A BITE OF GUANGZHOU

In this colorful and beautifully illustrated book, Zhuang Chen invites you to follow in his footsteps on a culinary journey through the streets and alleys of a city with over two millennia of history.Besides his 20 years of expertise in food tasting, the gourmet also maintains an active presence in the television, newspaper and magazine industries.
Guided by his unapologetic passion for anything that pampers the palate, the gourmet introduces to you the gastronomic world of Guangzhou, focusing not only on upscale establishments with Michelin- starred chefs, but on unpretentious restaurants and cafés tucked away from bustling city life, whose offerings can satisfy even the most experienced taste buds.The book consists of six chapters organized under the following subject headings: the restaurants the author frequents; Cantonese restaurants with distinctive specialties; non-local cuisines; foreign cuisines; local culinary attractions; and Cantonese culinary culture. It constitutes a detailed and comprehensive guide that helps readers navigate with ease and confidence the food scene of a foodie’s heaven, so that they can explore and savor all the gastronomic delights the city has to offer.In this book paired with mouthwatering pictures and intriguing illustrations, the author shares his personal experiences in about 100 catering establishments in Guangzhou and its surrounding areas, together with targeted recommendations and enlightening comments that often defy conventional wisdom. Moreover, he also delves into the historical and cultural values behind Cantonese delicacies, describing Guangzhou as a captivating epitome of culinary inclusiveness. In sum, the author gives all he has to offer as a food connoisseur, in a way that stimulates cravings, revives the taste buds and brings back gastronomic memories from childhood.