Taipingguan Restaurant
Batch 1Est. 1860
Founding
Founded in 1860, Taipingguan is one of China's earliest Western-style restaurants.
What made it famous
Famous for its Cantonese-Western fusion fare, it bears witness to Guangzhou's early encounter with Western dining.
Signature craft
It blends Western technique with local taste, with dishes such as Portuguese-style chicken and roast squab among its signatures.
Cultural standing
A 'China Time-honored Brand', it records the meeting of Chinese and Western cuisines in Guangzhou as a historic trading port.