Leigang Restaurant (雷岗饭店)

Leigang Restaurant (雷岗饭店) is a casual Huizhou village-cuisine restaurant on Leigang Hill, the highest point in Hongcun Village, Yi County, Huangshan, Anhui, China. Its history is said to date back to 1131, and it serves Hui-style dishes with views over the UNESCO-listed village, which is what it is best known for. Diners rate it about 4.0. The cooking is village home style rather than chef-driven, and no Michelin recognition is documented. Listed dishes include local Hui village dishes, mao tofu, bamboo shoots and farmhouse chicken, drawing on produce from the hills and farms around Hongcun. Mao tofu, tofu carrying a fine coat of natural mould before frying, is a typical Huizhou speciality, while bamboo shoots and farmhouse chicken reflect the rural larder. The dining room's appeal is its elevated position: window tables look over the village, and the mood is unhurried and scenic rather than formal. Casual and walking clothes are appropriate, and the climb up the hill is part of the visit. No wine programme is documented; tea, soft drinks and beer are the usual drinks. Hours are listed as about 10AM to 8PM daily, and the village closes early, so visitors should verify times. Walk-in is normal, but a window table in peak seasons can be reserved through the village guesthouse or Dianping. Prices are mid-range ($$). Hongcun requires a village entry ticket, and visitors should verify the current price on the official site or Trip.com. Searching the Chinese name in Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan (美团) shows current hours and menu photos, and both apps accept foreign-issued cards through Alipay or WeChat Pay once linked.