Casual Dining in Guangdong Province

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…

Chao Yue

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Chao Yue means jumping waves, echoing the sculptural wave form on the ceiling of the spacious dining room. Three fixed price menus put the fun back into fine dining and globally sourced produce is used in impeccably presented, playful and pleasantly…

Xiguan Zhuyuan (Shiba Fu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Still going strong after 30+ years, this branch may lack the views of its Lizhiwan counterpart, but the food tastes just as good. Springy duck egg noodles are made in its Lizhiwan factory, blanched à la minute and tossed either in shrimp roe or in a…

Lingnan Haiyanlou (Binjiang East Road)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The two chefs previously worked in the kitchens of a prestigious hotel, and their skills are unquestionable – which is why it's so hard to get a table here. Try the "premium trio", which used to be reserved for state banquets: buttery foie gras…

Xing Fu Yi Zhan (Yulei Third Street)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Furnished like a vintage staging post, this restaurant whisks you back in time. Feel free to join the servers and dress up in period costume for a selfie. The Sichuanese head chef feeds hungry patrons with Chongqing-style cooking characterised by…

Hai Xian Jie Cai Guan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Nestled in an old neighbourhood, this shop has kept regulars coming back for almost three decades with their no-frills, tasty food at frugal prices. Come early for their double-boiled soups which tend to run out early. Fish head soup particularly…

Dayang (Wenming Road)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Since 1983, Dayang has been synonymous with double-boiled soups, which dominate its menu. Three stacks of steel steamers in the corner turn out tasty health tonics every couple hours and you never know in advance exactly what will be available. In…

Jian Ji (Liwan)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

For over 50 years, this shop has attracted a faithful following not only for its house-made E-fu, but also its freshly made egg noodles. The soft and springy E-fu has a faint egg aroma. For toppings, choose between beef brisket, zhajiang, pork hock…

Hui Xing Yuan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

This three-storey building is the brand's first outlet, dating back to 1981. Known for traditional Cantonese food at bargain prices, the restaurant prides itself on meticulous cooking techniques and attention to detail. Their speciality of steamed…

Guo Fan Jia Yan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

A must-try for spicy food lovers. Named after famous statesman Zeng Guofan of Qing Dynasty, the room pays tribute to him with his literary and calligraphic works. The menu also focusses on dishes and seasonal ingredients from Hunan province, where…

Liang Jie Nanning Pumiao Shengzha Mifen (Yinghua Street)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Ya Yuan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The three-storey room is furnished with orange tables and leather chairs that evoke 1980s nostalgia. For over three decades, Ya Yuan has been feeding hungry locals with classic home-style dishes such as slow-boiled soups and claypot rice. With its…

Zijin Shi Fang

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Though Zijin occupies two adjoining ground-floor units, there is barely an empty seat throughout the day. For over 10 years, locals have been fans of the impeccable barbecue meats, which are displayed in all their glory at the front of the shop. The…

Mian Ji (Yuexiu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Since 1985, this tiny gem has been specialising in double-boiled soups. The menu boasts some 20 health tonics that are grouped by medicinal properties – some nourish the lungs; others boost energy levels. Those slow-cooked in whole coconuts are…

Aroma

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Prior to helming the kitchen of Aroma, this chef had done time in Paris and Shanghai. His short but sweet menu features well-judged European dishes made with quality ingredients from around the world. Culinary highlights include pan-seared foie gras…

Zen Tea

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Styled after a Zen theme, this space provides only private rooms to ensure a serene dining experience. Soybean products made with spring water are exceptional, as are specialities such as faux sea cucumber made with agar-agar and yam starch in a…

Beiyuan Cuisine

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The national historical site in the heart of the city faithfully replicates details of a Lingnan-style Chinese garden. Inside, diners are wowed by 14 gilded redwood vases with elaborate carvings on all sides. Opened in 1928, it is famed not only for…

The Legend

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Adjacent to a convention centre, the restaurant is spread over two floors with both a main dining area and many private rooms. Bird and flower murals and marble with exquisite veining add to the contemporary Chinese chic. In addition to Cantonese…

Deli Boutique・Uncle De Abalone

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

It's a bit out of the way, but the tasty abalone makes the trip here worthwhile. The founder's love affair with the gastropod spans 30+ years. Each one is painstakingly prepared then slow-cooked for 156 hours, resulting in concentrated seafood umami…

Tao Tao Ju · Ya Yuan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

This upscale brand of the restaurant group values exclusivity; its private rooms are perfect for power lunches or friendly get-togethers. The décor features a rose gold and olive green palette, punctuated by Lingnan architectural motifs. The…

Sing Wan Loi Noodle (Yuexiu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Unlike your typical wonton noodle joint, this one sports blue and white porcelain patterns and exquisite millwork. The menu is similarly off-kilter: expect eclectic ingredients ranging from black truffle and sea urchin to hairy crab and dried…

Delightful House

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

This restaurant annexed to a B&B on the outskirts of Guangzhou feels like an oasis. Bamboo bushes cocoon the terrace dotted with patio tables shaded by parasols. Well-crafted dim sum are served at breakfast and lunch, and Cantonese classics at lunch…

Dai Yong Town

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

A wall map and backlit illustrations lend the rustic interior an artistic flair. The owner and the staff, who all hail from the Chaoshan area, pay homage to the kaleidoscopic food culture of this region using mainly ingredients and seafood from…

Xiguan Zhuyuan (Lizhiwan)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

This is not only a noodle shop, but also a factory that makes bouncy noodles for various restaurants in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. These famous strands made with duck eggs are dried outside the shop, which is nestled in a picturesque park. Dried…

Temple Street

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Since opening in 2018, this tiny shop has been jam-packed with diners, so expect to share a table with strangers at peak hours. It is named after a street in the owner's native Hong Kong and has nearly 30 types of claypot rice in dai pai dong style…