Guangzhou Halal Food Guide – Must-Try Delicacies for Muslim Travelers

As one of the most international cities in China, Guangzhou offers a rich Halal culinary scene. Here, you’ll find everything from authentic Northwestern Chinese flavors to Halal dishes fused with Cantonese cooking styles, as well as international Halal cuisines from countries like Turkey, Indonesia, and across the Middle East.

Below is a curated list of recommended Halal restaurants in Guangzhou and surrounding cities of Shunde, Foshan, Dongguan, specially prepared for Muslim visitors to China: 

Guangzhou Halal Restaurant - Traditional Cantonese Halal Restaurant

Restaurant Name: Hui Min Restaurant (回民饭店)
Address: No. 325 Zhongshan 6th Road, Guangta Street, Guangzhou (50 meters to the left from Exit A of Ximenkou Metro Station) 光塔街道中山六路325号(地铁西门口站A出口左转50米)
Phone: (020) 8130 3991

Established in 1956, this time-honored restaurant is the largest Halal Cantonese restaurant in China.

Dim Sum:
Available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring authentic Cantonese-style Halal dim sum, such as shrimp dumplings (har gow) and steamed chicken dumplings with crab roe.

Dinner:
Offers a mix of Cantonese and ethnic Halal dishes, including sizzling beef with fruit sauce, steamed beef balls, beef stuffed pancake, lamb dumplings, and poached Dongshan lamb.

Xin Yue Xinjiang Cuisine (Kaisa Plaza Branch) 新粤新疆菜（佳兆业广场店）
Address: 3rd Floor, Kaisa Plaza, No. 191 Tiyu West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou天河区体育西路191号佳兆业广场3楼
Phone: (020) 3868 0585
Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30

Established in 1989, this long-standing Xinjiang restaurant has over 30 years of history.

Signature dishes include baked buns, da pan ji (spicy chicken with potatoes and noodles), lamb skewers, and hand-pulled rice.

The dining environment is richly decorated in traditional Xinjiang style — from the wall paintings, lamps, and carpets to the servers’ ethnic attire — making you feel as if you’ve stepped into Xinjiang.
There are also live Xinjiang folk dance performances.
The food is authentic and delicious — especially the lamb chops and lamb skewers!

Other Halal restaurants offering diverse regional flavors

Hualanting Halal Yunnan Cuisine (华兰庭清真云南菜)
Address: 1st Floor, Zhaoqing Building, No. 304 Huanshi Middle Road, Yuexiu District (越秀区环市中路304肇庆大厦首层)
Transport: Metro Line 5, Xiaobei Station, Exit B (地铁5号线 小北地铁站B口)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Average Cost: ¥30 per person

Affordable prices and a wide variety of popular dishes like braised dishes, chopped chili, pickled vegetable rice noodles, fried tofu, tamarind jelly, and fried potatoes make this a must-visit spot for Yunnan cuisine lovers.

Aliya Halal All-You-Can-Eat BBQ (Tonghe Branch) 阿丽娅清真自助烤肉(同和店)
Address: Room 201, 2nd Floor, Building B, Jinbo Tiandi, Tonghe (next to Muwu BBQ, near Tonghe Metro Station Exit A) 同和金铂天地B座2楼201室（木屋烧烤隔壁、近同和地铁站A出口）
Phone: +86 191 2067 3074 (WeChat)
Hours: 11:00–24:00
Average cost: ¥90 per person

Aliya Halal All-You-Can-Eat Qiqihar-Style BBQ (Teemall Branch)阿丽娅清真自助齐市烤肉(天河城百货店)
Address: Unit F110, Utopa Phase 5, Aoti South Road (next to the Mongolian yurt) 奥体南路优托邦五期(F110)蒙古包旁
Phone: +86 137 9600 5828
Hours: 11:00–24:00
Average cost: ¥90 per person

Exotic Flavors Halal Restaurant

Name: Antalya Turkish Restaurant (Liede Branch) 安塔利亚土耳其餐厅（猎德店）
Address: No. 2 Liede Avenue, Xipu Street No. 16 (opposite Tianying Plaza East Tower) 猎德大道二号西浦大街16号（天盈广场东塔马路对面）

The restaurant offers authentic dishes such as Antalya-style grilled lamb chops, traditional Turkish stuffed flatbread, and charcoal-grilled chicken wings, all in a Turkish-style setting.
Average cost: 150+ RMB per person
Note: There are two branches – Xiaobei and Liede. The Liede branch has a better environment.

OTANTIK 欧坦餐厅 · 黎凡特美食

Led by a team of international chefs, this restaurant brings authentic Levantine cuisine to Guangzhou. The décor is rich in exotic flair, with its signature domed ceiling and aromatic ambiance offering an immersive dining experience. The food is not only authentic but also highly praised, making it especially popular among foreign guests.

