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The city is well known both in and outside of China for its fresh and diverse selection of seafood, due to its close proximity to the South China Sea. Tender braised and barbecued meats are available in delicious variety, and succulent dim sum still rules the roost as the city's hometown favorite.
In addition to Chinese restaurants, Guangzhou has a number of Indian, Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese eateries as well.
With its arched columns, gilded capitals, gold-framed mirrors, lustrous drapes, and immaculate table settings, this top-notch restaurant feels like Regency-era France. The menu has become decidedly more European as of late, with some Irish dishes making an appearance. The menu changes every six months or so.
