Restaurants with MICHELIN stars in Guangzhou
We all know that Guangzhou is one of the biggest cities in the world. However, not everybody has heard that it is also called the “culinary capital of China”. They say: “To get the most out of life, you need to be born in Suzhou, live in Hangzhou and eat in Guangzhou”. The cuisine of Guangdong province has a special name - Cantonese cuisine. Therefore, you can’t miss a chance to try all the delicacies of Cantonese food. We decided to help you with the wide choice of places in Guangzhou and made a Top-5 list of restaurants with Michelin stars.
Michelin star is the highest award for the restaurant which indicates the high quality of its cuisine. One star means that you should definitely pay attention to this restaurant. Two stars are given to restaurants where the dishes are treated as an artwork. Three stars usually belong to the restaurant with original cuisine of hereditary chefs.
Michelin-star restaurant Jiang by Chef Fei in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
Jiang by Chef Fei Restaurant is a unique place, as it was awarded with two Michelin stars. The restaurant is stylishly decorated with an elegant palette of gray, brown and cream. It has a modern and sophisticated atmosphere. Its traditional Cantonese cuisine combines a perfect balance between traditions and art with a light Japanese and Western touch. The specialties are Wenchang Chicken with flaxseeds, and steamed Hele crab with sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. You also can try traditional Guangdong dim sum and roast goose.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 -14:30 (weekdays)
10:00 - 15:00 (weekends & Public Holidays)
Dinner: 17:30 - 22:00
Average check: 500-1000 RMB
Tel: +86 20 3808 8885
Address in English: 389 TIANHE ROAD, TIANHE DISTRICT, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区-天河路389号文华东方酒店三楼
Michelin-star restaurant Famous Cuisine in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
The founder of the restaurant has been working in this sphere over 40 years and insists on traditional Cantonese cuisine. It was open in 2006. Except for the usual menu that you can find in other restaurants of this chain, it has a special one. We advice you to try soy-marinated chicken seasoned with Luo Han Guo and steamed grouper fillet with pepper and salted potherb.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 9:00 - 14:30
Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
Average check: 80 - 200 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8755 5928
Address in English: 2-3F, CHINA MAYORS PLAZA, 189 TIANHE NORTH ROAD, TIANHE, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区-天河北路189号-中国市长大厦2-3楼
Michelin-star restaurant Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou (traditional Chinese cuisine)
This chain has its restaurants in 7 cities all over the world: Guangzhou, Shnagai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Singapore and Incheon. The restaurant is not very big but cozy. The chefs use only high-quality local ingredients. Signature dishes are fried Sri Lankan crab with black peppercorns and steamed river eel in Shaoxing wine. If you want treat yourself with crispy chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, then you should pre-oder it one day ahead.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 - 14:30
Dinner: 17:30 - 22:00
Average check: 200 - 800 RMB
Tel: +(86) 20 3885 6382
Address in English: L514B, 5/F, International Grand City (igc), No. 222 Xing Min Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区-珠江新城兴民路222号-天汇广场igc五层L514B
Michelin-star restaurant Song in Guangzhou (Sichuanese cuisine)
The restaurant is named after the dynasty and the owner’s surname. This interior is very special. Here you will find pillars covered with stainless steel bricks and gigantic glass-feathered wings. Mostly the restaurant offers Sichuanese cuisine. You should definitely try a boiled tiger grouper and a spicy crab.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 - 14:15
Dinner: 17:30 - 21:45
Average check: 150 -300 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8741 2345
Address in English: Shop 417 4/F, Gaode Zhidi Plaza, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Address in Chinese: 广东省 广州市 天河区 珠江新城珠江东路16号高德置地广场·冬F4层L417
Michelin-star restaurant Bing sheng Mansion in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
Here you will find only sophisticated Cantonese cuisine. For lunch you will get hand-craft dim sum like sachima with olive nuts, that is hard to find these days. One more dish is Char Siu that is made of pork belly marinated over night and grilled. Rice noodles with beef, pineapple Bundes and roasted goose are also worth trying.
