The 20th International Congress on Rheology

Cantonese Yum Cha

Cantonese Yum Cha is an important part of Guangzhou people's life and has been selected into the provincial intangible cultural heritage. The core is "one pot of tea with two dim sums". It is recommended to try the "Four Heavenly Kings" - Har gow (crystal clear, wrapped with fresh shrimp), Siu mai (tender meat, thin skin and full filling), Char siu bao (soft and sweet, rich in char siu flavor), Egg tart (crispy skin, smooth filling). Famous teahouses include Taotaoju, Lianxianglou and Diandude.

Cantonese Siu Laap

Cantonese Siu Laap is famous for its crispy skin, tender meat and rich sauce. Common types include roasted goose, roasted duck and char siu. Roasted goose uses local goose breeds, with golden and crispy skin and juicy meat; Char siu is made of pork collar, marinated in secret sauce and roasted, with a moderate sweet and salty taste.

White Cut Chicken

White Cut Chicken is a well-known Guangzhou food. Visitors can enjoy the original taste of chicken from the carefully timed boiling. Visitors can expect the best priced white cut chicken at these restaurants: Gaozhou Taiziji Restaurant, Huiai Restaurant, Youlian Restaurant, etc.

Sweet and Sour Pork (Gu Lu Rou)

Sweet and Sour Pork is the Guangzhou specialty of the Qing Dynasty (1644- 1911) vintage. Pork is first boned, coated with seasonings, then kneaded into a ball ready for frying to a crisp. The finishing touch is to wrap it with sweet and sour condiments. Yongli Restaurant, Lao Feng Teahouse and To To Kui are where this delicacy is served.

Claypot Rice (Bao Zai Fan)

As a signature Cantonese delicacy, Clay Pot Rice (Bao Zai Fan) is a must-try for food lovers, blending simplicity with profound flavors. It is a kind of rice cooked together with vegetables and preserved meat. Although small in size, Minji Baozaifan, Wanxing Baozaifan, and other street shops attract many customers for yummy tastes and low prices.

Wonton Noodles

The essence of Guangzhou Wonton Noodles lies in "chewy noodles, fresh wontons and rich soup". The noodles are made with alkaline water and have a chewy texture; the wontons have thin skin and full filling, wrapped with fresh shrimp and pork; the soup base is boiled with pork bones and dried fish for a long time, which is fresh and mellow. Recommended shops include Zhusheng Noodle Family and Wu Caiji.

Double-Layer Milk Pudding

A classic dessert originated from Shunde (around Guangzhou), made from local buffalo milk. It is steamed twice to form a double-layer milk skin, with a smooth and sweet taste. It can be eaten with red beans and lotus seeds. Shops in Guangzhou such as Nanxin Milk Dessert Expert and Renxin Double-Layer Milk Pudding can let you taste the authentic flavor.

Guangzhou Cuisine