Jin Sha (Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake)

Jin Sha is the signature Cantonese fine-dining restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, recognized in the Michelin Guide and helmed by a Cantonese culinary team trained in classical technique alongside contemporary presentation. The restaurant's signature dishes include roasted duck with crisp lacquered skin, braised abalone served at market price, and wok-fried Longjing shrimp, a Hangzhou-Cantonese crossover pairing local river shrimp with the region's famous green tea. The dining room is formal and understated, with dark wood, soft lighting, and private rooms overlooking the hotel's lakeside gardens on West Lake's quieter western shore; the atmosphere is hushed and refined, and smart-casual dress is expected. The wine and beverage program draws on the Four Seasons' broader cellar, featuring both international wines and a curated selection of Chinese teas suited to Cantonese cuisine. Given its small number of private rooms and demand from both hotel guests and Hangzhou diners, reservations are essential and should be made at least a week in advance, with lakeside private rooms often booked out further ahead, especially on weekends.