Ranking

The best places to eat in China

An editorial ranking of restaurants, cafés and bars: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.

Places ranked: 697

Xinrongji (Xinyuan South Road)

Xinrongji (Xinyuan South Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Fine Dining

Xin Rong Ji (新荣记) on Xinyuan South Road is the Beijing flagship of a well-known Taizhou (Zhejiang) cuisine group, holding Three MICHELIN Stars (“Exceptional cuisine”) in the MICHELIN Guide’s Beijing selection. The room reads “high-end Chinese, but…

Summer Palace

Summer Palace

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The Summer Palace is a sprawling imperial garden offering a serene escape with stunning landscapes, intricate architecture, and a rich history. Visitors consistently praise its vastness, the beauty of Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, and the…

Taian Table

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A fixture on the city's dining scene since 2016, this brainchild of chef Stefan Stiller is familiar to all local foodies. With counter seats enclosing an island where the chefs cook, all guests get to feel the vibrant vibe up close. The 10- or…

Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Fine Dining

Upon arrival at this upmarket restaurant, diners step into a hallway lined with steeply priced dried fish maws. With years of experience in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Chef Cheung reimagines Chaozhou classics with sophistication and finesse. Braised…

Another Shot!

Kwun Tong · Specialty Coffee

Another Shot! is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at G/F Lobby, Kingston International Centre, 19 Wang Chiu Rd, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.

Lungo

Wan Chai · Specialty Coffee

Lungo is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Hennessy Rd, 314-324號Winland SquareLungoShop C, G/F.

On The Hill Coffee Bar (Kwun Tong)

Kwun Tong · Specialty Coffee

On The Hill Coffee Bar (Kwun Tong) is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at 大堂地下 On The Hill Coffee Bar (Kwun Tong), Two Sky Parc51 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.

flow float

Central and Western · Specialty Coffee

flow float is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at 12 Tung St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

Coffee Analog

Yau Tsim Mong · Specialty Coffee

Coffee Analog is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at 169 Sai Yeung Choi St N, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

Halfway Coffee (Mid-Levels)

Central and Western · Specialty Coffee

Halfway Coffee (Mid-Levels) is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at 8 Rednaxela Terrace, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong.

Sang Roastery

Kowloon City · Specialty Coffee

Sang Roastery is a highly rated specialty coffee shop at 114 To Kwa Wan Rd, Ma Tau Kok, Hong Kong.

Yu Zhi Lan

Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine Dining

This low-key private dining concept can dispense with signage. The owner-chef Lan Guijun is a local legend who raised Sichuanese cooking to the level of haute cuisine, so foodies always find their way here. The quaint rustic room is dotted with…

Ji Pin Court

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This oasis in the bustling city centre serves traditional Cantonese cooking, and its chef is particular about every detail. The signature fried chicken with sand ginger in claypot smells and tastes divine, and every piece of meat and condiment is…

102 House

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The story of 102 House started in a residential home in Foshan, Guangdong. The kitchen is helmed by a chef with around 20 years of experience. For diners to experience the quintessence of traditional Cantonese banquets, various set menus are…

Blackswan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Fine Dining

On a swan theme, feather motifs and graceful arabesques abound in the spotless white room of this restaurant, set in an idyllic spot overlooking a pond where swans and koi swim. As for the food, French chef Vianney Massot champions a unique take on…

Taian Table

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Fine Dining

Well-honed European techniques are put to use in the display kitchen to turn the best ingredients from around the world into creative, contemporary works of art. There is just one eight-course tasting menu and it changes bi-monthly, with a "best of"…

Fu He Hui

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Exuding Zen-inspired serenity, the rooms reflect a philosophy that veganism isn’t just about the food, but is a way of life. Only set menus are served and they change every season to make use of the best local ingredients. Masterfully crafted and…

Xin Rong Ji

Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine Dining

This branch of the upmarket chain is furnished in a lavish but understated manner, and commands lovely views of the Twin Towers. The menu boasts the brand's signature luxury seafood lineup, but the Taizhou recipes jazzed up with local touches steal…

The House of Rong

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A historical mansion once belonging to architect IM Pei's family is now home to the Shanghai flagship of this upmarket dining group. Adorned by Pei's original drawings and traditional architectural motifs in the Suzhou style, the space befits the…

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The third restaurant under the aegis of chef Umberto Bombana comes with a glitzy cocktail bar and a balcony with jaw-dropping views. But the glass-clad wine cellar with amazing selections – both by the glass and by the bottle – also catches the eye…

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This restaurant from the Singaporean group is furnished in a black colour scheme and generously decorated with crystals, which befits the well-crafted dim sum, barbecued meat and seafood it serves. Specialities like scrambled ‘osmanthus’ egg with…

Bao Li Xuan

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The Bvlgari Hotel's Chinese restaurant is nestled in an adjacent century-old building, complete with six private rooms inspired by Bvlgari jewellery. Solid skills and precision mark dishes such as soy-marinated chicken with silky flesh and a hint of…

Jiang by Chef Fei

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Fine Dining

The elegant, relaxing interior, which showcases a happy marriage between East and West, has recently been refurbished to suit the tastes of a younger generation. Its Cantonese fare strikes a balance between tradition and creativity, with timeless…

Ru Yuan

Ru Yuan

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine Dining

Ru Yuan is a Michelin-recognized fine-dining restaurant on the edge of West Lake, known for seasonal tasting menus crafted by chef Fu Yuelan and his team. Reviews praise its garden-like lakeside setting, delicate seasonal plates and attentive…

Da Vittorio

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The Da Vittorio family have been serving seafood in Brusaporto in Italy for over 50 years and now they have brought that dining experience to Shanghai by relocating some team members and equipment here. Signature dishes on the à la carte menu…