The 7 Best Cantonese Restaurants in Guangzhou
Cantonese cuisine is the official cuisine of the Guangdong Province. Being the largest city in Guangdong, Guangzhou has a plethora of places to indulge in the city’s best-known food; from dim sum to traditional delicacies, you can find it all here. With so many restaurants to choose from and only so many meals in a day, we’ve whittled down Guangzhou’s best Cantonese restaurants down to its top 7 in this article.
1. Jade Garden
Restaurant, Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum, Vegetarian
Jade Garden keeps customers coming back with its excellent quality of food and chic atmosphere. Located within a mall, this restaurant is a bit unassuming, and it isn’t until you step foot into the establishment that you realize how beautiful it really is; glass tables topped with monogrammed dishes and colorful bouquets decorate the space. The restaurant itself offers a wonderful selection of Cantonese cuisine, which is plated and served in a fashionable manner for each customer. Not only is the food great here, but the staff is attentive and the overall ambiance has a modern, classy feel to it, making for a high-quality Cantonese food experience altogether!
2. Shang Dian Dim Sum
Restaurant, Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum, Vegan, Vegetarian
Looking for some extremely delicious, but reasonably priced dim sum while in Guangzhou? Well, look no further because Shang Dian Dim Sum serves up traditional and inexpensive dim sum to its customers! Shang Dian Dim Sum provides the ultimate foodie experience. With its extensive English-friendly menu and excellent quality of food, this restaurant wins a place on our best Cantonese restaurants list.
3. Guangzhou Restaurant
Restaurant, Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum
With a name like “Guangzhou Restaurant,” how could you not add it to your list of places to try? Located in an old, multistory building, the Guangzhou Restaurant keeps customers’ stomachs full of delicious, traditional Cantonese food. Customers who have dined here swear by Guangzhou Restaurant’s fried pork dish, as well as their Cantonese soup; if, after you finish your meal, you still have room, the desserts here are also outstanding. This namesake eatery should be on everyone’s must-try list!
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