B+51Guo Fan Jia YanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningA 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…$$$$$View details
B+52Fa Sing Garden (Jinsui Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 2018, Fa Sing Garden has been serving home-style Cantonese fare to hotel guests and other foodies. The brightly lit space boasts a tasteful decor, and there are a number of private rooms of various sizes. Along with signature dishes such as…$$$$$View details
B+53Xing Fu Yi Zhan (Yulei Third Street)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningFurnished like a vintage staging post, this restaurant whisks you back in time. Feel free to join the servers and dress up in period costume for a selfie. The Sichuanese head chef feeds hungry patrons with Chongqing-style cooking characterised by…$$$$$View details
B+54Xin Tai Le (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 1989, this household name has been building a loyal fan base with its signature swamp eel rice. Of all its branches, this two-storey one in the old part of town is the flagship. As well as its famous rice dish topped with crisp, tasty eel that…$$$$$View details
B+55Four Seasons Pavilion · RùnGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe dining room had a facelift in 2022 and now boasts modern décor with Beijingese motifs. For more privacy, consider booking one of their well-appointed individual rooms. Helmed by a Beijingese kitchen team, it prides itself on Peking duck — sliced…$$$$$View details
B+56He Yuan (Tianhe)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis kitchen serves well-executed Cantonese dishes with an emphasis on various breeds of abalone – Japanese, South African, Australian and Middle Eastern. All dim sum is made on the spot, but for those seeking more heat in their food, there are…$$$$$View details
B+57Chao Ji Claypot Rice (Liwan)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningTime is of the essence when it comes to cooking claypot rice. In this popular two-storey joint, both the rice and soups are made to order, so expect to wait for at least 15-20 minutes, longer at peak hours. The rice is perfectly cooked, soft but…$$$$$View details
B+58The PenthouseGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe executive chef has years of experience in hotel kitchens and his short but sweet menu embodies the quintessence of Cantonese cooking. Think barbecue meats, seafood, stir-fries and dim sum at lunch. Certain dishes, such as honey-glazed char siu…$$$$$View details
B+59Chao YueGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningChao Yue means jumping waves, echoing the sculptural wave form on the ceiling of the spacious dining room. Three fixed price menus put the fun back into fine dining and globally sourced produce is used in impeccably presented, playful and pleasantly…$$$$$View details
B+60Da Ge Fan (Tangxiayong West Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe chain operates branches in Hunan and Guangdong, but everything started in this flagship venue with a landscaped garden and a running stream. Its namesake signature dish is rice cooked in a pigeon and pork bone broth, boasting a crispy golden…$$$$$View details
B+61Nan YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis long-standing institution boasts a classical landscaped garden complete with pavilions, bridges and water features. It makes the perfect backdrop for a dim sum lunch. The food is mostly Cantonese, with the odd dish from other provinces. Try…$$$$$View details
B+62SoodleGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningCommanding spectacular city views, the sun-drenched, plant-filled space caters to a well-heeled business clientele. The Western-centric menu focuses on vegetables and mushrooms, as opposed to typical Chinese vegetarian cuisine based on soy faux…$$$$$View details
B+63Stay HereGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem has changed hands, but the kitchen is still run by Chaoshan natives. The small menu stars all the greatest hits of Chaoshan cuisine, with raw marinated mud crab that packs tons of oomph standing out in particular. Diners need to book…$$$$$View details
B+64Jia YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant with wood-rich finishes primarily serves dishes made with soybean products or mushrooms – no dairy, eggs, garlic or onion are used. Sweet and sour monkey head mushrooms and vegan meat with pickled cabbage are both tangy creations…$$$$$View details
B+65Zhu Zai Ji Shi Fu (Jiangnan Avenue)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningA hawker-stall-turned-restaurant now with two branches – this casual, bustling three-storey joint is prized for its authentic Cantonese food. The juicy, flavoursome roast goose has been a big hit for the past 20 years. Other specialities include…$$$$$View details
B+66FT · Bak Kut Teh (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYou can't miss the long queue at the door, but that doesn't put avid foodies off coming here. Available in both Singaporean and Malaysian styles, bak kut teh is simmered for three hours with pork ribs, garlic, white peppercorns and herbs until the…$$$$$View details
B+67Zijin Shi FangGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThough Zijin occupies two adjoining ground-floor units, there is barely an empty seat throughout the day. For over 10 years, locals have been fans of the impeccable barbecue meats, which are displayed in all their glory at the front of the shop. The…$$$$$View details
B+68Yao JiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and well…$$$$$View details
B+69The EminentGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis dining concept consists...$$$$$View details
B+70AromaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningPrior to helming the kitchen of Aroma, this chef had done time in Paris and Shanghai. His short but sweet menu features well-judged European dishes made with quality ingredients from around the world. Culinary highlights include pan-seared foie gras…$$$$$View details
B+71Yong ZuoGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningAfter moving along the street to a corner unit, this place now has an updated room equipped with a live fish tank of seafood from the Chaoshan area, such as lobsters and tuatua clams – ask the owner about the catch of the day. Their signature…$$$$$View details
B+72Xiang Qun (Longjin East Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningStanding the test of time since 1988, this operation started out as an ‘ice parlour’ serving cold drinks and light snacks. Now firmly in the 21C, it has morphed into a chain famous for home-style cooking and this branch pays tribute to the charm of…$$$$$View details
B+73Enning Liu Fu Ji (Donghua East Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningIn the 1940s, the founder opened a shop on Enning Street that made noodles with duck eggs and flour only. Nowadays, his successors honour this heritage and make everything like in the olden days. In the signature shrimp wonton noodle soup…$$$$$View details
B+74Xiguan Zhuyuan (Shiba Fu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningStill going strong after 30+ years, this branch may lack the views of its Lizhiwan counterpart, but the food tastes just as good. Springy duck egg noodles are made in its Lizhiwan factory, blanched à la minute and tossed either in shrimp roe or in a…$$$$$View details
B+75Hui Xing YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis three-storey building is the brand's first outlet, dating back to 1981. Known for traditional Cantonese food at bargain prices, the restaurant prides itself on meticulous cooking techniques and attention to detail. Their speciality of steamed…$$$$$View details