Restaurant in Guangzhou, China
Two Michelin stars. Mid-range prices. Book it.
Song has held a Michelin star for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), making it Guangzhou's clearest case for Sichuan fine dining at an accessible ¥¥ price point. Chef Robin Song's kitchen in Tianhe's Grandview Plaza delivers sustained recognition at a fraction of what comparable Michelin-starred addresses charge. Book well in advance — demand runs consistently ahead of availability.
Song has held a Michelin star for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), which tells you something clear: this is not a flash-in-the-pan addition to Guangzhou's dining scene. For Sichuan cuisine at this level of recognition, Song sits at the ¥¥ price point — meaningfully more accessible than the ¥¥¥¥ competitors in the same awards tier. If you are weighing where to spend on a special occasion in Tianhe, this is worth booking. The difficulty is actually getting a table.
Second visits to Song tend to confirm the first impression rather than complicate it. That consistency is part of the case for returning: what you are booking is a Sichuan kitchen operating at a level that has earned Michelin recognition twice in a row, in a room on the fourth floor of the Grandview Plaza Winter Square in Tianhe, one of Guangzhou's most commercially active districts. The building context is dense and corporate, which makes the restaurant's positioning as a considered, destination-worthy dining address all the more deliberate. You are not stumbling across Song. You are going to it.
Spatially, the fourth-floor setting in a mall complex shapes the experience in specific ways. Arrival requires navigation through a retail environment, but the restaurant itself functions as a room apart from that context. For a special occasion — a celebration dinner, a business meal where the choice of venue signals effort, or a date where you want the food to do the talking , the separation between the commercial surroundings and the dining room is a practical asset. The room is not street-level casual. The Michelin star and two-year retention signal that the kitchen takes the cooking seriously, and the physical setting follows that lead.
Chef Robin Song leads the kitchen, and the culinary framing is Sichuan. In Guangzhou, Sichuan cuisine occupies an interesting position: the city's dominant culinary identity is Cantonese, so a Sichuan kitchen earning sustained Michelin recognition here is operating against the grain of local expectation. That is relevant context for the decision to book. Song is not the default fine-dining choice in this city , it is a specific argument for a cuisine tradition that sits outside Guangzhou's home register, and it has made that argument convincingly enough to earn back-to-back star recognition. For diners whose appetite runs toward Sichuan's characteristic heat, complexity, and layered spice rather than Cantonese precision, Song is the address in Guangzhou to know.
Tianhe as a district matters here. The neighbourhood is Guangzhou's commercial and financial centre, dense with office towers, luxury retail, and international hotel brands. Song's placement in Grandview Plaza puts it in the heart of that zone. For business diners flying in, or for visitors based in Tianhe's hotels, the location is a practical advantage. For diners travelling from other districts , Yuexiu, Haizhu, or Baiyun , the trip is direct on Guangzhou's metro, with Tianhe well-served by multiple lines. As a neighbourhood anchor, Song is doing something specific: it is giving Tianhe's corporate-facing dining scene a Sichuan option at Michelin level that the district would otherwise lack. That is a functional gap it fills well. You can explore more of what the city offers through our full Guangzhou restaurants guide, but for Sichuan at this standard in this part of the city, Song has no direct equivalent nearby.
The ¥¥ price range is one of the more consequential facts about Song. Among Guangzhou's Michelin-recognised restaurants, sitting at ¥¥ while retaining a star for two years is an unusual combination. Comparable Sichuan fine dining elsewhere in China , including Yong in Guangzhou, which operates at ¥¥¥¥, or the celebrated Yu Zhi Lan in Chengdu , commands significantly higher per-head spend. Song's pricing makes it a realistic option for occasions where the food quality matters but the budget ceiling is real. It also means it is accessible for solo diners or pairs who want a Michelin-standard meal without committing to an extended tasting menu format at the upper end of the market. For comparison on Sichuan cooking at higher price points, Fang Xiang Jing in Chengdu offers a useful benchmark for what the cuisine can command at its ceiling.
