Guangzhou Food - What and Where to eat in Guangzhou

Guangzhou deserves its reputation for fine and varied dining. It has a plethora of restaurants featuring dishes from all over China and abroad. Even Chinese people themselves often speak of Guangzhou as being 'a dining city'.  

Drinking tea and having soup are features of dining amid Guangzhou's distinct local culture. As one of the eight great traditions of Chinese cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine emphasizes the cooking styles of stir-frying, stewing, frying and braising.  The taste is often fresh, light and soft, and Cantonese people insist on fresh, local ingredients.Soup also plays a leading role in the Cantonese dining experience.  Although there is no specific ingredient, Guangzhou soup will always be fresh, pure and aromatic in the tradition of Cantonese cookery.

Most of the authentic Cantonese-style restaurants can be found in Dongshan District, Yuexiu District and Liwan District. Panfu Road, West Jiangnan Road and Huifu Road are recommended for sampling the many tasty snacks on offer.