Guilin is famous for its exotic dishes and the sight of dogs, birds, turtles, snakes and other weird and wonderful animals in their cages is not unusual here! Don't be afraid though, if you are not feeling especially brave, there are plenty of tasty options for those who prefer their food to be dead before it arrives at the table!.

Guilin cuisine is also typified by its sweetness and delicate use of spice and chili. Bamboo leaves stuffed with sweet rice are a great Guilin snack available all over the city and also in some of the restaurants. The city also has some fine upmarket restaurants where you can sample typical local dishes. The Guilin Hotel Restaurant has a nice environment to sample some of this food and the Chicken Balls with chestnut are especially good here.

If you fancy a break from Chinese food there are also some fantastic options available here. The Empire Garden Hotel Restaurant has a fabulous Japanese and French restaurant where you can sample good food amidst an elegant environment. The little town of Yangshuo also has some surprisingly good western style restaurants where you can sit back and relax in peaceful and friendly surroundings.

Xufu Restaurant
Add: #2 North Dianzi Mansion, South Zhongshan Road, Guilin
Tel: 3835026
Description: It provides local delicacies.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-2: 30PM, 5:30PM--9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Tonglai Restaurant
Add: Zhonglu, Zhongshan .Guilin
Tel: 282549
Description: It is a famous local restaurant with many years of history and features authentic Guilin cuisine.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-2: 30PM, 5:30PM--9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Red Apple Restaurant
Add: under the arch on Yinding Rd..Guilin
Tel: 3824678
Description: This family-run restaurant prepares local dishes like tortoise soup with vegetables, Beef with peppers, Fried rice, etc.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 9:30AM-11PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Zhengyang Soup City
Add: #60 Zhengyang Rd.
Tel: 2858553
Description: It serves standard favorites like sweet and sour pork and fried Guilin noodles.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-10PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English

Laozihao Qingji Rice Noodle Restaurant
Add: Opposite to Bus Station.Guilin
Tel: 2822515
Description: It's a famous local restaurant preparing rice noodle for a long history.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 9:30AM-9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Guilin Restaurant
Add: Mid Zhongshan Rd.Guilin
Tel: 5822588
Description: It is reputable since the 50s and renovated in 1996. It specializes in southern Chinese style dishes.
Type of Cuisine: Local Cuisine
Opening Hours: 10AM-10PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Canton & Hong Kong Restaurant
Add: Ziyou Rd. .Guilin
Tel: 5822588
Description: It is one of the most famous Cantonese restaurants in Guilin.
Type of Cuisine: Catonese Cuisine
Opening Hours: 8:30AM-10PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Yiyuan Restaurant
Add: Nanhuan Road .Guilin
Tel: 2820470
Description: It serves up tasty Sichuanese dishes in a lively setting. All materials are imported from Sichuan Province. Carp with hot bean sauce is a house specialty.
Type of Cuisine: Sichuan Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11:30AM-2: 30PM, 4:30PM-9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English

Longze Tea House and Restaurant
Add: #2 Huaqiao Road, Guilin
Tel: 5812852
Description: It's one of the few vegetarian restaurants in Guilin.
Type of Cuisine: Vegetarian Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-2: 30PM, 5:30PM--9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Moon Tower
Add: in Seven Star Park.Guilin
Description: It features Muslim food with a traditional three-story building overlooking the park down below; elegantly decorated; delicious dishes; delicate preparation.
Type of Cuisine: Muslim Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-2: 30PM, 5:30PM--9: 30PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese
Language Spoken: Mandarin

Japanese Restaurant
Add: Yanjiang Rd., Guilin Royal Garden Hotel .Guilin
Tel: 5813611
Description: It provides local delicacies.
Type of Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM
Credit Cards: Major Credit Card
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English

Aifente Fried Chicken
Add: Central Zhongshan Rd .Guilin
Tel: 2803195
Description: It serves popular fried chicken and fast food.
Type of Cuisine: Fast Food
Opening Hours: 9AM--10PM
Credit Cards: Not Accepted
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English

Korean Restaurant Golden Elephant Hotel
Add: #36 Binjiang Rd., Golden Elephant Hotel .Guilin
Tel: 2808888
Description: On the 1st floor of the hotel; serving 200 people at one time; Korean chefs
Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
Opening Hours: 11AM-2: 30PM
Credit Cards: Major Credit Card
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English

Pizzeria at the Universal Hotel
Add: #1 Jiefang Rd.Guilin
Tel: 2828228
Description: It serves tasty sandwiches and pizzas.
Type of Cuisine: Italian Cuisine
Opening Hours: 6:30AM till midnight
Credit Cards: Major Credit Card
Menu: Chinese, English
Language Spoken: Mandarin, English