Food

Eat your way through Canton

Dim sum at sunrise, roast goose at noon, street food at night — Guangzhou is a city that lives for food. Here's how to order, what to try, and how to enjoy it like a local.

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Six dishes to start with

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Har Gow · 虾饺

Delicate shrimp dumplings with translucent wrappers — the gold standard of dim sum.

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Siu Mai · 烧卖

Pork-and-shrimp dumplings topped with roe — hearty, savory, always a table favorite.

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Char Siu Bao · 叉烧包

Fluffy buns hiding sweet barbecued pork — the comfort food of Cantonese mornings.

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Cheung Fun · 肠粉

Silky steamed rice rolls with shrimp or beef, drizzled with sweet soy sauce.

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Roast Goose · 烧鹅

Crisp skin, juicy meat — the signature of Cantonese roast shops. Order it at a proper cha chaan house.

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Egg Tart · 蛋挞

Golden custard in flaky pastry — the perfect sweet ending to any yum cha.