Four Seasons Hangzhou Celebrates 15 Years as Jin Sha Restaurant Gains Recognition Among Asia’s Top Dining Destinations
(IN SHORT) Jin Sha restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake has been ranked No. 85 on the 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list as the hotel celebrates its 15th anniversary. Led by Senior Executive Chinese Chef Yong Wang, the restaurant is known for its refined interpretation of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, drawing inspiration from the landscapes and seasonal ingredients of the region surrounding West Lake. Jin Sha’s culinary philosophy emphasizes local sourcing, seasonal rhythms and cultural storytelling, presenting traditional regional dishes through a contemporary lens. The recognition highlights the restaurant’s growing influence within the Asian culinary scene and reflects its ongoing commitment to celebrating regional Chinese food heritage.
(PRESS RELEASE) HANGZHOU AT WEST LAKE, China, 2026-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is celebrating a significant milestone as its acclaimed restaurant Jin Sha marks the hotel’s 15th anniversary with international recognition on the 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list, where it has been ranked No. 85. The achievement highlights the restaurant’s continued influence in showcasing the heritage and evolving expression of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine within Asia’s dynamic culinary landscape.
Since opening, Jin Sha has steadily built a reputation for combining refined regional traditions with contemporary culinary creativity. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding West Lake, the restaurant’s cuisine reflects the rhythm of the seasons and the diversity of ingredients sourced from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.
The culinary direction of Jin Sha is guided by Senior Executive Chinese Chef Yong Wang, whose approach focuses on capturing the essence of the region’s landscapes, rivers, lakes and fertile plains. These environments produce a wide variety of seasonal ingredients that shape the restaurant’s menu throughout the year.
Each dish at Jin Sha is designed to highlight the natural qualities of its ingredients. Early spring brings fresh greens and delicate flavours, summer offers abundant harvests from fields and waterways, autumn introduces richer textures and deeper tastes, while winter presents clean, refined dishes that emphasize subtlety and balance. Through this seasonal philosophy, ingredients are treated not only as culinary elements but also as reflections of place, climate and time.
The restaurant’s culinary philosophy blends regional identity, seasonality and storytelling. This approach allows Jin Sha to present traditional Jiangsu and Zhejiang flavours in a modern context while preserving the cultural narratives that define the cuisine. Dining at Jin Sha becomes more than a meal—it becomes an experience that connects guests with the agricultural cycles, landscapes and craftsmanship behind each dish.
Being included in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list for 2026 represents an important milestone in Jin Sha’s journey. The recognition reflects growing international appreciation for the restaurant’s commitment to regional culinary traditions, its emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and its thoughtful interpretation of classic Chinese flavours.
As Jin Sha reflects on fifteen years of culinary development, the restaurant team looks toward the future with a renewed focus on innovation rooted in tradition. The chefs remain committed to deepening relationships with local producers, exploring seasonal ingredients and continuing to present refined dining experiences inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Through creativity, respect for tradition and dedication to craftsmanship, Jin Sha aims to continue sharing the stories of Chinese regional cuisine with guests visiting Hangzhou from across China and around the world.
Media contact:
Gillian Yan
E-Commerce Manager
5 Lingyin Road
Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013
China
gillian.yan@fourseasons.com
+86 88298888
SOURCE: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
