Beijing
While it doesn't quite match the hipster cred of other Beijing taquerias, the tacos at Pebbles are the real deal. Soft corn tortillas come with a choice…
Must-see restaurants in China
Guiyang
This restaurant housed in an old warehouse on a ramshackle lane off Qianling Xilu serves consistent Guizhou cuisine in an unpretentious setting. Staff…
Hong Kong
In contrast to its opulent decor, Caprice, with two Michelin stars, has a straightforward menu. The meals are masterfully crafted from ingredients flown…
Chongqing City
A gentle introduction to Chongqing cuisine, especially good for the spice-averse. Choose from a selection of small dishes on display, or try one of the…
Xinjiang
Xiǎohǎi makes for a welcome change to the rigours of eating lamb kebab day in, day out, though as no English is spoken you may struggle here without a…
Xinjiang
Specialising in grilled fish, fresh yoghurt and kvas (a yeasty brew popular in Russia), this riverside night market makes for very atmospheric dining,…
Qinghai
Down a small lane west off Zhuma Lu, this small restaurant packs a lot of flavour into its menu. There's chilli yak, roast yak and roast lamb dishes,…
Suzhou
The rather gaudy Uighur kitsch atmosphere is entertaining and the Xīnjiāng staples – lamb kebabs (¥2.50) and nang bread (flat bread; ¥3) – all tasty…
Qinghai
Yushu's fast-food option is this ambitiously named place, conveniently located at the heart of town. It's a quiet place, so generally not hard to get a…
Hong Kong
Offering quick, fresh Vietnamese fare in a canteen-style industrial setting, Bêp has rapidly become a Soho standby. It's popular for its pho, and small…
Hubei
Wholesome vegetarian food is prepared at this friendly Buddhist restaurant next to the local Zhanghua Temple. Mock-meat dishes are accompanied by an…
Weilong Coiled Dragon House Restaurant
Guangdong
From inside a maze-like 19th-century Hakka house, this atmospheric eatery serves local dishes such as salt-baked chicken (盐焗鸡, yánjú jī; ¥58) and pork…
Zhejiang
Grab a book from the shelves (there are many in English) and curl up in one of the vintage armchairs here with a pot of tea. Should you decide to stretch…
Shanghai
The folks at this tastefully decorated restaurant are maximising meat-free goodness with organic vegetarian fare fashioned for the masses. There are loads…
Suzhou
Out in Sūzhōu's higher education district, on the eastern side of the Industrial Park area, this cafe is a hit for its Western-style food, good coffee,…
Macau
There’s grace in the retro furniture and the casual way it’s thrown together in this airy Cantonese teahouse (c 1963). Take a booth by the windows…
Shanghai
Beef & Liberty came to be after a surprising lack of decent burger joints in Shanghai. More burger places have emerged, but Beef & Liberty is still packed…
Gansu
A traditionally styled street with an ornamental gateway, Mingqing Jie is full of restaurants, stalls selling roast sweet potatoes and dàpáidàng selling…
Yunnan
Eat outside in a large, pleasant courtyard. Try the local cured ham, huǒtuǐ (火腿), or point and choose from the wide range of fish, meat and veggies on…
Beijing
Known for its platters of roast mutton, Kao Rou Ji has stood beside Silver Ingot Bridge for years (it featured in the very first edition of Lonely Planet…
Henan
This no-fuss restaurant, specialising in guōtiē (锅贴, potsticker dumplings), serves as a welcome break from the night markets. Service is fast and the menu…
Sichuan
A couple from northeast China specialise in boiled dumplings (水饺; shuǐjiǎo) here. A half order (bān jīn, ¥16) is plenty for one, as is a killer bowl of…
Hong Kong
Wellington St is jam-packed with quality dim sum cafes and this one is known for its handmade Běijīng-style steamed bundles, which you'll see visitors…
Hong Kong
Just around the corner from trendy Tai Ping Shan St, the ‘bistro’ label undersells the chic, contemporary interiors of this large restaurant, where petal…
Hangzhou
This clean stand is perfectly placed near Ding'an metro station for some pre-travel snacks for breakfast or after a trip. Vegetarians can rejoice for…
Gansu
At this busy market load up on lamb kebabs, ròujiāmó (肉夹馍, pork sandwiches), shāguō (claypot) dishes, barbecue, Sichuan cuisine, beef noodles, roast duck,…
Lake Mamosarovor Tibetan Restaurant
Sichuan
The friendly Tibetan family that runs this restaurant serves a few local Sichuan favourites and a much wider variety of Tibetan dishes, including raw yak…
Shanghai
Mouthwatering cumin ribs and a classy chandelier-dressed dining room in the City Plaza mall, next to Jing'an Temple. Other dishes include sliced pork and…
Shandong
The busy, aromatic night market is a short walk south of the southeast corner of the old-town wall, and cooks up lamb kebabs, noodles, húntún (wontons),…
Beijing
Notable as the first cafe to open in 798, At boasts an enormous wood-fired pizza oven, craft beer on tap and lots of outdoor seating. It belongs to no…
Harbin
This underground, mall-style food court is part of a large shopping mall and is well stocked with a variety of Chinese, Asian and western food outlets. In…
Hong Kong
Warning to vegetarians: different parts of a pig will confront you in every repast at this Chiu Chow eatery. The locals flock to this unpretentious…
Xi'an
The speciality at Défācháng is dumplings. Head downstairs for the standard choice of dumplings (from around ¥30) or go upstairs for the pricier menu (¥128…
Guangzhou
This time-honoured emporium is a must-visit for Chinese tourists for its Cantonese custard-style puddings. A speciality originating from the nearby town…
Shanghai
Bavarian-style restaurant serving authentic meaty classics from the region – Nuremberg sausages with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, Jagerschinzel with…
Beijing
Friendly Pakistani-run restaurant in a rundown block south of Wudaokou's U-Center building. A rambling menu of curries, tandoori, naan, dhal – even fish…
Xinjiang
Sit outside on the pleasant patio rather than the furiously stuffy dining room, and enjoy a plate of pollo (slow roasted lamb on a bed of greasy rice and…
Macau
In a yellow colonial courtyard building in the historic St Lazarus district, this upscale Portuguese restaurant couldn't be in a more charming location…
Macau
Off the beaten track, this welcoming place run by a Portuguese former lawyer is known for its well-executed fish dishes and Portuguese classics. If you’d…
Shenzhen
A soothing respite from the street-food bedlam below, this spacious restaurant serves a range of tasty vegetarian dim sum, hand-pulled noodle dishes, mock…
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