Twenty of Guangzhou’s 21 Michelin-starred restaurants have retained their stars from last year’s edition, according to a statement from the esteemed eatery guide. The single newcomer was Chōwa, which serves up innovative Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine in the city’s Tianhe district.
Eighteen of the eateries were determined to be one-star venues, while three earned two stars: Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine, Jiang by Chef Wei and Taiwan Table. Michelin’s highest honour – a three-star rating – was not given out.
Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, described the Guangdong Province city’s restaurants as “[preserving] tradition while embracing innovation and [continuing] to push their craft forward.”
He also commended its chefs for creating “a gastronomic destination of international standing.”
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“We’re especially inspired by the new generation of chefs bringing fresh energy to the city’s kitchens, as well as by concepts that reflect modern concepts – like vegetarian restaurants with a strong focus on seasonality and eco-friendliness.”
The Michelin Guide announced 45 Bib Gourmand titles for 2025, a status given to eateries offering excellent value for money. In addition, 46 Michelin-Selected restaurants were named. The latter status tells diners they can expect “simply a good meal”, according to the guide.
The Bib Gourmands and Michelin-Selected venues brought the total number of recommended eateries in Guangzhou to 112, a decent jump from 2024’s 105.
Chōwa, the newbie, is helmed by Hong Kong-born chef Louis Tam. The graduate of Hong Kong’s Culinary Academy also claimed this year’s Michelin Young Chef Award for Guangzhou. Chōwa is his first restaurant in the mainland; he has previously worked in his home SAR and in Bangkok.
