For roving gastronomes and travelers who revel in experiences centered on food, it's time to reserve a table in the city. The Michelin Guide Guangzhou 2023 is out, brimming with 119 restaurants, including 3 Two Michelin Stars, 16 One Michelin Star, 42 Bib Gourmand, and 58 Michelin-Selected establishments.

Guangzhou is home to a distinct landscape of diverse cuisines and perfectly cooked dishes, all of which are waiting to be devoured. Among the 119 Michelin-rated restaurants, there are different types of cuisines from both home and abroad, such as Chinese cuisine including Cantonese, Hunanese, and Sichuan cuisines, as well as European, French, Italian, Spanish, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, and Vegetarian.

A dish presented by Taian Table

Check out these Michelin Guide highlights at the star hotels, and indulge in the most travel-worthy culinary experiences at these restaurants that are sure to satiate every food lover's palate. Don't just take our word for it and make sure to book your tables early.

Huanshidong (环市东)

▶ Taian Table (泰安门)

▶ Stiller (斯蒂勒)

▶ The Peach Blossom (桃园馆)

▶ Lai Wan (荔湾亭)

Huanshidong area used to be the first CBD in Guangzhou, home to the city's first Starbucks, McDonald's, LV store and so on. Now it is still one of the best places to enjoy fine dining with phenomenal taste, great service and authentic meals. 

At Taian Table, a Two Michelin Star Restaurant, service revolves around an open kitchen, featuring menus that are refreshed every six weeks. It showcases the finest seasonal ingredients from both China and other parts of the world. The cooking style is contemporary, and mainly influenced by European cuisine, enriched with flavours and inspirations from various regions across Asia and beyond.

Taian Table

The menu of Stiller, a One Michelin Star Restaurant, strikes a balance between casual and sophisticated, drawing inspiration from contemporary European dishes with a unique German Flair. The Stiller Bar's exceptional cocktail menu was crafted in collaboration with the esteemed mixologists at Hope & Sesame, resulting in a truly unique and expertly-crafted drinking experience.

A dish presented by Stiller

At the heart of Guangzhou's vibrant culinary scene is Cantonese cuisine, renowned for its bold flavours, delicate textures, and emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Two Michelin Guide Selected Restaurants, The Peach Blossom and Lai Wan, offer highly palatable Cantonese delicacies in an innovative and unique way. 

The Peach Blossom provides a sophisticated environment where you can experience high-end Cantonese fusion cuisine. Its decor features the theme from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". In Lai Wan, you can experience a traditional Cantonese atmosphere. Combined with the night market "sampan" boat design by the Lychee Bay of Xiguan, the restaurant allows you to experience the taste of authentic Xiguan flavor.

The Peach Blossom

A dish presented by Lai Wan

Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城)

▶ Yu Yue Heen (愉粤轩)

▶ Catch (佰鲜汇)

▶ Lai Heen (丽轩)

▶ The Penthouse (空中花园)

In Zhujiang New Town, where there are various options for fine dining experiences, you will be able to discover a new realm of different cuisines along with the beautiful view of the Pearl River and skyscrapers.

Yu Yue Heen with a One Michelin Star serves exquisite Cantonese fare, and every dish embodies the utmost finesse and attention to detail. The range of dim sum at lunch is dazzling, with deep-fried taro dumplings full of shrimp and chicken being a standout. Its signature dish is Barbecued Black Pork with 25-year-aged balsamic vinegar. 

Yu Yue Heen

Come to Catch, where you can enjoy Modern French Cuisine surrounded by panoramic skyline views, the Pearl River and Canton Tower. The delightful styles mingle with a tranquil ambience to create the perfect setting for intimate dining on the 100th floor. The head chef excels in pairing seafood with sauces that accentuate depth and umami, as in his toothfish in bonito beurre blanc.

Catch

The Michelin One-Star Restaurant Lai Heen champions modern Cantonese cooking deeply rooted in tradition, and only the best ingredients make it to the table. It showcases exquisite Cantonese delicacies by carefully balancing each dish's colors, aromas, textures and tastes. The menu at Lai Heen presents constantly evolving classic and contemporary favorites. 

Lai Heen

The Penthouse Restaurant serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a stylish and contemporary ambience. It has a main dining room and 12 luxurious, residential-style private dining suites and panoramic views of Huacheng Square, Guangzhou's new central axis. Ask for a table by the windows for the lovely cityscape. 

A dish presented by the Penthouse Restaurant

Shamian Island (沙面)

▶ Hongtu Hall (宏图府)

▶ Jade River (玉堂春暖)

▶ Flavors of China (风味餐厅)

Shamian Island is filled with many cafes, fine-dining restaurants and bars. A trip to the island is a fantastic way to while away half a day. 

Besides river views and stunning murals, Hongtu Hall is prized for its exquisitely crafted dim sum ranging from the classics to novel creations, as well as velvety congee and juicy roast meats. The Michelin One Star Restaurant is also a place full of sweet memories for overseas Chinese and local Cantonese. Come and enjoy Cantonese's all-time favorite breakfast - "Yumcha" here. 

A dish presented by Hongtu Hall

The traditional garden, water features, exquisite woodwork and artisan Manchurian windows of the Jade River give the restaurant a serene feel. Come here to unwind with a cup of tea freshly brewed by tea masters. Savor delicately hand-crafted dim sum creations and signature Cantonese dishes that have made this restaurant popular among local gourmets and patrons from afar. 

The Jade River 

Additionally, in Tianhe's Linhe Subdistrict, you don't want to miss out on Two Michelin Stars Restaurant Jiang by Chef Fei (江), and Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant Ebony (悦铂尼). You can also go to Pazhou, a booming business area in the city, and visit some of the prestigious establishments there, including Five Zen5es (中国元素), Ming Court (明阁), and Summer Palace (夏宫).