Guilin Food Guide: Best Restaurants in Guilin

1. GUILIN·YICOFFEE

No.5 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Guilin

£8Guangxi CuisineViewTerraceInstagrammableAfternoon TeaOpen LateRiver view

Maizi旅行美食The location of the restaurant is really great. You can see the beautiful Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas at the same time. Whether it is night view or day view, it is very photogenic. When the lights of the two lights and the lights of the Elephant Trunk Hill are lit up at night, the night view is particularly romantic.

2. ZUI Lijiang River Scenic Restaurant

2024 Greater China 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences

4.8/5

110 Reviews

£10Guangxi CuisineViewRiver viewTerrace

M83***50After a long time of selection, I finally decided on a hotel. I liked their river view room and chose to stay for 2 consecutive nights. After placing the order, the housekeeper immediately contacted me by phone and WeChat, and asked about the specific needs in detail. It was very attentive. The housekeeper was Xiaoshi, who reminded me of various benefits throughout the whole process, such as hotel travel photography, late-night beef noodles, etc. Thank you very much, Xiaoshi, and chicken legs~ After arriving at the store, I took the initiative to explain that I upgraded the room. From the room, I can see Fubo Mountain. The view is very good. The bed is very comfortable, the bathroom is large, and the bathroom is separate. The TV in the room can be projected~ During the travel photography, I made an appointment with Teacher Xiaomeng, who has a very good attitude and takes very good photos~

3. THE ClOUD RESTAURANT

No.3 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Guilin

5/5

63 Reviews

£16Guangxi CuisineNight viewsTerraceRiver viewLake view

饭盒DDThe overall atmosphere of the bar is great, the internal facilities are beautiful, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the Sun and Moon Towers and Shanhu Lake from the balcony outside. The cocktails tasted great, and I drank 4 in one go.

4. Elysée Bistro

2024 Greater China 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences

4.7/5

31 Reviews

£9Cantonese CuisineInstagrammableTerraceViewRiver viewNight viewsRiver viewMountain view

剑傲The location is excellent, with a panoramic view of the Li River, and it is the best viewing platform for Elephant Trunk Hill. The set meal is large in quantity and tastes great. I recommend the steak medium rare! Qiaofeng’s housekeeper is handsome and kind, and his service attitude is perfect!

5. Lao DongJiang MiFen

No.6 of Light Bites in Guilin

4.1/5

247 Reviews

£1Snacks

伊來There is a reason why this restaurant has a high rating. No wonder many companies choose to come here for team building. It's amazing. [Mint] Environment: The decoration is very similar to an izakaya. Yes, a Japanese izakaya. It's so magical [snickering] Pot roast I understand pot roast to be dry mixed noodles. I like dry mixed noodles. The taste is good. Mung bean paste Sweet and cool, relieves spiciness and greasiness. [Service bell] Service: The attitude is not bad.

6. Tong Lai Rice Noodles

No.3 of Light Bites in Guilin

4.3/5

157 Reviews

£1SnacksOpen LateTime-honored Brand

rochersIt is a famous shop. Many tourists come here because of its reputation. I happened to find it nearby. The auntie's attitude is very average. The so-called Guilin specialty rice noodles are also provided to tourists. It costs 10 yuan for 2 taels, with a little bit of various meats, and you can add some vegetables yourself. I thought this shop was okay when I first ate the mixed noodles. It was quite fragrant and delicious. But don't add soup too early, it will become tasteless. There is also a glutinous rice cake sold at the door. I ordered one at random.

7. MONET GARDEN POOL RESTAURANT

No.10 of Local Restaurants in Guilin

5/5

69 Reviews

£6Guangxi CuisineGarden restaurantTerrace

_TI***jjit's a great experience staying here with wonderful services and comfortable accommodation. The staff here is very helpful and amiable while asking for directions or looking for amenities. The staff even provided four packs of thermal conductive pad without being asked and gave out a plushy upon leaving. Other than that, the location of this hotel is not bad at all, in front of it is a walkway access to shops and restaurants that provide an absolute trouble-free experience. Not to mention that, there's a row of ginkgo tree that just turned yellow in front of the hotel, it's incredibly beautiful and mesmerizing. Lovely experience staying here, will definitely visit again.

8. Chong Shan MiFen (Yi Ren Road)

No.10 of Light Bites in Guilin

4.4/5

558 Reviews

£1SnacksOpen Late

逍遥Jiangxi rice noodles are a famous traditional snack ingredient in Jiangxi Province. Made from water and rice, and then dried in the sun, they are a Jiangnan delicacy that is rich in starch, minerals, and various vitamins needed by the human body. They are chewy, refreshing, and spicy. They are mainly popular in Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangxi, and other places.

9. Tang Jia Mi Fen (Wen Ming Road dian)

No.15 of Light Bites in Guilin

4.5/5

125 Reviews

£1SnacksTime-honored Brand

逍遥Rice noodles are a traditional Chinese snack. Made of rice, rice noodles are long and round in cross section, white in color and tough. They are boiled in boiling water and then taken out and put into broth. They are usually mixed with chopped green onions, soy sauce, salt, MSG, spicy oil and meat sauce and eaten while hot. Vermicelli is similar to it, but the taste is different. In the ancient cooking book "Shici", rice noodles are recorded as "can". People are used to calling rice noodles "sugar rice noodles", "sour vermicelli" and "dry rice noodles". It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, etc. It is cooked quickly and evenly, is resistant to boiling, is refreshing and tender, and the soup is not turbid after cooking. It is easy to digest and is particularly suitable for fast food.

Best Restaurants in August in Guilin (Updated 2025)

1. GUILIN·YICOFFEE

2. ZUI Lijiang River Scenic Restaurant

3. THE ClOUD RESTAURANT

4. Elysée Bistro

5. Lao DongJiang MiFen

6. Tong Lai Rice Noodles

7. MONET GARDEN POOL RESTAURANT

8. Chong Shan MiFen (Yi Ren Road)

9. Tang Jia Mi Fen (Wen Ming Road dian)