Xiguan Zhuyuan (Lizhiwan)

Guangzhou, China; C4, Phase 2, Lizhiwan Scenic Area, Huangsha Avenue, Liwan, Guangzhou, China

Xiguan Zhuyuan combines a restaurant visit with a glimpse of Guangzhou’s noodle-making tradition. Its Lizhiwan branch sits in a scenic park setting, and the business also produces noodles for other restaurants. Strands drying outside the shop provide a tangible reminder that the craft begins well before a bowl reaches the table. Duck eggs give the noodles their characteristic richness and bounce. The broth builds depth through pork bones, dried shrimp and dried fish toasted over charcoal. Flying-fish-roe wontons add another layer of texture, with the small beads contrasting against the filling and wrapper. These details make a familiar-looking bowl worth approaching with more attention than a quick lunch might normally receive. The branch is included in Michelin’s current Bib Gourmand selection. It belongs in this top ten because the experience connects everyday eating, specialist production and a memorable neighbourhood setting. Pair a visit with time around Lizhiwan, but leave enough appetite for the noodles themselves. For travellers exploring Guangzhou beyond formal restaurants, this is an accessible and illuminating place to pause.