Overview
Key takeaway
Live grass carp cooked in sweet-sour vinegar sauce. A Hangzhou classic with 800-year history.
Time & cost
Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $9–$18.
Best for
Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.
Practical
Price$9–$18
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereLou Wai Lou (Gushan Rd), Mama Wang
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 “西湖醋鱼” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Lou Wai Lou (Gushan Rd), Mama Wang
MetroLou Wai Lou (Gushan Rd), Mama Wang
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near West Lake vinegar fish.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “西湖醋鱼” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
