QUANJUDE is a Chinese restaurant that gives Hangzhou, China a clear reason to appear on a dining shortlist. The draw is regional technique, texture and the rhythm of shared plates; at a polished mid-to-high price point, it should be judged as a polished dinner worth planning ahead for. Choose it when you want flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone; the meal should feel anchored in its setting rather than interchangeable.