B+51Temple StreetGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 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…$$$$$View details
B+52Mian Ji (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 1985, this tiny gem has been specialising in double-boiled soups. The menu boasts some 20 health tonics that are grouped by medicinal properties – some nourish the lungs; others boost energy levels. Those slow-cooked in whole coconuts are…$$$$$View details
B+53Lingnan Haiyanlou (Binjiang East Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe two chefs previously worked in the kitchens of a prestigious hotel, and their skills are unquestionable – which is why it's so hard to get a table here. Try the "premium trio", which used to be reserved for state banquets: buttery foie gras…$$$$$View details
B+54Dayang (Wenming Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince 1983, Dayang has been synonymous with double-boiled soups, which dominate its menu. Three stacks of steel steamers in the corner turn out tasty health tonics every couple hours and you never know in advance exactly what will be available. In…$$$$$View details
B+55Chao YueGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningChao Yue means jumping waves, echoing the sculptural wave form on the ceiling of the spacious dining room. Three fixed price menus put the fun back into fine dining and globally sourced produce is used in impeccably presented, playful and pleasantly…$$$$$View details
B+56Famous Cuisine (Tianhe North Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe founder has been in the business for over 40 years. Besides traditional Cantonese fare, his group also excels in novelty creations and seafood prepared in myriad ways. Opened in 2006, this location has its own speciality menu. Soy-marinated…$$$$$View details
B+57Hunan CuisineGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis design-forward restaurant is located within an industrial park of remodelled factory buildings. Aptly, the décor exudes an industrial chic that complements the origami art hung from the ceiling. Trained as a designer, the owner took care of the…$$$$$View details
B+58Thai Alley (Yuexiu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis Thai restaurant on Ersha Island affords views of the city’s skyline from afar. Yet, the interior is a world apart from the cityscape – elephant motifs, triangular seat cushions and lanterns instantly whisk diners to Thailand. If you like your…$$$$$View details
B+59Xiguan Zhuyuan (Shiba Fu)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningStill going strong after 30+ years, this branch may lack the views of its Lizhiwan counterpart, but the food tastes just as good. Springy duck egg noodles are made in its Lizhiwan factory, blanched à la minute and tossed either in shrimp roe or in a…$$$$$View details
B+60Ersha No.1Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSet in an iconic art-themed mall, this restaurant cleverly combines an artsy decor and expansive river views with a mix of traditional and modern Cantonese cuisine. Reserve a booth, or a table on the balcony to take in the vistas. Most dishes are…$$$$$View details
B+61Zen TeaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningStyled after a Zen theme, this space provides only private rooms to ensure a serene dining experience. Soybean products made with spring water are exceptional, as are specialities such as faux sea cucumber made with agar-agar and yam starch in a…$$$$$View details
B+62Liang Jie Nanning Pumiao Shengzha Mifen (Yinghua Street)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual Dining$$$$$View details
B+63Xing Fu Yi Zhan (Yulei Third Street)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningFurnished like a vintage staging post, this restaurant whisks you back in time. Feel free to join the servers and dress up in period costume for a selfie. The Sichuanese head chef feeds hungry patrons with Chongqing-style cooking characterised by…$$$$$View details
B+64Taste Soar × Da Tou HuiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThe collaborative effort of two local restaurant brands focuses on local flavours and myriad techniques to make Cantonese food even better. Many diners come for the soups, which are double-boiled for at least four hours – expect deep umami but…$$$$$View details
B+65Jia YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant with wood-rich finishes primarily serves dishes made with soybean products or mushrooms – no dairy, eggs, garlic or onion are used. Sweet and sour monkey head mushrooms and vegan meat with pickled cabbage are both tangy creations…$$$$$View details
B+66Yao JiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningYao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and well…$$$$$View details
B+67Tao Tao Ju · Ya YuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis upscale brand of the restaurant group values exclusivity; its private rooms are perfect for power lunches or friendly get-togethers. The décor features a rose gold and olive green palette, punctuated by Lingnan architectural motifs. The…$$$$$View details
B+68Jian Ji (Liwan)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningFor over 50 years, this shop has attracted a faithful following not only for its house-made E-fu, but also its freshly made egg noodles. The soft and springy E-fu has a faint egg aroma. For toppings, choose between beef brisket, zhajiang, pork hock…$$$$$View details
B+69Wen Ji YixinjiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis joint expanded in 2020, adding a dining room across from the original shop. Its signature Yixin chicken remains the key draw – birds from Qingyuan weighing about 1.8 kg are slow-cooked in a white marinade with herbs and dried scallops, boasting…$$$$$View details
B+70Tang Shi MeishiGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSituated in a popular district for late night supper, this shop is open well into the dark hours and always jammed with hungry diners. The signature Taishan swamp eel rice comes in two sizes, both with generous portions of eel despite the humble…$$$$$View details
B+71Yue Jing XuanGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningDiners get to take in lovely...$$$$$View details
B+72The EminentGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis dining concept consists...$$$$$View details
B+73Lao Xiguan Laifen (Wenming Road)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningAs the name suggests, Laifen noodle soup is the main item sold at this rustic shop, and is served alongside ingredients such as barbecue pork, beef balls or octopus. The creamy rice soup has hints of mushroom and dried shrimp flavours. "Water…$$$$$View details
B+74Xiguan Zhuyuan (Lizhiwan)Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningThis is not only a noodle shop, but also a factory that makes bouncy noodles for various restaurants in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. These famous strands made with duck eggs are dried outside the shop, which is nestled in a picturesque park. Dried…$$$$$View details
B+75Chuang FaGuangzhou, Guangdong Province · Casual DiningSince opening in the 1990s, this has been a popular place among locals who can’t seem to get enough of the kitchen's Cantonese home-style cooking, especially the double-boiled tonic soups. The signature “real-taste” chicken is free-range from Shunyi…$$$$$View details