Jumbo Kingdom
RestaurantSouthern District · Since 1976 · Cantonese cuisine
former floating restaurant in Hong Kong
Food
Where to eat in China: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in China is Jumbo Kingdom, Southern District. The travel guide lists 187 places to eat and drink in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Local dishes to try: Century egg, Wonton, Jiaozi, Hot pot, and Ramen.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in China
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Restaurants 15
Yung Kee
RestaurantCentral and Western District · Since 1942 · Chinese cuisine
restaurant in Hong Kong
Laobian Dumpling
Restaurantrestaurant chain originated from Liaoning, China
Capital Cafe
Restaurantrestaurant in Hong Kong, China
The Peak Lookout
RestaurantCentral and Western District · Since 1888 · fusion cuisine
Restaurant in Hong Kong
Cafés, bakeries and tea houses 3
Bars and pubs 1
Places travellers recommend in China
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Beijing
All places in BeijingRestaurants and cafés
- DonglaishunMid-range
198 Wangfujing, Dong Dan,
- No. 69 Fangzhuanchang ZhajiangmianBudget
1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
- Longjiazhuang Shaobing with Pork
50 m east of Longjiazhuang East bus stop, Miaofengshan Town
- Yuxin Sichuan RestaurantMid-range
- Dadong Duck RestaurantSplurge
Three locations in Dongcheng district
- Fortune Long Beijing Bean Sauce NoodlesBudget
56 East Xinglong Street, Dongcheng
- Yu Hua TaiMid-range
23 Yuzhongxili Residence, Yumin Road
- Poetry CafeBudget
No 15 Nanchizi street Dongcheng District Beijing (南池子大街15号故宫东华门旁
Bars and nightlife
- Star Live
79 Hepingli Xijie (和平里西街79号; Hépínglǐxījiē)
- 12SQM
1 Fuxiang Hutong, Nanluoguxiang (南锣鼓巷福祥胡同1号; Nánluógǔxiàngfúxiánghútòng)
- Mao Live House
111 Gulou East Street (鼓楼东大街111号; Gǔlóudōngdàjiē)
- Great Leap Brewing I 大跃啤酒
6 Doujiao Hutong 角胡同6号
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Beijing · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Shanghai
All places in ShanghaiRestaurants and cafés
- Yang's DumplingBudget
328 North Maoming Road
- Aunt Jia's Leshan Style Cross-Cut Beef ShanksMid-range
- Cantina AgaveMid-range
291 Fumin Road, corner of Changle Road
- Glo LondonMid-range
No. 1 Wulumuqi South Road
- Sumerian CoffeeMid-range
415 Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu)
- Ah Da's Spring Onion PancakesBudget
120 Ruijin 2nd Road
- M on the BundSplurge
5 The Bund
- Spicy JointBudget
3/F, K. Wah Center, 1028 Middle Huaihai Rd, near Donghu Rd (淮海中路1028号, 嘉华中心嘉华坊3楼, 近东湖路)
Bars and nightlife
- Senator Saloon
98 Wuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
- Shanghai Brewery
20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Lu
- Wooden Paradise
No. 3, Lane 63 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu
- Le Café des Stagiaires (Found 158)
Found 158, B1/F Julu Lu
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Shanghai · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Chengdu
All places in ChengduRestaurants and cafés
- Zhengzong Fushun Suancai DouhuaBudget
24-26 Wulidun East Rd
- Lao Ma Ti HuaBudget
6-3 Renmin Middle Rd, Section 3
- Hibiscus Phoenix Garden RestaurantMid-range
Annex 7, No.66 Guanghua Village Street, Qingyang District
- Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang MianBudget
Guojielou St no. 46
- Mike's Pizza KitchenMid-range
Tongzilin, Europe City
- Wenshu Temple Vegetarian RestaurantMid-range
15 Wenshu St (文殊院街15号)
- Namaste/AfilaMid-range
20 Remin Nan Rd, Section 4, Wuhou District (武侯区人民南路四段20号)
- Fiesta ThaiMid-range
Linjiang Zhong Lu 6, Right beside Traffic Hotel and the 902 Panda Base Bus Stop
Bars and nightlife
- Feeling4Seasons Cafe
Orient Times Mall 2F, Xiadongda St
- Shamrock Pub
15, 4th Section, Renmin S Rd
- High Connections Coffee House
