B+51Cheers (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…$$$$$View details
B+52Stay HereGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem has changed hands, but the kitchen is still run by Chaoshan natives. The small menu stars all the greatest hits of Chaoshan cuisine, with raw marinated mud crab that packs tons of oomph standing out in particular. Diners need to book…$$$$$View details
B+53Hua Ge Si ChuGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe owner was behind a legendary,...$$$$$View details
B+54Yushan Soup (Liede Xipu Street)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis quaint restaurant stands in a restored 900-year-old village. It says “soup” on the sign and its double-boiled soups that take six hours to prepare are must-tries. However, the season-driven menu offers much more than soups. Scrambled egg with…$$$$$View details
B+55Xin CuoGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe restaurant opened its doors in 2021 in an art-themed shopping mall. It serves ten set menus at a range of prices, featuring ingredients from around the world prepared in Chaozhou style. Dishes are traditional, yet bold and creative. The cold…$$$$$View details
B+56Da Ge Fan (Tangxiayong West Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe chain operates branches in Hunan and Guangdong, but everything started in this flagship venue with a landscaped garden and a running stream. Its namesake signature dish is rice cooked in a pigeon and pork bone broth, boasting a crispy golden…$$$$$View details
B+57Nan YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis long-standing institution boasts a classical landscaped garden complete with pavilions, bridges and water features. It makes the perfect backdrop for a dim sum lunch. The food is mostly Cantonese, with the odd dish from other provinces. Try…$$$$$View details
B+58Deli Boutique・Uncle De AbaloneGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningIt's a bit out of the way, but the tasty abalone makes the trip here worthwhile. The founder's love affair with the gastropod spans 30+ years. Each one is painstakingly prepared then slow-cooked for 156 hours, resulting in concentrated seafood umami…$$$$$View details
B+59The LegendGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningAdjacent to a convention centre, the restaurant is spread over two floors with both a main dining area and many private rooms. Bird and flower murals and marble with exquisite veining add to the contemporary Chinese chic. In addition to Cantonese…$$$$$View details
B+60FT · Bak Kut Teh (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYou can't miss the long queue at the door, but that doesn't put avid foodies off coming here. Available in both Singaporean and Malaysian styles, bak kut teh is simmered for three hours with pork ribs, garlic, white peppercorns and herbs until the…$$$$$View details
B+61Sa Er Ta Dongxiang Shou ZhuaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningTucked in an alley filled to the brim with halal restaurants, this two-storey establishment has a dining room on the ground floor and some private rooms upstairs. Lamb is big on the menu, such as the juicy boiled premium version, which is chopped…$$$$$View details
B+62Taozui GuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningShowcasing a ceramic theme, this restaurant doubles as a cultural hub for art making and exhibitions. The interior resembles an elegant tea house, whereas the food shows international influences and creative touches—emphasising MSG-free, healthful…$$$$$View details
B+63Taste Soar × Da Tou HuiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe collaborative effort of two local restaurant brands focuses on local flavours and myriad techniques to make Cantonese food even better. Many diners come for the soups, which are double-boiled for at least four hours – expect deep umami but…$$$$$View details
B+64Xiguan Zhuyuan (Lizhiwan)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis is not only a noodle shop, but also a factory that makes bouncy noodles for various restaurants in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. These famous strands made with duck eggs are dried outside the shop, which is nestled in a picturesque park. Dried…$$$$$View details
B+65Lingnan Haiyanlou (Binjiang East Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe two chefs previously worked in the kitchens of a prestigious hotel, and their skills are unquestionable – which is why it's so hard to get a table here. Try the "premium trio", which used to be reserved for state banquets: buttery foie gras…$$$$$View details
B+66Zhu Zai Ji Shi Fu (Jiangnan Avenue)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningA hawker-stall-turned-restaurant now with two branches – this casual, bustling three-storey joint is prized for its authentic Cantonese food. The juicy, flavoursome roast goose has been a big hit for the past 20 years. Other specialities include…$$$$$View details
B+67EmmelynGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe head chef honed his skills in New Zealand and Australia before joining Emmelyn. It serves business sets at lunch and a dinner tasting menu that respects the seasons. All of which showcase dishes underscored by French tradition with fresh, modern…$$$$$View details
B+68Jia YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant with wood-rich finishes primarily serves dishes made with soybean products or mushrooms – no dairy, eggs, garlic or onion are used. Sweet and sour monkey head mushrooms and vegan meat with pickled cabbage are both tangy creations…$$$$$View details
B+69Yao JiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and well…$$$$$View details
B+70Ze 8 (Haizhu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe dimly lit space is dotted with red lanterns and bamboo screens; the sizzling sounds and intoxicating smells from the semi-open kitchen prime diners for a feast that engages all senses. The menu features around 30 dishes served in claypots…$$$$$View details
B+71Wen Ji YixinjiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis joint expanded in 2020, adding a dining room across from the original shop. Its signature Yixin chicken remains the key draw – birds from Qingyuan weighing about 1.8 kg are slow-cooked in a white marinade with herbs and dried scallops, boasting…$$$$$View details
B+72Zhou MenGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe room isn’t any different from your typical noodles joint, but its glazed noodles ‘factory’ definitely puts on a great show. Watch the skilful noodle-maker knead the dough with a bamboo pole to develop ultra-bouncy texture. House-made duck egg…$$$$$View details
B+73Fa Sing Garden (Jinsui Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 2018, Fa Sing Garden has been serving home-style Cantonese fare to hotel guests and other foodies. The brightly lit space boasts a tasteful decor, and there are a number of private rooms of various sizes. Along with signature dishes such as…$$$$$View details
B+74MamakGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningNamed after hawker stalls in Malaysia, this cheerful little spot in a shopping mall occupies a bold yellow room with Malaysian flags everywhere. With years of history, this is their only shop. The owner also rolls up his sleeves to prepare the…$$$$$View details
B+75Beiyuan CuisineGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe national historical site in the heart of the city faithfully replicates details of a Lingnan-style Chinese garden. Inside, diners are wowed by 14 gilded redwood vases with elaborate carvings on all sides. Opened in 1928, it is famed not only for…$$$$$View details