Joanna James
Cantonese cuisine is world-acclaimed and world-renowned, for which there is little doubt - and the beating heart of the said cuisine, Guangzhou city, is an up-and-comer of its own. Fast becoming the gourmet capital of China, with many dishes ranging from eclectic street recipes to the well-refined dishes of the Michelin star, Guangzhou is now a must-see when it comes to all things related to food in China, having become a gastronome's dream tour.
The Dim Sum is a staple dish of Cantonese cuisine, and the experience of eating classical Cantonese Dim Sum (known as "Yumcha") is a time-honoured practice that reaches back thousands of years to a time forgotten in the annals of history. To go along with such an experience, one can also try out traditional dishes like har gao (a shrimp variation of dumplings), cheung fun (rice rolls), and barbecue pork buns. These are all steeped in the historical culture of the Xiguan style, beloved by locals.
You need to look no further than Guangzhou if you're looking for the most authentic Chinese cuisine. Many kinds of hearty wonton, poached chicken dishes, and more await. From truly classical dishes to those more modern-inspired, there is a vibrant competition and variance in all the Cantonese restaurants within Guangzhou, with every flavour a story, and the freshest imported ingredients from around the world. There's no way you can live in and around a Guangzhou serviced apartment without having some kind of establishment nearby that'll serve you a few fine examples.
Although stereotypical, the East Asian lands are noted for their noodle dishes - be it Korea, Japan, or China. Admittedly, there is a certain warmth and comfort to sitting around a big bowl of noodles, knowing that you're in for a feast of unique flavour and rich broth. In some restaurants in Guangzhou, the noodles are prepared through traditional methods, some of which are dying through the ages. The noodle-flattening process and wonton preparation are examples of this.
Envisioning delectable street food may be a little difficult after mentioning the classic main-course dishes, traditional noodles, and dim-sum dumplings - but bear with us, as there are many exciting facets to Cantonese cuisine. There is a lot of deep-held love for the street foods of Guangzhou, with examples such as niusanxing (beef offal) and rice porridges and baoxi dumplings - easily found in such areas as Shangxiajiu Lu Pedestrian Street, famous for its street food.
Not much is known about the Cantonese dessert dishes around the world, yet there is a world itself to discover. You can discover the beloved mango puddings, chien chang go (thousand layer cake), and tong yuan (sweet soup dumpling), made through a tedious yet worthwhile traditional process, with a truly delectable taste behind them. Around the area of the Ascott IFC Guangzhou, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a reputable establishment with a splash of history and authenticity for your dish.
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