Shanghai
There's a handful of branches of this cheerful Hong Kong chain around the city, and it's always a reliable place for a meal. Cantonese favourites,…
Must-see restaurants in China
Beijing
April Gourmet vies with rival Jenny Lou's for Beijing's expat minimart crown, catering for foreigners craving a taste of home. Aussie Tim-Tams? Check…
Macau
One of two vegetarian restaurants at Po Tai Temple. Run by monks, this is the older one and offers a cheap, no-frills alternative to the much fancier Sum…
Sichuan
A soothing meal after a long trek into the grasslands: start with a pot of the house specialty, a unique, non-spicy tomato-based soup, and then add your…
Guizhou
Unpretentious local restaurant with a picture menu for easier ordering. The steamed dumplings are good, and you can order noodle dishes with either rice…
Beijing
A metal tray of cumin-spiced lamb skewers (羊肉串; yáng ròu chuàn) at this Xinjiang restaurant is just the ticket after beers at nearby Great Leap Brewing #6…
Gansu
This warren of covered pedestrian alleys within bustling Liangzhou Market (凉州市场, Liángzhōu Shìchǎng) packs in dozens of snack stands, hawker stalls and…
Sanya
Right in the heart of the action around the No.1 Farmers Market, this colourful place has all the Hainanese classics: bàoluōfěn noodles (抱罗粉; ¥12, choose…
Hong Kong
La Vache! is just as fun as its exclamation mark suggests. The French restaurant is styled like a traditional entrecôte steakhouse: steak and sauce, …
Beijing
A homespun ode to peasant cooking, this place serves up heaped platters of northeast (dongbei) cuisine. Dishes include shā zhū cài (杀猪菜), literally 'kill…
Hong Kong
Sitting atop the Western Market, the Grand Stage is one of the few dining venues in Hong Kong that occupies a heritage site yet manages not to be wallet…
Guiyang
The service here might be a little too relaxed but it has good coffee (available with dairy-free milk alternatives), snacks, a handful of cocktails as…
Inner Mongolia
There's no English menu at this bright restaurant, but you can find beef noodles (牛肉面, niúròumiàn; ¥12), chive and egg steamed buns (韭菜鸡蛋包子, jiǔcài jīdàn…
Xishuangbanna Region
This buzzing local spot has Jinghongers flocking here for the cheap and tasty rice-noodle and fried-rice dishes, many of them served cold. There's also a…
Changsha
About 9km northeast of the city centre, the world’s biggest Chinese restaurant, according to the Guinness World Records and a plaque on the wall, is a…
Liaoning
Known locally as 'North Korean Restaurant', this on-again-off-again enterprise near the Broken Bridge is a surreal dining experience serving up dog meat…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Halfway along Qianmen Avenue is this touristy restaurant with a history dating back to Emperor Qianlong, through the place has been entirely rebuilt. The…
Xinjiang
Within the grounds of the enormous Yīlí Bīnguǎn, this surprisingly lavish multiroom restaurant specialises in coffee and tea, but also has a small Western…
Guizhou
This friendly cafe with blue plastic furniture serves simple dishes such as beef soup noodles (牛肉汤粉面, niúròu tāng fěnmiàn; ¥10) and handmade soup…
Gansu
This pedestrianised market has dozens of snack stalls and small restaurants, many selling local specialities and Chinese standards, hand-pulled noodles …
Dalian
Stretching several blocks along Tianjin Jie from the train station to a giant incense-bowl sculpture, this outdoor market, open during the evenings,…
Gansu
Round-the-clock hours make this a decent pit-stop at any time of the day or night. For ¥7 you can devour a deep, clear, fresh, zesty and filling bowl of…
Beijing
Timezone 8's journey from art-book publishers to sushi cafe might well be a microcosm of 798's unbridled gentrification. Craft beer, maki and artisanal…
Harbin
The 'Bo-te-man' is super kitsch, though not cheap by Harbin standards, and the service is less than laissez-faire, but the period-style interior and live…
Qingdao
Qingdao’s kebabs are legendary and these are among the best, so give them your palate's undivided attention. Join the throng outside this street-side…
Beijing
Locals have been slurping up Korean-style cold noodles at this gnarly canteen since the days of the Japanese occupation. Opened by cháoxiǎnzú (Chinese of…
Heilongjiang
Some of the juiciest jiǎozi (stuffed dumplings) this side of Jingpo Lake are served at this Dongbei classic. As you turn left off Taiping Jie, the…
Xinjiang
It's easy to spot this excellent place: look for the large 'Tea Coffee' sign in English on the awning. Inside it's a well-appointed place with white…
Xishuangbanna Region
This long-standing presence has a prime location overlooking the riverbank close to the night market in the newly developed bar strip. It still serves up…
Hong Kong
Military-like control of food quality has earned a number of the 24 Lei Garden outlets, including this one, a Michelin star. The IFC branch has had a…
Hong Kong
This old-timers’ favourite has been whipping up its famous sweet mulberry mistletoe tea soup with lotus seeds and egg (桑寄蓮子雞蛋茶) since 1855. The restaurant…
Xiamen
Since 1945 this humble counter-service diner has filled an unusual craving for sweet local speciality huāshēng tāng (花生汤, peanut soup). Other snacks…
Henan
Kaifeng’s bustling night market wraps around the Drum Tower, sprawling in various directions, and serves the usual run of point-and-grill kebabs and…
Shanghai
Head upstairs to enjoy authentic Indonesian food in a futuristic circular building decorated with batik wall hangings. The menu covers classics such as…
Beijing
A time capsule of a canteen dishing up traditional sweet and savoury snacks beloved of Beijing’s older residents and tourists. Worth a try are wāndòuhuáng…
Hong Kong
If you order the omakase ('I'll leave it to you') at this elegant hidden sushi bar, the chef will lavish you with a multicourse meal with the sweetest…
Beijing
Once the go-to hotspot for nouveau-riche partygoers vacating the surrounding nightclubs in search of shaved-ice desserts, Bellagio has grown into a China…
Beijing
Clad in scarlet and yellow neon, this 1950s-styled diner is surprisingly authentic, considering Route 66 is a ways away. The retro burgers hit the spot,…
Shanghai Old City
Dating to 1910, this place has cheap eats, such as wontons (馄饨汤; húntún tāng; ¥10) and veggie options, including tofu masquerading as meat (black-pepper…
Macau
An inviting two-storey space with 'zen' music and calming aromas. The menu changes frequently but vegans can expect lots of homemade curry sauces, mixed…
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