Beijing
Cafe Sambal pairs aromatic Malaysian fare with a homely hutong setting to craft a dining experience more civilised and intimate than most Beijing…
Must-see restaurants in China
Fujian
In modern Chongwu, on the busy strip facing the neglected port, Medo is the best of a number of pleasant eateries packed with a younger crowd sipping…
Shandong
If you're struggling with Chinese-only menus, head to the 6th floor of this modern shopping mall, which is packed with restaurants (Cantonese, Japanese,…
Shanghai
Rightfully popular for its classic Malay dishes, this smart Asian gastro bar does excellent seafood laksas, beef rendang and deep-fried chicken that goes…
Fujian
In an area flush with eateries, this Hakka favourite draws a return crowd for its honest, affordable fare. The signature hēimǐzòng (黑米粽, black rice…
Anhui
With a corner positioning at the heart of Lao Jie, this 90-year-old restaurant is a fun place to sample Huizhou cuisine. Various stews and dishes of…
Dalian
We're not sure what locomotives have to do with duck, but the birds here are roasted in a wood-fired oven to delicate crispness before being deftly sliced…
Sanya
Dine on Thai classics such as curried crab, green papaya salad, and basil pork at this hushed and elegant restaurant in the Anantara Resort, a spa-like…
Dali
Look for occasionally innovative combinations of all-organic Yunnan ingredients sourced from the proprietors' own farm outside Dali. It features an open…
Shanghai
Owned by Hong Kong Cantopop stars Alan Tam and Hacken Lee, this attractive restaurant in the Shanghai Centre has a leafy outlook over West Nanjing Rd. It…
Beijing
Started by a New Zealander, this cafe and roastery chain has two locations in the Art District, of which this one, located in the industrial 751 D-Park…
Guizhou
Next to the Dragon Bridge (龙桥, Lóngqiáo) this simple homestyle restaurant has pictures for easier ordering and a lovely riverside terrace. The braised…
Heilongjiang
Skewered meat in all its varieties are served at this busy barbecue restaurant on a recommended eating strip. Service won't win awards, but the chicken…
Xinjiang
This bakery is a great breakfast option, and offers a range of pastries, cakes and sandwiches, as well as good coffee. Upstairs there's a cosy seating…
Macau
Not to be confused with O Porto Interior on Rua do Almirante Sérgio, this modest place serves decent and affordable Macanese dishes, with a few luxuries:…
Shanghai
In a city where finding a western breakfast isn't always easy, Mr Pancake is the place to go when you're craving some greasy bacon, sausages, eggs,…
Dali
Busy, American-run diner with a traditional counter to sit around and a solid menu of properly cooked burgers, steaks, pasta and salad, as well as hefty,…
Lijiang
It’s hard to find a neighbourhood-style restaurant in the old town, or one that doesn’t also serve western food, but this very solid, family-run place…
Zhejiang
Shaoxing's custard tarts are different from the ones you find in Shanghai or Macau, with thin crisp shells, the lightest of custard and wispy caps of…
Macau
Despite its location on the touristy Rua da Cunha, charming O Santos keeps its standards up. Patrons have been coming back for the arroz de cabidela …
Guangzhou
An unpretentious, popular vegetarian restaurant hidden in the Xìngfǔ Xīncūn residential quarter. Dine on mock-meat and seafood dishes that taste…
Beijing
Homemade pork schnitzel, chewy pretzels, affordable steaks and Bavarian wheat beer and pilsner on draught – sounds gut, jah? Portions are large and prices…
Yunnan
Stop in here for an authentic range of Bai dishes, though note that the service can be quite slow. There's a helpful range of translations to tailor…
Shanghai
A smart Hong Kong chain specialising in Australian beef. Choose from wet aged or dry aged steak (the menu will tell you how long it has been aged and at…
Changsha
A good place to start the night is Taiping Jie, a pedestrianised street between Wuyi Dadao and Jiefang Xilu. One of Changsha’s oldest surviving streets,…
Guangzhou
On the 2nd floor of the main building of the Big Buddha Temple, you'll find this sprawling veggie banquet hall of rough-hewn timber tables, costumed…
Hongmei Road Entertainment Street
Shanghai
This strip, popular with expats, has a selection of mostly western restaurants and bars for those who don’t want to head into town. There's not too much…
Guizhou
The Shanghai-style steamed buns, dumplings and pot stickers served here are good for a quick and cheap bite. To order, simply point to a picture or one of…
Beijing
If you can't face the queues at Hu Da and want your spicy Sichuan crayfish ASAP, this place, towards the eastern end of the Ghost Street restaurant strip,…
Guangdong
Littered with tiny eateries, Huliao Tongyen Lu, built in the Qing dynasty, is known as Dabu Gourmet Street. Comb its 330m for Dabu and Hakka snacks such…
Inner Mongolia
This popular eatery just across the pedestrian bridge from the station serves up all manner of dumplings and cold beer, with a picture menu detailing a…
Sichuan
Stalls line the riverbank, but to eat like a local head here, where you can try all manner of simmering stews (沙锅; shāguō, from ¥18) or gorge on cool yet…
Macau
Located in the Three Lamp district known for its Burmese cuisine, Chat Yin – with minty-green stuccoed walls – whips up a sumptuous Burmese fish soup with…
Shanghai
Simple open-plan restaurant with wooden tables, serving lots of intriguing vegan creations, which diners select from the iPad menu. There are Chinese…
Beijing
The signature dish at this popular Hunan restaurant is duòjiāo yútóu (剁椒鱼头), a classic Hunan platter of carp's head covered with diced pickled chillies…
Wuhan
Hubu Alley is famous among locals for street food, from noodles and steamed buns to duck intestines and pigs' feet. Crowds here can be intense on weekends…
Xiamen
The prime 7th-floor viewing deck in the city also serves decent Fujianese and Hong Kong snacks such as prawn dumplings, sometimes as a buffet. It’s ideal…
Shanghai
Jovial independent tapas bar decorated in vintage magazine clippings. Small plates are nothing out of the ordinary, and include the usual suspects –…
Beijing
Charming Chinese-run Spanish restaurant that cooks pricey paella (serves three diners) positively bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Popular for brunch…
Dali
Owned and run by a culinary arts graduate, the homemade ice cream and desserts here are simply inspiring. There’s also fine coffee, proper English tea and…
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