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Guangzhou and Shenzhen Restaurant Reviews

For centuries Guangzhou has been known as a city of gourmands, and in the last decade, it has undergone a gastronomic renaissance the likes of which few cities will ever know. At the heart of this is commerce, as business travelers bring the ingredients, spices, and culinary traditions from their homes with them. Popping up alongside venerable Cantonese restaurants are eateries specializing in flavors from around the world. Guangzhou has more excellent Indian, Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants than you can shake a joss stick at, and owing to the recent influx of Middle Eastern traders, there are some parts of town where it's easier to find a falafel than a shrimp dumpling. Of course this isn't to say that Guangzhou's traditional delicacies have been usurped. Amazing seafood dishes and braised and barbecued meats are still available in delicious variety, and succulent dim sum still rules the roost as the city's hometown favorite. More »