B+51Enning Liu Fu Ji (Donghua East Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningIn the 1940s, the founder opened a shop on Enning Street that made noodles with duck eggs and flour only. Nowadays, his successors honour this heritage and make everything like in the olden days. In the signature shrimp wonton noodle soup…$$$$$View details
B+52Tian ShuiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis brand advocates a natural and mindful diet with hand-picked ingredients, slick plating and thoughtful combinations. There is just one menu available at lunch and dinner – the 24-solar-term set – and it changes every month to showcase…$$$$$View details
B+53MamakGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningNamed after hawker stalls in Malaysia, this cheerful little spot in a shopping mall occupies a bold yellow room with Malaysian flags everywhere. With years of history, this is their only shop. The owner also rolls up his sleeves to prepare the…$$$$$View details
B+54Xin Wen Ji (Panfu Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe room is divided into zones with different ambiances – satin tablecloths signal a chic, formal vibe, while distressed wooden tables feel hip and casual. The culinary highlight is undoubtedly the piping hot congee claypot loaded with fresh…$$$$$View details
B+55Yao JiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and well…$$$$$View details
B+56Xin CuoGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe restaurant opened its doors in 2021 in an art-themed shopping mall. It serves ten set menus at a range of prices, featuring ingredients from around the world prepared in Chaozhou style. Dishes are traditional, yet bold and creative. The cold…$$$$$View details
B+57Liang Jia Cai GuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningIts facade may not be grand, but regulars don’t come for the glitz.. Originally a food stall in Changdi Road over 40 years ago, it has moved to a three-story building in the old town of Haizhu district, but the chefs, the menu and the affordable…$$$$$View details
B+58Taste Soar × Da Tou HuiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe collaborative effort of two local restaurant brands focuses on local flavours and myriad techniques to make Cantonese food even better. Many diners come for the soups, which are double-boiled for at least four hours – expect deep umami but…$$$$$View details
B+59Flavors of ChinaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningGenerously adorned with glass...$$$$$View details
B+60Zhu Zai Ji Shi Fu (Jiangnan Avenue)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningA hawker-stall-turned-restaurant now with two branches – this casual, bustling three-storey joint is prized for its authentic Cantonese food. The juicy, flavoursome roast goose has been a big hit for the past 20 years. Other specialities include…$$$$$View details
B+61Hai Men Yu Zi Dian (Yanling Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningNext to a glass-walled kitchen where a veritable army of chefs may be seen at work, this high-ceilinged bi-level dining room was remodelled to have entrances on both ends, thereby making it feel even more comfortable than before. It’s essentially an…$$$$$View details
B+62Gu YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSlat wood panels, exquisite bonsai, a soundtrack of a flowing river – it all imparts a Zen-like ambiance. The young chef has extensive experience in plant-based cooking and the single tasting menu features the season's best produce. The course water…$$$$$View details
B+63Hua Ge Si ChuGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe owner was behind a legendary,...$$$$$View details
B+64TongtownGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningTraditional Cantonese fare gets a hip, fresh update at this eatery. As you enter, two stations grab your attention – ho fun rice noodles are made at one, roast goose at the other. As you can imagine, these are the must-tries! The noodles can be…$$$$$View details
B+65Wei Shi JiaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningShi shi chicken – steamed chicken served with fermented clam dip – ranks among the top 10 chicken dishes in Guangzhou, but it’s hard to come by these days. The chef, who once worked in a prestigious hotel, uses Qingyuan birds for this dish because…$$$$$View details
B+66The EminentGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis dining concept consists...$$$$$View details
B+67Cheers (Kaichuang Avenue)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining(The restaurant is temporarily closed.) The main dining room on the bottom floor evokes relaxed vibes with sheer curtains and rattan chairs while the upper level houses private rooms exclusively. The private rooms serve a special menu with keenly…$$$$$View details
B+68Stay HereGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem has changed hands, but the kitchen is still run by Chaoshan natives. The small menu stars all the greatest hits of Chaoshan cuisine, with raw marinated mud crab that packs tons of oomph standing out in particular. Diners need to book…$$$$$View details
B+69Wen Ji YixinjiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis joint expanded in 2020, adding a dining room across from the original shop. Its signature Yixin chicken remains the key draw – birds from Qingyuan weighing about 1.8 kg are slow-cooked in a white marinade with herbs and dried scallops, boasting…$$$$$View details
B+70Sa Er Ta Dongxiang Shou ZhuaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningTucked in an alley filled to the brim with halal restaurants, this two-storey establishment has a dining room on the ground floor and some private rooms upstairs. Lamb is big on the menu, such as the juicy boiled premium version, which is chopped…$$$$$View details
B+71Jia YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant with wood-rich finishes primarily serves dishes made with soybean products or mushrooms – no dairy, eggs, garlic or onion are used. Sweet and sour monkey head mushrooms and vegan meat with pickled cabbage are both tangy creations…$$$$$View details
B+72Ze 8 (Haizhu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe dimly lit space is dotted with red lanterns and bamboo screens; the sizzling sounds and intoxicating smells from the semi-open kitchen prime diners for a feast that engages all senses. The menu features around 30 dishes served in claypots…$$$$$View details
B+73Xin Tai Le (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 1989, this household name has been building a loyal fan base with its signature swamp eel rice. Of all its branches, this two-storey one in the old part of town is the flagship. As well as its famous rice dish topped with crisp, tasty eel that…$$$$$View details
B+74Yushan Soup (Liede Xipu Street)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis quaint restaurant stands in a restored 900-year-old village. It says “soup” on the sign and its double-boiled soups that take six hours to prepare are must-tries. However, the season-driven menu offers much more than soups. Scrambled egg with…$$$$$View details
B+75Tang Shi MeishiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSituated in a popular district for late night supper, this shop is open well into the dark hours and always jammed with hungry diners. The signature Taishan swamp eel rice comes in two sizes, both with generous portions of eel despite the humble…$$$$$View details