Day 2: Satisfying Our Senses at Longjing Manor (龙井草堂)

Longjing Manor is nestled among lush greenery, making it a very tranquil and scenic dining haven. :) The restaurant spans 12,000 sqm with only 8 private rooms. 

We were assigned to Zhu De's manor. Zhu De was a Chinese general and one of the pioneers of the Chinese communist party. 

Even the restroom is quaint. :)

It was a luxury to sit back and do tea before lunch. :) We could hear birds chirping & leaves rustling in the background.

Impressive drink menu. :) Since we were in Hangzhou, choosing longjing tea was a no brainer. ;)

I nearly cracked another tooth while trying to crack open the pistachio. *.*

While Lin & Ann sipped and munched away, Tina & I explored the manor. :) 

Couldn't wait for lunch to be served... :)

There isn't a fixed menu as the chef will simply whip up with whatever ingredient that's freshest that day. :) The waitresses explained every dish served. :)

We started off our lunch with soya bean milk. These were the condiments to go with it...

The four of us weren't adventurous and opted to have sugar in our soya bean milk with dough fritters instead. 

The braised fish fillet was flavorful and so was the beancurd. I didn't touch the pig's intestine though...

Duck soup with erm....silkworm cocoon....

It was actually quite tasty. :)

Braised pork belly and eggs...sinfully delicious... :))) Ann ate all the fats???

Mini shrimps with leeks

Seasonal veg with an interesting name, 舍得 (Willing)

Innards with vinegar...not for me...

Frogs... *.*

Bamboo shoots with ham. Nicely done. :)

Steamed fish atop with salted fish

We were given the menu halfway through the meal. :))) I think the waitresses were tired having to explain every dish in details to us. Lol! :)))

Completing our lunch with steamed buns, chilled dessert and pi pa (loquat).

We satisfied all our senses at Longjing Manor. :)

Details of Longjing Manor (龙井草堂):

西湖区龙井路龙井399号

Xi Hu Qu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310008

T: 0571-87888777