West Lake fish

西湖醋鱼 · Xīhú cùyú. Fresh fish · vinegar sauce.

Dumplings in a bamboo steamer with chopsticks
Regional dishes西湖醋鱼Xīhú cùyúWest Lake fish

A whole fish is gently cooked and finished with a lightly sweet vinegar sauce, a classic dish from Hangzhou.

CoverageRegional · Hangzhou, Zhejiang

About this food

The fish is usually served whole for sharing. Let the host or server help portion it around the bones.

How to explore it

Fresh fish · vinegar sauce. Ask about ingredients, preparation, and regional variations before ordering.

Useful phrase

Does it have many bones?

鱼刺多吗?Yúcì duō ma?