Restaurants in Guangzhou
A well-known saying states “Except the plane and the stool, Guangzhou people eat everything in the sky and on the earth”, and if you’re brave enough to try some traditional fare, you may find rubbing shoulders with the locals can be more delicious than expected.
Cantonese cuisine (Yuecai) is rich with fragrance, colour and, of course, taste. Try the famous Cantonese pastries well known for their wide range of variety, delicate flavour and outlandish appearance.
Exquisite dim sum is not to be missed, though do be wary of Dragon Fighting against the Tiger (Long Hu Dou) - stewed snake and wild cat.
If you’d rather restrict yourself to the rules of western cooking style, there’s still plenty to tantalize your taste buds.
1920 Restaurant & Bar
1920 is a classic European restaurant romantically nestled on the banks of the Pearl River. The café style setting, uniquely German ambience and the live jazz band make for a mellow experience accentuated by authentic European cuisine made possible with real imported ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations required.
www.1920.cn.com
Tel: (0) 20 833 36 156
Bei Yuan Jiujia
Bei Yuan Jiujia, dating back to the 1920’s, boasts classic Cantonese fair serving dim sum all day long with some English translations to boot. Though the outdated screens, carpets and chandeliers can be abrasive, the space has a stunning courtyard situated around a beautiful garden and pond. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
Tel: (0) 20 835 63 365
Danny's Bagel
This laid-back Italian/American diner has offered expats a quality Western dining experience since 1997. The simple but satisfying menu features delicious, homemade dishes including surf and turf, pappardelle pastas, stracci, pepperoni pizzas and char-grilled beef burgers. Open daily for lunch and dinner; deliveries also made.
www.dannysbagel.com
Tel: (0) 20 875 61 993
