Honored as "The Paradise of Foods" in China, Guangzhou gathers a wide range of specialties and delicacies, both Chinese and International. The local featured Cantonese Cuisine is one of the Eight Major Culinary Traditions of China, and is world-known for its fragrance, taste and presentation. Below is a list of restaurants near conference hotel and Jinan University.
Location: Happy Valley Mall（太阳新天地）, 36 Machang Rd
1. PUTIEN（莆田）
PUTIEN is a Michelin One-Star Restaurant. The PUTIEN brand name has its roots traced to Putian, a beautiful coastal town located in the Fujian province of China. PUTIEN dedicates to carry the essence of coastal city heritage – fresh, light and invigorating. Now, PUTIEN DUOTOU Clams are back in season! You can savor this succulent meaty goodness prepared in eight different ways.
Location: 3rd Floor, Happy Valley Mall
Opening Hours: Daily
Lunch: 11 AM-3 Pm
Dinner: 5 PM-10 PM
Cuisine: Cantonese Cuisine
Avg Price: 118RMB/person
2. GRANDMA’S HOME (外婆家)
GRANDMA’S HOME is a restaurant that wants to create a feeling of home for guests through food. Its location has spread through many large cities and ranked as the top 50 restaurants in China.
Location: 6th Floor, Happy Valley Mall
Opening Hours: Daily
Lunch: 10:30 AM-2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:30 PM-9:00 PM
Cuisine: Zhejiang Cuisine
Avg Price: 60RMB/person
3. The Happy Monk
The Happy Monk is a lively and welcoming Western-style bar and restaurant, which located at the Happy Valley Mall Plaza. In the evening, it is a lovely place to sit outside and drink with friends.
Location：Happy Valley Mall Plaza
Opening Hours: Daily
10:00 AM-2:30 AM (Happy Hour: 4:00 PM-7 PM)
Cuisine: Bar and Western Food
Avg Price: 116RMB/person
4. Luyu （炉鱼）
Stewed fish is the signature dish in Luyu. You can choose from types of fish, sauce to stewed the fish, vegie and/or tofu to add on, level of spiciness, etc. The fish is stir-fried before it is stewed. The freshness of the fish is well-kept. This restaurant is a good place for those who like to taste quality local stewed fish and challenges of spices.
Location: 6th Floor, Happy Valley Mall
Opening Hours: Daily
11:00 AM-9:30 PM
Cuisine: Sichuan Food
Avg Price: 73RMB/person
Other Restaurants Near the Hotel or Campus
5. Guangzhou Restaurant （广州酒家）
Established for over 50 years, the old-branded Guangzhou Restaurant is one of the most established restaurants in the city which featured all kinds of Cantonese Cuisine.
Location: No. 495 West Huangpu Road, Tianhe District
Opening Hours: Daily
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Cuisine: Cantonese Cuisine
Price: Avg 112RMB/person
6. Bingsheng Taste （炳胜）
Set up in 1996, restaurant incorporates the traditional Chinese culture into its enterprise culture and builds its own characteristics. Restaurant provides the exquisite environment, delicious dishes and excellent service and maintains dominating position in the catering industry.
Location: No. 108 West Huangpu Road, Tianhe District
Opening Hours:
11:00 AM- 10:00 PM
Cuisine: Cantonese Cuisine
Avg Price: 144RMB/person
7. Dian Du De （点都德）
As one of the most revered traditional Cantonese restaurants, Dian Du De attracts guests from all over the world every day. It served varieties of dim sum.
Location: No. 598 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District
Opening Hours:
7:00 AM- 12:00 AM
Cuisine: Cantonese Cuisine
Avg Price: 80RMB/person
