Guangdong is China's most populous province and its economic powerhouse, located in the far south along the South China Sea. It encompasses the vast Pearl River Delta megacity region, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan. The province is the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, culture, and language, and has been the gateway between China and the world for centuries. From the UNESCO World Heritage Danxia Mountain to the gleaming skylines of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong offers a dizzying blend of ancient tradition and hyper-modern city life.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Guangzhou Restaurant
Founded in 1935, Guangzhou Restaurant is the city's most venerable institution for Cantonese cuisine and dim sum. The cavernous ballroom-style dining hall fills with locals for yum cha from 7am. A landmark of Cantonese culinary heritage.
Known for: Dim sum, traditional Cantonese banquet
2 Wenchangnan Road, Liwan District
Tao Tao Ju
Established in 1880, Tao Tao Ju is one of Guangzhou's most historic teahouses. The four-story heritage building on Dishifu pedestrian street is beautifully restored and serves both classic and innovative dim sum.
Known for: Dim sum, Lingnan cuisine
20 Dishifu Road, Liwan District
Panxi Restaurant
A Guangzhou institution set in a classical garden with waterways and pavilions. The dim sum trolley service has operated for decades, and the roast goose and barbecued meats are among the best in the city.
Known for: Dim sum, traditional Cantonese
151 Longjin West Road, Liwan District
Bing Sheng Private Kitchen
Consistently rated one of Guangzhou's top restaurants, Bing Sheng serves elevated Cantonese cuisine with premium ingredients. Famous for live seafood and exceptional wok technique. Multiple locations across Guangzhou.
Known for: Modern Cantonese, seafood
68 Jianshe 6th Road, Yuexiu District
Da Dong Roast Duck (Guangzhou)
The Guangzhou outpost of China's most celebrated Peking duck restaurant, elevated with Cantonese influences and an art-gallery ambiance. Exceptional wine cellar and sophisticated crowd.
Known for: Peking duck, creative Chinese
Taikoo Hui Mall, 383 Tianhe Road
Yi Zhi Jian Braised Goose
The definitive Chaoshan dining experience in an ancient city setting. The slow-braised Lu Wei goose is legendary — order ahead for a whole bird. Teochew-style cold crab and oyster porridge are equally unmissable.
Known for: Braised goose, Chaoshan seafood
43 Zhongshan Road, Chaozhou Ancient City
Shunde Aquatic Village Restaurant
Shunde is considered the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. This restaurant in a traditional water village setting showcases Shunde's most beloved specialties.
Known for: Double-skin milk, freshwater fish
Xiqiao Town, Shunde District
DimDimSum Dim Sum Specialty Store
A modern dim sum chain that has revolutionized the format with menu ordering and all-day service. Great for first-time dim sum visitors or those who want creative flavors without the traditional formality.
Known for: Creative dim sum
89 Tiyu East Road, Tianhe District
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Cantonese
Guangzhou Restaurant
Tao Tao Ju
Panxi Restaurant
Bing Sheng Private Kitchen
Yue Xuan Cantonese Restaurant
Qingyuan Qing Yuan Chicken Restaurant
Huang Teng Wonton House
Old Guangzhou Congee Shop
Seafood
Yi He Lou Seafood Restaurant
Nanhai Fishing Village (Nanhai Yu Cun)
Hailing Island Seafood Square
Shantou Big Head Prawn
Wanzai Port Seafood Night Market
Fusion
Da Dong Roast Duck (Guangzhou)
Yongqing Fang Night Market
Vientiane Kitchen
Siu Siu Western Restaurant
Cantonese Roast
The Duck King
Li Qun Roast Goose
Hong Ji BBQ
Chaoshan
Yi Zhi Jian Braised Goose
Shantou Beef Hotpot Street
Chaozhou Oyster Omelet Street
Cantonese Noodles
Nanxing Rice Noodle Shop
Wing Lai Yuen Noodles
Cantonese Street Food
Shangxiajiu Street Food Walk
Beijing Road Snack Street
Hakka
Meizhou Hakka Restaurant
Chen Ma Ma Authentic Hakka
Vegetarian
Zhaoqing Ding Hu Tofu Village
Garden of the Humble Delicacies
Cantonese Dim Sum
DimDimSum Dim Sum Specialty Store
Cantonese Home Cooking
Chen Clan Yard Canteen
Cantonese Hotpot
Maoming Pig Offal Hotpot
Cantonese Tea And Snacks
Baiyun Mountain Tea House
Cantonese Tea Culture
Kong Kong Teahouse
Chinese
Sizzle BBQ (Shenzhen)
Modern Cantonese
Jiu Zeng Lou
Pan
Great Food Hall (Shenzhen)
Shunde Cantonese
Shunde Aquatic Village Restaurant
Sichuan
Haidilao Hotpot (Guangzhou)
Traditional Cantonese
Foshan Snake Restaurant
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |