Ru Yuan

#10 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Enveloped by the bountiful greenery of the Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Ru Yuan occupies a sleek, modern three-storey structure with large windows that bring the tranquil splendour of the outside in. Deeply rooted in nature, its poetic setting – not far from West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage Site – is reflected in its menu, which makes stars of local ingredients and classic Hangzhou flavours.