City dining guide
6 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.
This restaurant on the same premises as a furniture shop and a Japanese tearoom is helmed by the experienced Chef Fai. The kitchen delivers refined Chaozhou dishes, with menus tailored to availability of ingredients, as well as guests' budget and preferences after reservations are made via the texting app. The deep-fried Puning tofu stuffed with minced shrimp and chives is golden and aromatic, and best enjoyed with the boneless crucian carp congee.
As an art lover, Chef May chose to open her place away from the city, in an airy space adorned by artworks on loan from the gallery nearby. Tables are well spaced out, but consider booking a private room for special occasions. Fujian cuisine prevails on the menu and most ingredients are shipped straight from the province. Specialities such as the umami-loaded sea worm jelly and the aromatic Xiamen ginger duck stew are well executed.
The three-storey room is furnished with orange tables and leather chairs that evoke 1980s nostalgia. For over three decades, Ya Yuan has been feeding hungry locals with classic home-style dishes such as slow-boiled soups and claypot rice. With its velvety flesh and gelatinous skin, the poached Qingyuan chicken dressed in scallion oil is addictively aromatic. Even the post-meal complimentary mung bean or red bean sweet soups are made with care.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.5/5 · 79 reviews
Located in Ocean Terminal, Yi He Roast Duck offers stunning Victoria Harbour views and refined decor, particularly from its outdoor seating. The signature Peking Duck is carved tableside, featuring crispy skin paired innovatively with popping candy or hawthorn. Dishes like foie gras and abalone are elegantly presented. However, service is inconsistent; while some praise the attentiveness, others report untrained staff, rushed dining experiences, and booking issues involving price hikes. Food quality is generally high, but value for money is debated due to portion sizes relative to cost. It suits diners prioritizing ambiance and unique culinary presentations over consistent service or budget concerns.
Suitable for diners prioritizing harbor views and creative duck experiences who can tolerate service inconsistencies.
Yao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and well complemented by briny dried shrimps and aromatic scallion. Oyster sauce chicken is nicely browned and boasts an inimitable umami flavour thanks to scallion and ginger.
This design-forward restaurant is located within an industrial park of remodelled factory buildings. Aptly, the décor exudes an industrial chic that complements the origami art hung from the ceiling. Trained as a designer, the owner took care of the décor and furnishings, whereas the Hunanese chef recreates classics from his home province. Dongting fish head, wotou cornbread and sweet fried dumplings are cooked with acumen and dexterity.
(The restaurant is temporarily closed.) The main dining room on the bottom floor evokes relaxed vibes with sheer curtains and rattan chairs while the upper level houses private rooms exclusively. The private rooms serve a special menu with keenly sought-after Hunanese ingredients in limited quantity. Try ice-chilled crisp lotus root from Dongting Lake, or Cantonese-style braised sea cucumber with premium chilies from Zhangshu Port. Pre-order these dishes to avoid disappointment.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.7/5 · 80 reviews
Cheers (Ying Hei) in Kowloon offers Hunanese cuisine and dim sum, averaging 3.7/5 stars. Food highlights include Boston lobster cheese noodles, steamed turbot, and shrimp dumplings, though some find the overall quality average. Service is inconsistent; while some staff are friendly and efficient, others are criticized for rudeness or slow response. The ambiance is comfortable but crowded, with weekend waits reaching two hours. Meal pacing suffers due to high demand. Despite the lively atmosphere, visitors should expect delays and varying service levels.
Suitable for families and friends willing to book ahead and tolerate long waits.