Is Wuzhen's "Momo's Home" Worth the Hype? A Xiaohongshu Discovery!

 

We spent quite a bit of time and energy trying to find Mo Mo's Home in Wuzhen. If you look at the Wuzhen map and compare it with the street signs, it’s easy to get confused about which direction to go. We were trying to find No. 67 and even asked some Wuzhen staff along the way, but the directions they gave were also a bit unclear. In the end, we had to loop back to the main road to get back on track, and that’s when we finally found Mo Mo's Home.

The Wuzhen map labels all locations with numbers—whether it’s food, drinks, attractions, or accommodations, everything has a corresponding number. Most lodging places also have attached restaurants, but they usually only have a few tables—2 or 3 is quite normal. So if you're planning to visit a popular spot, be mentally prepared to wait.

Mo Mo's Home is a bit of an internet-famous restaurant that we discovered through recommendations on Xiaohongshu (RED). Some celebrities and influencers have checked in there, which has drawn even more people to visit. Seating is limited, but thankfully, the food comes out quickly and people tend to eat fast, so the wait isn’t too long.

While waiting, we sat on a bench in front of Mo Mo's Home, enjoying the night view. It felt relaxing and pleasant—the view from the front of the restaurant was quite nice.

That pot of tea on the table is surprisingly important—don’t underestimate it, especially because the food here is heavily seasoned.

The taro (芋艿) dish was one of my favorites. I used to love eating it when I was living in Hangzhou. It’s most commonly served braised in a savory sauce—perfect with rice, though it’s definitely a starch bomb. The texture is quite different from the fluffy kind of taro you might be used to.

The native chicken hotpot (土雞煲) is one of the signature dishes—definitely a must-try. It comes as a whole chicken. The only downside is the temperature—it’s pre-cooked and served warm rather than hot. Still, the flavor is great: very fresh, the meat falls right off the bone, and the broth goes perfectly with rice. The chickens they use here are generally on the smaller side.

The catfish and tofu soup (昂刺魚豆腐湯) is another good pick. Even if you don’t eat the fish, the soup itself is fresh and delicious, and the tofu is incredibly soft—I drank several bowls. Just be careful with the fish bones, both while eating the fish and drinking the soup, as there are quite a few.

Most people who come here don’t leave without eating a proper meal—the dishes here all go really well with rice. The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. We could barely finish the four dishes we ordered. Before we left, we noticed the table next to us—a pair of diners had ordered nearly every signature dish on the menu, but they couldn’t finish the food at all. And since you're staying right here in the guesthouse, it’s not like you’re going to take leftovers with you—it really felt like a waste.