Definitely Fresh (Xihu)
Xihu, Hangzhou
Restaurant in Hangzhou, China
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Definitely Fresh (Xihu) is a practical Xihu pick for a relaxed Hangzhou meal, especially when the occasion calls for recognized value rather than a formal splurge. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026 recognition gives it a clear trust signal, while the second-floor plaza setting keeps the mood more casual than hotel dining rooms or higher-priced Zhejiang peers.
About Definitely Fresh (Xihu)
Is Definitely Fresh (Xihu) worth considering in Hangzhou? Its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2026 gives it a meaningful place on a shortlist for travelers who want a restaurant with an external mark of approval. Before you build plans around it, check current address, menu, hours, service format, price, booking guidance through the venue's official channels.
Use it as a recognized Hangzhou option rather than a place to choose around a specific tasting-menu format, cuisine, or special-occasion setup. In practice, that means it may be useful as one candidate among several, especially if your main requirement is Michelin-recognized dining in the city. If practical details matter for your plans, check the venue's official channels before you go, particularly before arranging a fixed itinerary, coordinating with a group, or building the meal around dietary or timing needs.
Choose it for Michelin-recognized dining in Hangzhou
The case for considering Definitely Fresh (Xihu) is direct: it is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Hangzhou. That recognition is the firmest reason to keep it on the radar, especially for diners comparing places through the lens of guide inclusion. If you are comparing recognized options, you may also look at Ru Yuan, 1913, Bai Yun, King's Choice (Huyu Road), or MANSHU KAISEKI.
First-timers should keep the plan flexible and check current details about menu format, opening hours, group setup, or dietary accommodations. Treat the listing as a starting point, then confirm the practical pieces that affect your visit. For broader planning around the city, start with the Hangzhou restaurants guide; if this meal is part of a hotel-led weekend, pair it with the Hangzhou hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2F, Meifan Plaza Proya, 588 Xixi Road, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, CHN
- Website
- guide.michelin.com/en/zhe-jiang/hangzhou_1027184/restaurant/definitely-fresh
- Phone
- +86 199 0672 2278
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, modern and casual with the bustling feel of a popular family-friendly seafood house; tanks and displays of live seafood emphasize freshness while the setting remains comfortable rather than formal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- springy fishcake
- razor clams
- live oysters
- mud whelks
- duck soup with Chinese herbal medicine
- Yueqing Bay seafood selection
Planning details
Location
2F, Meifan Plaza Proya, 588 Xixi Road, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, CHN · Directions
guide.michelin.com/en/zhe-jiang/hangzhou_1027184/restaurant/definitely-fresh
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ru Yuan, Zhejiang, ¥¥¥¥
- King's Choice (Huyu Road), Hang Zhou, ¥¥
- 1913, Hang Zhou, ¥¥¥
- MANSHU KAISEKI, Notable alternative
- Bai Yun, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Hangzhou
Choose Definitely Fresh (Xihu) when value and ease matter more than ceremony. Ru Yuan sits in a higher ¥¥¥¥ Zhejiang tier, so it is the stronger choice for a polished splurge, while Definitely Fresh is the more sensible pick for a casual Xihu meal with recognized value.
King's Choice (Huyu Road) is the closest value comparison at ¥¥, and should be on the shortlist if budget is the main filter. 1913, at ¥¥¥, reads as a better middle-ground option when the room and occasion matter more than keeping the meal casual.
For readers who cannot get the timing to work, Bai Yun and MANSHU KAISEKI are the cross-shops to check if the brief is a more composed dining experience. Definitely Fresh is the easier call for a daytime Xihu plan; the others make more sense when the meal itself is the centerpiece.
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Compare Definitely Fresh (Xihu)
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definitely Fresh (Xihu) | Hangzhou | ; | No published awards | ; |
| Ru Yuan | Hangzhou | Zhejiang | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #102026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #182026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards — Elite 15 Asia · #32025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #592025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #72Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin 2 Stars | ¥¥¥¥ |
| King's Choice (Huyu Road) | Hangzhou | Hang Zhou | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
| 1913 | Hangzhou | Hang Zhou | 2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| MANSHU KAISEKI | Hangzhou | 2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond | ; | ; |
| Bai Yun | Hangzhou | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Definitely Fresh (Xihu)?
Plan it as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Hangzhou. Before making plans, check address details, hours, price, menu format, service style directly with the venue.
Is Definitely Fresh (Xihu) good for a special occasion?
It can be considered if Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition is important to your plans. If the occasion depends on ambience, service style, private rooms, or celebration arrangements, ask the venue directly about those details.
What are alternatives to Definitely Fresh (Xihu)?
Other named options to compare include Ru Yuan, Bai Yun, King's Choice (Huyu Road), 1913, MANSHU KAISEKI. Choose based on the current details you can confirm directly, such as availability, menu, price, setting.
