6 Must-Try Ethnic Minority Restaurants in Guangzhou
Sure, Cantonese food is delicious and abundant in Guangzhou, but sometimes it’s nice to spice things up a little and try something new. In homage to the city’s foodies, culturists and just plain curious folks, we have rounded up six noteworthy restaurants serving ethnic minority cuisines.
Bazha Meishi (Xinjiang)
The largest Xinjiang eatery in Guangzhou, Bazha Meishi (巴扎美食) makes excellent shouzhua fan (rice eaten by hand), naan bread, barbecued lamb and fruit platters. Stop in after 7pm to see live dancers and musicians. RMB111/person.
Himalaya Restaurant & Bar (Tibetan)
Located in the original Overseas Chinese Town of Taojin, Himalaya Restaurant & Bar features mostly Tibetan delicacies, such as baked rice, BBQ lamb with cumin and stuffed flatbreads.
RMB149 per person. See listing for Himalaya Restaurant & Bar.
Menggu Ren (Mongolian)
Live dancers and private Mongolian yurts make this restaurant our top pick. Reserve your own tent and be sure to order a round of juicy lamb skewers.
RMB106 per person. See listing for Menggu Ren.
Gansimiduo Yunnan Art Restaurant (Yunnan)
With the most ethnic minorities in China, it’s no wonder Yunnan’s cuisine is so delicious. We’re wild about the pineapple rice, chickpea jelly and Jingpo ‘ghost’ chicken.
RMB76 per person. See listing for Gansimiduo Yunnan Art Restaurant.
Rongmei Tusi Cheng Tese Shiguo Yu (Miao)
Con: it’s in the distant land of Panyu. Pro: this restaurant excels at both Miao and Tujia cuisines, with spicy fish soup as the highlight.
RMB90 per person. See listing for Rongmei Tusi Cheng Tese Shiguo Yu.
Zheng’er Ba Jing Tujia Fengwei (Tujia)
The Tujia people comprise China’s seventh-largest minority group and have roots in Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing and Guizhou. This family-run eatery offers a range of snacks and sour, pickled dishes.
RMB24 per person. See listing Zheng’er Ba Jing Tujia Fengwei.
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