Zhongji Food Shop (仲记饮食店) is a small village eatery in Houde Village, Daojiao Town, Dongguan, in Guangdong Province, China. It is found on Wuhua Street (五花街), down a lane called Zhengsheng that runs beside the Houde River, in the network of waterside lanes that characterise the Daojiao area of the Pearl River Delta. The shop has been open for around 30 years and has been recommended in Daojiao town promotion, which places it among the more established local names rather than a recent opening.
Daojiao is the town most associated with Dongguan zongzi, the pyramid-shaped parcels of glutinous rice wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled. The shop's signature is Daojiao zongzi, which is listed as available all year, unlike many regional zongzi that appear only around the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can eat one as a snack or as part of breakfast. The shop also serves breakfast noodles and congee, the everyday morning food of Guangdong, so a typical order combines a bowl of congee or noodles with a zongzi.
The character of the place is that of a neighbourhood shop rather than a restaurant. Expect simple seating, casual dress, quick service and a local clientele, with none of the formality of a banquet hall. No wine or beverage programme is documented; tea or a soft drink is the usual accompaniment. The price range is at the lowest ($) tier, and a meal is inexpensive by any standard.
The shop offers breakfast and late supper service, but exact opening hours are not published, so it is best to confirm on Amap (高德地图) by searching 仲记饮食店. No reservations are taken; it is walk-in only, and there is no difficulty securing a seat beyond possible queues at the morning peak. Because the shop is reached by lanes off the Houde River rather than a main road, a map app and the Chinese name are more reliable than a street address for finding it.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Breakfast and late supper service; exact hours not published — confirm on Amap (高德地图) |
| Reservations | None; walk-in. Search 仲记饮食店 in Amap |
| Address | Wuhua Zhengsheng lane off Wuhua Street, beside the Houde River, Houde Village, Daojiao Town, Dongguan (道滘镇厚德村五花街) |
Signature dishes
- Daojiao zongzi (available all year)
- Breakfast noodles and congee
Good to know
- Known for
- Village shop open around 30 years, reached by lanes off the Houde river; recommended in Daojiao town promotion
Location
Wuhua Zhengsheng lane off Wuhua Street, beside the Houde River, Houde Village, Daojiao Town, Dongguan (道滘镇厚德村五花街)
23.0020, 113.6580 View on map
Highlights
- Daojiao zongzi, available all year rather than seasonally
- Breakfast noodles and congee in a long-running village shop
- Riverside setting beside the Houde River in Houde Village
- Open around 30 years and recommended in Daojiao town promotion
Tips for visiting
- Search 仲记饮食店 on Amap (高德地图); the shop is reached by lanes off Wuhua Street.
- Go for breakfast or late supper, the two service periods listed for the shop.
- No reservations are taken, so walk in; morning is likely to be the busiest time.
- Pair a zongzi with congee or noodles for a fuller and still inexpensive meal.
- Exact hours are not published, so confirm before making a special trip.
When to visit
Breakfast is the classic time for congee and zongzi; a late supper visit is also possible.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is not published. The shop is in a village lane setting beside a river, so uneven surfaces are possible; visitors with mobility needs may wish to check the approach beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zhongji Food Shop known for?
It is known for Daojiao zongzi, sold all year, along with breakfast noodles and congee. The shop has been open around 30 years.
Do visitors need to reserve?
No. The shop is walk-in only and takes no reservations.
Where is it?
On Wuhua Street in Houde Village, Daojiao Town, down Zhengsheng lane beside the Houde River. Searching the Chinese name on Amap helps.
How expensive is it?
It is in the lowest price tier ($), suited to a cheap breakfast or supper.