Traditional
Lian Xiang Lou
Founded in 1889, Lian Xiang Lou is known for its tasty dim sum and pastries. There are now more than 20 bakery stores throughout the city.
Pan Xi Restaurant
Located in the heart of the Old Guangzhou, this Cantonese Restaurant serves dim sum next to trickling streams and stunning architecture. Try one of their famous dumplings shaped like a rabbit's head.
Guangzhou Restaurant
This Cantonese family restaurant is famous for its signature dishes Wenchang Chicken and special baby pig. It has several branches in the city. Other locations include 20 Binjiang West Road 滨江西路20号 and 112 Tiyu East Road 体育东路112号.
Datong Restaurant
This time-honored restaurant spans all 8 floors of the old building, overlooking the Pearl River. The place has been around for a long time and is a favorite among locals.
Liuhua Congee House
Excellent dim sum and Cantonese porridge in beautiful surroundings.
Baifu Restaurant
Vegetarian
Shui Yun Tian
Great buffet around noon.
Cai Gen Xiang
Western
Buongiorno Italian Restaurant
The authentic Italian restaurant is Italian managed and prepared, serving pizza, pasta, meat and fish dishes.
La Seine Restaurant Franca
The upscale restaurant has an elegant French decor, overlooking the Pearl River skyline.
Danny's Italian American Restaurant
Established in Guangzhou since 1997, the restaurant serves Italian and American dishes including pasta and pizza along with other western food. Chinese dishes are also available. Delivery is also available.
K's Western Delights
They serve Western-style homemade kosher sandwiches, managed and prepared by Westerners. Delivery service is available.
Vaastu
This high end restaurant opened its door in 2008. It serves traditional Indian food with vegetarian dishes available.
convenience stores and supermarkets
Convenience stores are on almost every street corner and most are open 24 hours. Major convenience store chains include 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Circle-K and C-Store. Prices are a little higher than in local shops or supermarkets, particularly at 7-Eleven. FamilyMart and Circle-K do not sell cigarettes, but C-store does. Corner Deli is an imported products Europe, U.S.A. and AUS/NZ grocery store on the backstreet behind CITIC Plaza.
The main supermarket chains are:
Carrefour - huge French hypermarket on Kangwang Lu near Chenjiaci station. It's cheap and has a good product choice.
Jusco - several including Tee Mall TiyuXilu and GZ East train station Relocated from China Plaza near Martyrs Park. This Japanese chain has a good selection of imported foods.
Park 'n' Shop - Hong Kong chain with several locations ranging from convenience stores to hypermarkets. The largest stores are in the shopping mall above Changshou Lu Station and on Tianhe Bei Lu close to the Longkouxi bus stop. A little more expensive but has a good choice of imported foods.
TESCO - British hypermarket located on Zhongshan 6th Rd. above Ximenkou Station. Spread over 4 floors, and fairly good prices.
Trust-mart - locations at Fangcun, Kecun Living Mall and Gangding. This Chinese chain has a large stock of non-food items but the grocery selection is a little limited although prices are lower than its international rivals. Often crowded at weekends.
Vanguard - Flagship operating supermarket chains of China Resources. It is the third largest supermarket chain in Hong Kong. It operates approximately 450 stores in Hong Kong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjin and Beijing.
Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant
This famous Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes. Ask for the more fiery version of your meal, if you're used to Thai cuisine, as the dishes are somewhat localized.