Jiangxi
This modern, comfortable, 1st-floor cafe is the only place for miles that does freshly ground coffee, but it also does Western food (avocado sandwiches,…
Must-see restaurants in China
Hong Kong
Yardbird is a hipster's ode to the chicken. Every part of the cluck-cluck, from thigh to gizzard, is seasoned, impaled with a stick then grilled, yakitori…
Fuzhou
Fuzhou is famous for its pork-stuffed fishballs and Yonghe has been fine-tuning its delicious recipe since 1934, with six in a bowl of plain soup. Go for…
Chengdu
A very modern take on the traditional dumpling joints – there are several enticing varieties to choose from, including a number of more adventurous…
Shanghai
Contemporary Hong Kong kitchen specialising in lobster and dim sum. Enjoy a superb bowl of wontons with lobster soup (¥58) in the glam dark-wood space…
Guangdong
This restaurant with lake views serves Zhaoqing delicacies such as sticky rice dumplings (裹蒸粽, guǒzhēngzòng), containing beans, pork, chestnuts and egg…
Chengdu
With big, soft sofas and ceilings festooned in Turkish lamps, this crowd-pleasing upmarket restaurant is the place to come to sample dishes from the…
Lijiang
Locals flock here for the superb grilled fish and chicken and soy-bean-paste dishes (get here before 7pm or they will have run out). But all the Naxi…
Hong Kong
What do you get if you cross a traditional Chinese custard bun with Hong Kong's traditional crispy French toast? You get Chau Kee's 'lava' French toast…
Chengdu
The newer location of the popular local Are Tibetan Restaurant, set across from the entrance to Wuhou Temple, this branch has a little less character…
Lhasa
A good new Tibetan place down an alley off central Danjielin Lu. Ask the chef for the ganggo (¥58 to ¥98), currently not on the menu, but a wonderfully…
Shanghai
Carnivores rejoice! This slightly upscale barbecue and smokehouse serves meat every which way – beef brisket, rib-eye steaks, dry-rub pork spare ribs,…
Hong Kong
Want to track down Hong Kong's casualistas? Chances are they're eating (or queueing for a table) at Kennedy Town's Catch, an Australian-style streetside…
Sichuan
One of a cluster of cafe-restaurants with terrace seating on the riverbank, this place is perfect for tea (from ¥15) or fresh coffee (from ¥25) during the…
Kunming
Always busy with travellers and students, Salvador’s is now a Kunming staple. With a Mexican/Mediterranean food theme, as well as solid breakfasts, good…
Hong Kong
Understated faux-retro decor and warm service impart a homely feel at this upmarket place serving Cantonese classics with a healthy twist. Ingredients are…
Shanghai
Popular with the locals, Currify may not serve the most authentic Indian dishes, but they're tasty and you can't beat the price. A chicken tikka masala,…
Shenzhen
A longstanding dim sum restaurant with more than half a dozen branches in Shenzhen, Laurel prides itself on friendly service. This one is right by the…
Guangzhou
Tucked away on the fringes of Yuexiu District, gay-friendly Wilber’s gets top marks for cocktails and atmosphere, and the food isn't far behind. You can…
Shanghai
More than 50 small plates of satisfying tapas are served at Pintxos. Order up well-executed Spanish dishes like veggie and ham croquettes, patatas bravas …
Hong Kong
Asia's only Italian restaurant with three Michelin stars lives up to its name, and Chef Bombana is here, sleeves rolled, to see that it does. 'Eight and a…
Yangshuo
Just a street removed from traffic-choked Diecui Lu, this place offers good food, quiet surrounds and attractive prices, with river views to boot. There's…
Xi'an
A clean cafe atmosphere is spread over four floors with aspirational snaps of Europe in scattered picture frames on the walls. A lively well-dressed crowd…
Jiangxi
The most popular of numerous places to eat on this stretch, this modern restaurant serves Jiangxi specialities such as niúqi chōngtiān (牛气冲天, spicy beef…
Chongqing City
The hotpot here is excellent, and the atmosphere is congenial, but the real attraction is the view: you dine as you gaze out across the Jialing River. You…
Macau
South China's most famous pork-chop bun is made here – a shop founded in 1968 as a street stall by the mother of the current owner. Succulent slices of…
Dunhuang
This road west off Mingshan Lu is stuffed with small hole-in-the-wall restaurants and larger eateries, perfect for dining on local specialities such as…
Macau
This bakery in a quiet patio near the Ruins of St Paul is so good their all-natural sourdough and baguette vanish shortly after the shop opens. If you can…
Delicious Vegetarian Dege Shop
Sichuan
Classy and relaxed vegetarian restaurant serving a bargain-priced lunch buffet full of your 'five-a-day' greens. Follow up with green tea and enjoy the…
Hong Kong
The godfather of fusion, Pierre Gagnaire, has created a menu in Hong Kong that reflects his French roots but uses bold, contemporary techniques. The…
Guangxi
Old Neighbourhood's owner is a self-made cook from northeastern China who's lived in Guangdong, so dishes from these and other regions all figure on the…
Yangshuo
This night market is a culture-filled slice of nontourist Yangshuo life. Watch locals sniffing out the best spices, haggling over snails or tucking into a…
Shanghai
This Italian-style pantry and deli looks the part, with its tiled floor and distressed walls. It sells fresh goods like olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes…
Beijing
China's best-loved chain of hotpot restaurants sells itself not just on the quality of the food but also on its remarkable service culture. Free drinks,…
Sichuan
Wonderful little cafe-restaurant in the middle of the old Tibetan neighbourhood and just down from the Chöde Gompa. Smiley staff will whip you up a tasty…
Kashgar
This gorgeously decorated 2nd-floor restaurant is hugely popular with Uyghur diners who tend to come in large family groups to feast on traditional dishes…
Sichuan
The most attractive restaurant in the village has tables made from old doors and genuinely impressive photo art on the walls. But this is more than just…
Henan
This extremely popular chain restaurant has accommodating staff and an easy-to-read menu of delicious Sichuan dishes as well as flavoursome steamed…
Shanghai
Cool little spot serving fresh Hawaiian-style poke bowls, with raw fish and other proteins (salmon, white fish, shrimp, tofu, mussels, scallops and more)…
Guangzhou
The Australian owners of this casually cool cafe command some of the best value (for the quality) international dishes in Guangzhou. Highlights are the…
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