Business Hours:
9:00-22:00 (weekdays)
10:00-22:00 (weekends & Public Holidays)
Average check: 80 - 400 RMB
Tel: +86 20 3803 5000
Address in English: 5F, SHOUFU MANSION, 2 XIANCUN ROAD, ZHUJIANG NEW TOWN, TIANHE, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区-天河东路178号
Michelin-star restaurant Bing sheng Private Kitchen in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
The interior of this restaurant resembles the atmosphere of old time luxury mansions in the Xiguan district. Fresh flowers and art pieces add some charm. The menu is full of dishes that a made of seasonal organic ingredients. Here you can find double-boiled soup, poached Hainan chicken with challot and ginger sauce and braised sea cucumber. It better to book a table two-three days ahead.
Business Hours:
11:00- 02:00
Average check: 400 - 500 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8757 5699
Address in English: 178 TIANHE EAST ROAD, TIANHE, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区-天河东路178号
Michelin-star restaurant Jade River in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
This place is one of the sights of Guangzhou where you can find authentic cantons cuisine. Here you can relax with a cup of Chinese tea. Traditional garden, water features and exquisite woodwork, Manchurian windows - all this details makes you feel serene. They have steamed sunflower seed-fed chicken which is delivered from the farm every day. Another specialty is baked pigeon with lemongrass and salt.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 - 15:00 (weekdays)
8:00 - 15:00(weekends & public holidays)
Dinner: 17:30 - 22:00
Average check: 200-880 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8188 6968
Address in English: 3F, WHITE SWAN HOTEL, 1 SHAMIAN SOUTH STREET, LIWAN, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-荔湾区沙面南街1号白天鹅宾馆3楼
Michelin-star restaurant Lai Heen in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
This Cantonese restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2018. Lai Heen is one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou. Traditional atmosphere and exquisite cuisine will not let you down. Chef Guo has over 20 years of experience. He believes in a balance between aroma, taste and texture. He represents a modern Cantonese cuisine with its traditional roots. Chef Guo uses only the best ingredients so even a stock takes time to be prepared. You can’t leave this place without trying the steamed sunflower seed-fed chicken and "over-the-bridge" star grouper.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30-14:00 (weekdays)
10:30 -14:00 (weekends & Public Holidays)
Dinner: 17:30-22:00
Average check: 200-1288 RMB
Tel: +86 20 3813 6888
Address in English: 3/F, The Ritze-Carlton Guangzhou, No.3 Xing'an Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼
Michelin-star restaurant Lei Garden (Yuexiu) in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
The menu focuses on traditional Cantonese cuisine, including long-boiled and double-boiled noodle soups. The restaurant is decorated with elegant chandeliers, beige textured walls and embroidery. Regular customers usually order popular dishes such as crispy fried pork ham. Reservation is required.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 - 15:00
Dinner: 17.30-22:00
Average check: 150 - 400 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8363 3268
Address in English: 4F, YI AN PLAZA, 33 JIANSHE SIXTH ROAD, YUEXIU, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-越秀建设六马路33号宜安广场4楼
Michelin-star restaurant Wisca (Haizhu) in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
The restaurant started its life as a stall. This restaurant was open in 1996. Veteran crew follow traditional recipes to make dishes with reasonable prices. Must try is Ze Ze eel served in a claypot, fried mantis shrimp in spiced salt and double-boiled soup. While waiting you can explore the Kwon-glazed porcelain on display. Reservation is required.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:15-15:30
Dinner: 17:15-22:30
Average check: 150 - 400 RMB
Tel: +86 20 3438 1188
Address in English: 172 BINJIANG WEST ROAD, HAIZHU, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-海珠区滨江西路172号, 惠食佳 (海珠)
Michelin-star restaurant Yu Yue Heen in Guangzhou (Cantonese cuisine)
Run by chef Mai with over 30 years experience, the restaurant has exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Every course embodies dedication and thorough approach of the chef. If you want to try a very Cantonese dish, the best choice is a pan-fried shrimp stuffed sliced lotus roots with crab meat. Each course represents the heart and the soul of Cantonese cuisine.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30-14:30 (weekdays)
10:00 -14:30(weekends & Public Holidays)
Dinner: 17:30-22:00
Average check: 250 - 1300 RMB
Tel: +86 20 8883 3371
Address in English: 71F, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 5 ZHUJIANG WEST ROAD, ZHUJIANG NEW TOWN, TIANHE, GUANGZHOU
Address in Chinese: 广东省-广州市-天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店71楼, 愉粤轩 (广州四季酒店)