Hong Kong
Wildly popular and always lively, Chom Chom re-creates Vietnamese street food with bold flavours and charcoal grills, which are best washed down with its…
Hong Kong
Wildly popular and always lively, Chom Chom re-creates Vietnamese street food with bold flavours and charcoal grills, which are best washed down with its…
French Concession
Fancy American fare from the team that created Liquid Laundry. Splash out on a whole roasted truffle chicken, or opt instead for grilled Australian short…
Suzhou
Come to this friendly Buddhist restaurant for a modest-yet-filling vegetarian buffet that, at ¥10, will barely make a dent in your wallet. Etiquette…
French Concession
'Bagel bar' isn't a combo you hear often, but it's certainly working for Boom Boom. It makes fresh bagels daily before piling on the toppings, like smoked…
Sakya Farmer's Taste Restaurant
Tsang
Overlooking Sakya's main street, this Tibetan place is located upstairs and has a cosy atmosphere amid Tibetan decor. The waiters are friendly and will…
Chengdu
It's said that people will fly across China to eat rabbit head (兔头, tùtóu) in Chengdu and this restaurant cooks it better than most. Order by the piece,…
Shanghai
With Chinese signage near the corner of East Nandan Rd and North Caoxi Rd, this good little no-frills dumpling shop with wooden benches can easily be…
Yangshuo
With graffiti-splattered walls, Lucy's is quite an institution. Western and Chinese food are done with equal aplomb: aim for one of the terrace seats…
Hangzhou
Yinshi's name literally translates as 'Hidden Stone Canteen' and indeed it's tucked away in a backstreet with unexpected retro charm inside with pewter…
Kowloon
This humble shop has been serving up tasty Canto fare for the past half-century. Order a side of fritters to dunk in your congee, tackle a pyramidal rice…
Jiangxi
This modern recreation of an old snack street may be contrived, but it certainly won't leave you hungry. Its pedestrianised strip is lined with…
Beijing
Enjoy good-value Sichuan classics alive with the tongue tingle of huājiāo (Sichuan peppercorns) at this reliable chain restaurant, recognisable by its…
Chengdu
There are lots of reasons to recommend this neighborhood place just up from People's Park. We could talk about watching the food being prepared through…
Beijing
Reworking old Beijing grub for modern palates, this stylish upstairs space knocks out classics such as zhájiàng noodles, sweet-and-sour fish, and a half…
Kunming
Popular with the locals, this bustling restaurant offers an authentic taste of the delicious, sour and spicy cuisine of the Dai minority from…
Kunming
Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches: the list continues. If you're looking for western comfort food, this is the place to find it. It's unsurprisingly…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
A delicious science experiment, the ice cream at Lab Made is created with liquid nitrogen and a mixer, each scoop made to order and emerging with a puff…
Jiangxi
Serving some of the best food in Likeng, the charming Guangming Teahouse acts as an informal thoroughfare to the best photo spot in the village, perched…
Kowloon
A rarified setting to dine on rustic Northern Chinese fare such as mutton hotpot, which involves dunking paper-thin slices of mutton into boiling soup and…
Shanghai
Grab a card from the booth (¥10 deposit), load up with credits and then spend, spend, spend on a whole host of open kitchens in this hopping food court…
Jiangxi
Nevermind the fancy-pants places inside Ceramics Art Avenue: try some of the great-value no-frills restaurants opposite. Order the speciality niú gǔ fěn …
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Inside Beijing apm is one of several Beijing branches of this world-famous dumpling chain born in Taiwan. Line up for lovingly wrapped xiǎolóngbāo …
Guilin
Tucked away behind the Sheraton, this fantastic restaurant is run by an affable and well-travelled man from Darjeeling, who speaks perfect English and…
Shangri-la
Bustling spot for a fine breakfast, and a popular hang-out for international travellers. Salads, steaks, pasta and pizzas are all available, as well as a…
Pingyao
With wooden furnishings and helpful staff, this huge restaurant spanning three dining spaces in a courtyard house has a loud and jolly vibe. The iPad…
Hong Kong
The roast goose here, made from fowl raised in the restaurant's farm and roasted in coal-fired ovens, has been the talk of the town since 1942. It's…
Macau
Though the celebrated English baker Andrew Stow has passed away, his cafe and the original Lord Stow’s Bakery here keep his memory alive by serving his…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
This upscale chain turns out delicious versions of Shanghai's famous soup dumplings, sweet-and-sour pork ribs and spring-onion-oil noodles (葱油拌面; cōngyóu…
Jiangxi
This modern, comfortable, 1st-floor cafe is the only place for miles that does freshly ground coffee, but it also does Western food (avocado sandwiches,…
French Concession
Bombay Bistro is one of Found 158’s better restaurants and a reliable choice if you’re looking for tasty (and slightly upscale) Indian food. The butter…
Hong Kong
Yardbird is a hipster's ode to the chicken. Every part of the cluck-cluck, from thigh to gizzard, is seasoned, impaled with a stick then grilled, yakitori…
Fuzhou
Fuzhou is famous for its pork-stuffed fishballs and Yonghe has been fine-tuning its delicious recipe since 1934, with six in a bowl of plain soup. Go for…
Ningxia
The tender, succulent cuts at this lamb specialist are boiled, braised, grilled or flash-fried with chives, chilli and potatoes – all done masterfully and…
Ngari
A cosy Tibetan teahouse whose comfy sofas beckon for sweet tea, breakfast omelettes, noodles and fried dishes, all easy to order on a picture menu. It's…
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Stop in for tasty Tibetan dishes (and beers) – the meat pie (牛肉烤饼; niúròukăobĭng; ¥58) is extremely tasty, and large enough for leftovers that can make an…
Lamma
A small and popular seafood restaurant known for its pan-fried prawns with soy sauce and sautéed razor clams. The produce is fresh and prices are…
French Concession
Colourfully kitted-out dining room, with patterned tiles, packets of noodles arranged like books on the shelves and Scandi-style lampshades. Saigon Mama…
Shenyang
Open since 2019, Shenyang’s most famous restaurant is a 2nd-floor dumpling house with efficient staff who toss around picture menus featuring hundreds of…
French Concession
Coconut Paradise is a tropical delight; its lush summer-garden seating and dimly lit interior make for a decidedly romantic venue. Curries, fish salads…
I'm Waiting for You in Chengdu
The Bund & People's Square
The best thing about this wackily-named restaurant on Yunnan Rd is its street-front 'fly cake' (印度煎饼, Yìndù jiānbǐng) vendor, where you can buy fantastic…