Fu A-20 6 Shuangqing S Rd, Qingyang District
- Little Bar (New)
87 Fangqin St, Yulin Shangwugang, 1F (成都市芳沁街87号附5号丰尚玉林商务港1楼
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Guangzhou
All places in GuangzhouRestaurants and cafés
- Guangzhou Restaurant
2 Wenchang South Road (文昌南路2号)
- Foo Yau Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant
荔湾路幸福新村福儿路1号 1 Fu'er Road, Xinfu Xincun, Liwan Road
- Oggi Trattoria
1 Tiyu East Road (天河区体育东路1号)
- BOCA Restaurant and Cafe
75 Tianhe East Road #107 (天河东路75号首层107)
- Vaastu
13-15, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (广州市越秀区环市东路475号东都大世界首层A区13号－15号)
- Sharmaji Vegetarian Indian Restaurant
1号 Huang Tian Zhi Jie (广州市越秀区麓景路黄田直街1、2号)
- Bosphorus Turkish Restaurants
1 Jianshe 6th Rd
- Buongiorno Italian Restaurant
3F Yian Plaza, 33 Jianshe 6th Road (越秀区建设六马路33号宜安广场3楼304/310)
Bars and nightlife
- Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant
Shop 101, 8 Xinsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城兴盛路8号101号铺)
- Tavern Sports Bar
poly 108/ 2 huajiu Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城华就路2号)
- The Cave
360 Huanshi East Road (环市东路360号珠江大厦东侧)
- Gipsy King Bar
360 Huanshi East Road (环市东路360号珠江大厦西地下)
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Hong Kong
All places in Hong KongRestaurants and cafés
- Chungking MansionsBudget
36-44 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Red AntMid-range
G/F, 27 Ashley Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Yat Tung HeenMid-range
Eaton Hotel, 380 Nathan Road, Kwun Chung
- GreenMid-range
17 Science Museum Rd
- La Taverna RestaurantMid-range
36-38 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Gaddi'sSplurge
Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Morton's The SteakhouseSplurge
4/F, Sheraton Hotel, 20 Nathan Rd
- NobuSplurge
18 Salisbury Rd
Bars and nightlife
- Café "1974"
G/F, ICAC Building, 303 Java Road, North Point
- Biergarten
5 Hanoi Street, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Hutong
28th floor, 1 Peking Rd
- Aqua
15 Middle Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Hong Kong · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Xi'an
All places in Xi'anRestaurants and cafés
- Wen Xin Jiaozi GuanBudget
123 Xushimiao Street
- Lao Sun JiaBudget
364 Dong Dajie
- Li Ming's Dumpling HouseBudget
Off the main tourist streets in the Beilin District
- YongxingfangMid-range
Shuncheng Lane
- Zhen Er Lao Tan Suan Cai YuMid-range
Dianzizheng St
- Zhen Er Lao Tan Sauerkraut FishMid-range
93 Wenyi N Rd
- TongshengxiangSplurge
雁塔区 北池头二路 1 层 邮政编码: 710061
- Small World CafeMid-range
Huancheng Nanlu Dongduan 90#
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks China is known for
Foods and drinks that come from China, the most widely known first.
Wonton
type of dumpling commonly found in a number of Chinese cuisines
Dim sum
style of Chinese cuisine of bite-sized portions served in small steamer baskets or plates
Pu'er tea
variety of fermented tea produced in the Yunnan province of China
Baijiu
Chinese liquor distilled from sorghum, rice, wheat, barley, millet, or Job's tears; name means literally “white alcohol”
Hoisin sauce
thick, pungent sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine as a glaze for meat
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in China?
Jumbo Kingdom, Southern District is the most widely documented place to eat in China: 13 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is China known for?
China is known for Century egg, Wonton, Jiaozi, Hot pot, and Ramen.
Where can you eat in Beijing?
The travel guide to Beijing lists Donglaishun, No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian, Longjiazhuang Shaobing with Pork, Yuxin Sichuan Restaurant, and Dadong Duck Restaurant.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.