Casual Dining in Guangzhou

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…

Rong Yi Fa Niu Za Dian (Yuexiu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

For over 40 years, the owner has been insisting on shopping for fresh beef offal daily, painstakingly preparing and braising it in a rich stock made from scratch with beef and lamb bones. His beef bone marrow boasts a creamy texture and is a perfect…

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…

Hunan Cuisine

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

This design-forward restaurant is located within an industrial park of remodelled factory buildings. Aptly, the décor exudes an industrial chic that complements the origami art hung from the ceiling. Trained as a designer, the owner took care of the…

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…

Famous Cuisine (Tianhe North Road)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The founder has been in the business for over 40 years. Besides traditional Cantonese fare, his group also excels in novelty creations and seafood prepared in myriad ways. Opened in 2006, this location has its own speciality menu. Soy-marinated…

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…

The Peach Blossom (Yuexiu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Those familiar with the classic novel ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ should be able to tell what inspired the name here. The interior is also decorated heavily with portraits of the protagonists and scenes from the ‘Oath of the Peach Garden’…

Li Château

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

The romantic and dimly lit dining space is done out in European style, but Lingnan motifs and old-time Guanxi scenes are featured for an eclectic effect. Popular items on the menu include beef tenderloin Wellington with a red wine sauce and the…

Gu Yuan

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Slat 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…

Tang Shi Meishi

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Situated 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…

Xiang Qun (Longjin East Road)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Standing 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…

Xin Tai Le (Yuexiu)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Since 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…

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…

Liang Jie Nanning Pumiao Shengzha Mifen (Yinghua Street)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Ersha No.1

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Set in an iconic art-themed mall, this restaurant cleverly combines an artsy decor and expansive river views with a mix of traditional and modern Cantonese cuisine. Reserve a booth, or a table on the balcony to take in the vistas. Most dishes are…

Yong Zuo

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

After 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…

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…

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…

Tongtown

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Traditional 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…

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…

Tao Gie Mie Zhou

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Both hailing from Chaozhou, the owner and chef ensure the food is as authentic as possible. Try the crunchy pig's ear or flavourful and gelatinous pork hock in a spiced marinade. The raw marinated bivalves and crustaceans such as striped prawns and…

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…

Dr. Xu's Wellbeing Branch (Tianhe)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Founder Dr. Xu is a postdoc in Chinese medicine and the restaurant doubles as a museum showcasing his collection of antiques and rare herbs. Diners appreciate the tonic effects of double-boiled soups, such as the abalone liver soup with wild…

Hai Men Yu Zi Dian (Yanling Road)

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining

Next 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…