The Top Dim Sum Restaurants in Guangzhou

There are so many to choose from, here is a Baidu map link to find one near you. Otherwise here are four safe and foreign-friendly picks with links to their locations on Google Maps.

• Guangzhou Restaurant CN: 广州酒家 – address: 2 Wenchang S Rd, Shang Xia Jiu, Liwan District CN: 广东省广州市荔湾区上下九文昌南路2号
• Jade Garden – Address: 太古汇 Tianhe Rd, Tianhe Center, Tianhe District. CN: 广东省广州市天河区天河中心天河路太古汇号
• Bingsheng Mansion CN: 炳胜公馆 – Address: 2 Xiancun Rd, Tianhe, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China CN: 广东省广州市天河区冼村路2号
• Taotaoju CN: 陶陶居 – Address: Beijing Road, Yuexi District. CN: 广东省广州市越秀区北京路惠福东路

What to eat when in Guangzhou? So, so much! Here is my guide to the top 10 must-try local snacks in Guangzhou which come from the local Cantonese cuisine. Cantonese cuisine is one of China’s eight famous cuisines and it is also the one most popular and most palatable for foreigners. You can find all of these at a Dian Xin (點心) restaurant and I will list some famous ones at the bottom of the page.

Steamed Rice Rolls (蒸肠粉)

This delicious thin roll is made from a strip of rice noodle, filled with shrimp, pork, beef, vegetables and other ingredients.

Shahe Rice Noodle (沙河粉)

Originated from Shahe Town, this is one of the most popular snack in Guangzhou. The method of making it is grinding the rice and then cut them into long narrow strips.

Shui Mai (烧卖)

Also known as pork and mushroom dumpling, Shui Mai is filling with a combination of ingredients, including seasoned ground pork, shrimp, and Chinese black mushroom.

Cha Siu Bao (叉烧包)

This can never be missed if you come to Guangzhou. Filled with barbecue-flavoured cha siu pork, the dim sum is one of the most delicious thing in the planet!

Shrimp Dumplings (虾饺)

Filled with the chopped seasoned shrimp, this is one of the most popular dim sum in Guangzhou.

Sampan Congee (艇仔粥)

Sampan Congee is a kind of gruel, consisting of fish meat, seafood, and fried peanuts. All these ingredients make the gruel having a special flavor.

Wonton Noodles (馄饨面)

Composed of crisp noodles, wonton, Vegetables and fragrant soup, Wonton Noodles is one of those dishes which are eaten every day by people in Guangzhou.

Water Chestnut Cake (马蹄糕)

Made of shredded Chinese water chestnut, Water Chestnut Cake is a sweet Cantonese dim sum dish.

Egg Tart (蛋挞)

This is almost the most famous dim sum of Guangzhou. If you are in Guangzhou, there is no way for you to miss this delicious snack. It is mainly made of egg and sugar.

Double-Skin Milk (双皮奶 )

With a history of over 100 years, this dim sum is simmered milk with a covering made from a mixture of egg and milk.

Where to find these dishes? They almost ubiquitous and you should not have too much trouble simply bumping into a place during your travels. I will list some of the most popular and highly rated Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou where you can try them in comfort and be guaranteed of the best taste.

Guangzhou Restaurant  广州酒家手信店 – Recommended
Wenchang South Road very near Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. 文昌南路2号(近上下九)

Lu Yun Tea House  禄运茶居(正佳广场店)  – Recommended
Tianhe City/Sports Center Sports East Road, Grandview Mall, 5th Floor, Guangzheng Street

Mei Xin Jade Garden 美心翠园
Shop 301-306, 3/F, Hui Fang, No.75 Tianhe East Rd., Tianhe

Jade Garden 翠园
Shop M01, Level M, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Centre, 383 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

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Find out what Chinese dishes to try in China (customer favorites): sweet and sour pork, kung pao chicken, fried noodles... See expert intros with pictures.

With a long history, unique features, numerous styles and exquisite cooking, Chinese cuisine is one important constituent part of Chinese culture.Chinese traditional dishes are famous for color, aroma, taste, meaning and appearance.

The following are the 8 most popular dishes among foreigners and Chinese. These dishes are available in most large restaurants in China. For customers’ convenience, we also list their Chinese character names.

1. Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and sour pork (糖醋里脊) has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste.

At the very beginning there was only sweet and sour pork, but to meet demands, there have been some developments on this dish. Now, the pork can be substituted by other ingredients like chicken, beef or pork ribs.

2. Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁) is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners. The major ingredients are diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts.

People in Western countries have created a Western-style gong bao chicken, for which the diced chicken is covered with cornstarch, and vegetables, sweet and sour sauce and mashed garlic are added. See How to Cook Kung Pao Chicken.

3. Ma Po Tofu

Ma po tofu (麻婆豆腐) is one of the most famous dishes in Chuan Cuisine with a history of more than 100 years. Ma (麻) describes a spicy and hot taste which comes from pepper powder, one kind of condiment usually used in Chuan Cuisine.

The milky tofu is enriched with brownish red ground beef and chopped green onion. It is really a tasty delicacy.

4. Wontons

Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it has been a custom for people to eat wontons (馄饨) on the winter solstice.

The most versatile shape of a wonton is simple a right triangle, similar to Italian tortellini. Wontons are commonly boiled and served in soup or sometimes deep-fried. The filling of wontons can be minced pork or diced shrimp.

5. Dumplings

With a long history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings are a traditional food widely popular in North China. Dumplings (饺子) consist of minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped into a thin piece of dough skin.

Popular fillings are mince pork, diced shrimp, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. They can be cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying. Dumplings are a traditional dish eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve.

6. Chow Mein

The "Chow mein" (炒面) is the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese characters above, which means stir-fried noodles. Generally speaking, this stir-fried dish consists of noodles, meat (usually chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork), onions and celery.

For making chow mein, the noodles need to be cooked in boiling water for a while. After they becoming cool, then move to the step of stir-frying.

7. Peking Roasted Duck

Peking duck (北京烤鸭) is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China’s national dishes.

Peking duck is savored for its thin and crispy skin. The Sliced Peking duck is often eaten with pancakes, sweet bean sauce, or soy with mashed garlic. It is a must-taste dish in Beijing! 

8. Spring Rolls

Spring rolls (春卷) are a Cantonese dim sum of cylindrical shape. The filling of spring rolls could be vegetables or meat, and the taste could be either sweet or savory.

After fillings are wrapped in spring roll wrappers, the next step is frying. Then the spring rolls are given their golden yellow color.

It is a dish especially popular in Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Fujian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, etc. 

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