Gui Xiao Chu occupies level four of MixC (Huarun Wanxiang City) on Minzu Avenue in Qingxiu District, one of Nanning's largest shopping malls, where it presents modern Guangxi home cooking in a polished, mall-restaurant setting rather than a street kitchen. Its best-known dish takes the laoyou seasoning used in the city's noodle soups, the fermented sour bamboo shoot and chili base, and applies it to a whole braised fish, alongside a black tofu claypot, a snail and duck-foot claypot, and roasted pork ribs. The dining room is contemporary and well-lit, with a mix of two- and four-top tables and some private rooms for larger groups, and a noise level that rises during the dinner rush; there is no dedicated wine list, with the drinks programme centred on Chinese tea, beer and soft drinks suited to sharing multiple claypot dishes. Reservations are recommended at weekends and on public holidays, when the mall's dining floors queue heavily and walk-in waits can run to thirty minutes or more.
| Price | $$ (¥70-110 ($10.46-16.43) per person) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approximately 11AM-9:30PM |
| Reservations | Recommended at weekends and on public holidays; the mall dining floors queue heavily |
| Address | L4-419, MixC (Huarun Wanxiang City), 136 Minzu Avenue, Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi 530022, China |
Signature dishes
- Laoyou fish braised in the sour-spicy old friends sauce
- Black tofu claypot
- Snail and duck-foot claypot
- Roasted pork ribs
Good to know
- Known for
- A modern Guangxi restaurant group that translates regional home cooking into a polished mall setting, best known for applying the laoyou seasoning used in Nanning's noodles to a whole braised fish
Location
L4-419, MixC (Huarun Wanxiang City), 136 Minzu Avenue, Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi 530022, China
22.8141, 108.3891 View on map
Highlights
- Laoyou-seasoned braised fish, translating the city's noodle broth flavour to a whole fish
- Black tofu claypot and snail-and-duck-foot claypot as signature shares
- Polished mall setting with a more comfortable dining room than most Guangxi specialists
- Private rooms available for larger groups
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead for weekend and holiday dinners, when MixC's dining floor queues run long
- Order the laoyou fish for the table as the centrepiece dish
- Arrive right at opening on weekends to avoid the worst of the mall queue
- Ask for a private room if dining as a larger group
Accessibility
Located inside a modern shopping mall with lift and escalator access, the restaurant floor is step-free and generally easy to navigate for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gui Xiao Chu known for?
A whole fish braised in the sour-spicy laoyou seasoning normally used in Nanning's noodle soups, alongside claypot dishes of tofu and snail-and-duck-foot.
Is the restaurant inside a shopping mall?
Yes, it is on level four of MixC (Huarun Wanxiang City) on Minzu Avenue.
Does it get busy?
Weekends and public holidays see heavy queues on the mall's dining floor, so reservations or early arrival are advised.
Is there a phone number to call ahead?
Yes, the restaurant can be reached at +86 771 559 2233.