Restaurant Name: OTANTIK 欧坦餐厅 · 黎凡特美食 (Guangzhou Liwan Branch)
Address: 西湾路149号越秀财富公馆B2栋1楼119-120号、2楼206-207号
1st Floor Units 119-120 & 2nd Floor Units 206-207, Building B2, Yuexiu Fortune Mansion, No. 149 Xiwai Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Phone: +86 17137666662, +86 17137666663
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 – 24:00
Average Cost: 200+ RMB per person
Note: Elegantly decorated and directly connected to Yuehui City via a corridor bridge.

Restaurant Name: OTANTIK 欧坦餐厅 · 黎凡特美食 (Tianhe Tiyu West Branch)
Address: 广州市天河区黄埔大道西81号
No. 81 Huangpu Avenue West, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 – 24:00
Average Cost: 200+ RMB per person
Phone: +86 17137666662, +86 17137666663

Restaurant Name: 苏坦土耳其餐厅 (Sultan Turkish Restaurant)

Address 1:
广东省广州市越秀区洪桥街道环市中路304号9铺
No. 9, 304 Huanshi Middle Road, Hongqiao Subdistrict, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Phone: (020)83494170

Address 2:
越秀区环市东路367号白云宾馆（丽柏广场与友谊商店夹角处）
No. 367 Huanshi East Road, Baiyun Hotel, Yuexiu District (between Lippo Plaza and Friendship Store), Guangzhou

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 24:00

Phone: (020)83494170

Restaurant Name: 香兰印尼餐厅 (Xianglan Indonesian Restaurant)

Address: 中山三路33号中华广场四层
4th Floor, Zhonghua Plaza, No. 33 Zhongshan 3rd Road, Guangzhou

Phone: (020) 83010476
Opening Hours: 11:30 – 21:30
Average Cost: 100+ RMB per person

Description:
Located on the 4th floor of Zhonghua Plaza, this is the only Michelin-recommended Halal Indonesian restaurant in China. Signature dishes include lemongrass butter shrimp, grilled cheese corn, green chili chicken steak, and crispy salmon coconut soup.

Restaurant Name: HOT STONE 炎岩 · 地中海菜系 · 清真 Halal (Chen Clan Academy Branch)

Address: 广州荔湾区中山七路333号扬韬科技广场7号楼101-102
Units 101–102, Building 7, Yangtao Technology Plaza, No. 333 Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 – 22:30
Friday to Saturday: 11:00 – 24:00

Average Cost: 100 RMB per person

Foshan-Shunde Halal Restaurant

Restaurant Name: Sawa 中东 & 融合菜餐厅 · 清真 Halal · 土耳其菜
Address: 禅城雾岗路意美家卫浴陶瓷世界24栋（3楼）
Building 24 (3rd Floor), Emeijia Sanitary Ware & Ceramic World, Wugang Road, Chancheng District
Phone: +86 17790800443
Opening Hours: 11:30 – 21:30

Restaurant Name: George 土耳其餐厅
Address: 佛山市顺德区乐从镇皇朝家私B座3楼
3rd Floor, Block B, Royal Furniture Mall, Leliu Town, Shunde District, Foshan
Phone: +86 13172389713
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:30
Description: A lively Arab-Turkish restaurant in Foshan’s Chancheng District, known for its unique décor, large Arab customer base, generous portions, diverse dishes, and affordable prices. Every dish has its own distinctive flavor.

Restaurant Name: 顺和祥清真花园餐厅
Address: 爱建路12-9号汇励生活港
No. 12-9 Aijian Road, Huili Life Harbor
Phone: 0451-85906111
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:00
Description: Rich in Islamic charm, the restaurant features vibrant green tones and exquisite décor. It offers a wide range of dishes—from traditional Halal classics to creative fusion cuisine—all beautifully presented and delicious.

Restaurant Name: 乐从清真穆斯林餐厅 (Muslim Restaurant)
Address: 乐从镇大新家具城大绅酒店4楼
4th Floor, Dashen Hotel, Daxin Furniture Mall, Leliu Town, Foshan
Description: Full of exotic atmosphere, this restaurant strictly follows Halal food preparation standards, serving authentic Xinjiang flavors in every bite.

Dongguan Halal Restaurant

Restaurant Name: 伊犁之春 (Spring of Ili)

A time-honored and authentic Xinjiang restaurant that has been operating for 25 years. The décor is tasteful, with unique oil paintings and tapestries—each one reportedly collected by the owner over 30 years ago from the Grand Bazaar. Recommended dishes include lamb leg with naan, desert-style lamb ribs, grilled lamb skewers, hand-pulled rice, and flavorful mixed salads.

Address 1: 东城东路新世界花园商业街1023号（酒吧街）
No. 1023, New World Garden Commercial Street, Dongcheng East Road (Bar Street), Dongguan
Opening Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Reservation Phone: (0769) 23136999
Average Cost: 100 RMB per person

Address 2: 东莞市南城区朝阳路石竹花园F座1楼53号
1st Floor, Unit 53, Block F, Shizhu Garden, Chaoyang Road, Nancheng District, Dongguan
Opening Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Reservation Phone: (0769) 22423909
Average Cost: 100 RMB per person