Overview
Key takeaway
Whole chicken wrapped in lotus leaf and clay, slow-roasted. Crack the clay at the table.
Time & cost
Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $12–$23.
Best for
Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.
Practical
Price$12–$23
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereLou Wai Lou, local Hangzhou restaurants
Tips
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “叫花鸡” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Lou Wai Lou, local Hangzhou restaurants
MetroLou Wai Lou, local Hangzhou restaurants
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Beggar's chicken.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “叫花鸡” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
