Top 15 Best Dim Sum and Cantonese Restaurants in Guangzhou 2026

Guangzhou is the undisputed capital of Cantonese cuisine and the birthplace of dim sum culture (飲茶) — eating here is not just a meal, it is a cultural pilgrimage. The city's teahouses date back to the 1880s, its chefs have trained generations of Hong Kong masters, and its wet markets supply the freshest Guangdong produce in China. Hong Kong food lovers crossing the border by high-speed rail will find dim sum of extraordinary quality at 40-60% lower prices than equivalent Hong Kong venues. All restaurants listed accept WeChat Pay and Alipay; Dianping (大众点评) ratings are current as of 2026.