer’s Note

This dish is called "Beggars Chicken". We ate at the Lou Wai Lou Restaurant on West Lake. The traditional method is to first marinate the bird, wrapping it in lotus leaves and then seal it in mud before baking. This is a specialty of this restaurant...and it was great!

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Polonaise (5634) 2008-10-20 19:10 [Comment]

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ddrwx2 (168) 2008-10-20 21:29

Hi, Gbutler !

Being in service for about 150 years Lou Wai Lou¨CRestaurant is one of the oldest & most famous restaurant in Hangzhou. The place offers a great view over the West lake.The aura of the place & well famed Hanghou cuisines served here would surely tantalize your taste buds & stimulate your appetite.

If you love fish or are looking for some really amazing sea food then Lou Wai lou-Restaurant is where you should head for. ¡°West Lake sweet & sour fish¡± is a speciality of this place, which one would find to be expensive but it is worth every yuan.The fish is complemented with a glass of white wine that further brings out the scrumptious taste of fish. You may find yourself spending a bit too much for the exotic dishes but comparatively less ,if you make you pick from the traditional fare.

If you are planning a romantic boat ride after your meal then Lou Wai Lou¨CRestaurant is perfect dining place, equipped with rowers to escort you around the lake. The beauty of the place leaves you mesmerizing & spellbound when lit up with neon lights at night. The aesthetic beauty of Lou Wai Lou¨CRestaurant comes full circle when the interiors are illuminated with Christmas trees & a courteous decor. On busy days , you are expected to experience noise & clamour in the dining area of the restaurant situated in the second floor.

Lou Wai Lou Restaurant in Hangzhou is believed to have made Beggar's Chicken, Su Dongpo Pork and Longjing Shrimp into heavenly culinary delights. To relish crispy rice with sweet & sour sauce, juicy chicken & vegetables just get hooked on to this place. The luscious delights would leave you begging for more inspite of the multifarious eating options one is conferred with. This restaurant has earned itsef an reputation un-parallel to those of others in Hangzhou.So, if you want to treat your taste buds for a royal feast & indulge in a grand dining experience of Hangzhou cuisine step into Lou Wai Lou Restaurant again next time .

Regards
Mary Li

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jimmj63 (779) 2008-10-20 23:46

I'm agree whit polonaise, but ... are you still alive??

......;-)).....!!

ciao, giacomo

faubry (32281) 2008-10-21 10:41 [Comment]

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davide (1144) 2008-11-21 2:15

Hello George,
I totally agree with you: to know and taste the typical food is one of best methods to know the sites, peoples and countries. From your photo is possible to learn so much about the typical culture.
It's a good work, thanks for share this photo!
Best regards & wishes,
Davide

g4gugu (56) 2009-03-23 9:05 [Comment]

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