Liwan Wonton Noodle Shops (荔湾云吞面)

Liwan Wonton Noodle Shops (荔湾云吞面) are the originators of Guangdong's wonton noodle culture, serving bouncy alkaline noodles with thin-skinned pork-and-prawn wontons filled with tiger prawn roe, in a clear broth from dried flounder and pork bones. At CNY 15-30 per bowl (approx. HKD 16-32), this is significantly cheaper than a sit-down dim sum meal at a spot like Tim Ho Wan. Dianping favourites on Longjin Street score 4.6-4.8/5, and Mafengwo users insist "eating wonton noodles in old Liwan is a must — this is where it all started." The experience is historically richer and more affordable than the HK-style bowls found elsewhere.