Booking Song is hard. A two-star Michelin run at an accessible price point in a major commercial district creates persistent demand. Plan ahead , walk-ins are not a realistic strategy. If you are organising a special occasion, the lead time needs to be built into your planning, not treated as an afterthought. Booking method details are not confirmed in the current data, so approach through the venue directly or via third-party reservation platforms that cover Guangzhou. For other options in the city while you plan, Ease in Yuexiu and Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine are worth knowing as fallbacks or alternatives depending on your occasion. The broader context for a Guangzhou trip is covered in our hotel guide and bars guide if you are building a longer itinerary.
For Sichuan dining at Michelin level elsewhere in China, the reference points are strong: Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, 102 House in Shanghai, and Ru Yuan in Hangzhou each represent the cuisine at different price and format registers. Song's position in Guangzhou is distinct: it is the only address in the city currently making this argument at this price point with this level of sustained recognition. That is a specific reason to book it when you are here.
| Detail | Song | Peers (range) |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | ¥¥ | ¥¥¥ to ¥¥¥¥ (comparable award tier) |
| Cuisine | Sichuan | Cantonese, Modern European, Innovative |
| Awards | Michelin 1 Star 2024 & 2025 | Varies by venue |
| Location | Tianhe, Grandview Plaza, 4F | Spread across central Guangzhou |
| Booking difficulty | Hard | Moderate to hard |
| Leading for | Special occasions, business meals | Varies by venue |
Song holds a Michelin star and sits in a premium commercial complex in Tianhe, so smart casual is the safe default. You are not required to dress formally, but this is not a casual drop-in. For a special occasion or business meal , which is the primary use case here , err toward neat and considered. Think business casual rather than evening wear.
Specific dishes are not confirmed in the current data, so avoid being guided by recommendations that may not reflect the current menu. What is confirmed: this is a Sichuan kitchen with two consecutive Michelin stars under chef Robin Song. Ask staff at the time of your visit what is most representative of the kitchen's current direction. Sichuan cuisine's core strengths are in bold, layered flavours , if the kitchen offers a chef-led selection or tasting format, that is typically where the cooking shows leading at this level.
At ¥¥ pricing, Song offers Michelin-starred Sichuan in a format that is materially cheaper than the ¥¥¥¥ competition in Guangzhou. If a tasting format is available, the price-to-recognition ratio makes it a strong case. The two-year Michelin retention is the clearest quality signal available. Compared to Yong at ¥¥¥¥, Song delivers a similar awards credential at a lower spend , that is the core value argument.
No specific information on dietary accommodation is available in the current data. Contact the restaurant directly before booking if dietary restrictions are relevant to your party. For a Sichuan kitchen, note that many dishes are built around chilli, Sichuan peppercorn, and pork-based elements , if those are restrictions for your group, raise them explicitly when booking.
Yes, with a clear head. The Michelin recognition, the Tianhe address in a premium complex, and the ¥¥ pricing that keeps the occasion from feeling financially punishing all point in the same direction. This is a better special-occasion pick than many peers at a lower total cost. The main risk is booking availability , plan well in advance. For celebrations where Cantonese cuisine would be preferred, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine is the nearest comparable alternative.
For Sichuan at a higher price tier, Yong (¥¥¥¥) is the direct comparison. For Cantonese at ¥¥¥, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine and Jiang by Chef Fei are the notable options. If you want to move away from Chinese cuisines entirely, Taian Table (Modern European, ¥¥¥¥) and Rêver (French Contemporary, ¥¥¥¥) operate in a different register but at a significantly higher price point. See our full Guangzhou restaurants guide for the complete picture.
At ¥¥, a two-consecutive-year Michelin star is difficult to argue against on value. Sichuan cooking at this recognition level in Guangzhou , a city whose fine-dining default is Cantonese , commands a premium relative to the local competition. The honest answer: if Sichuan is the cuisine you want, there is no better-value Michelin option in Guangzhou. If you want to spend more for a different category, Yong at ¥¥¥¥ is the next rung up.
The ¥¥ price point makes solo dining financially reasonable at a Michelin-starred address , one of the stronger arguments for going alone here versus at the ¥¥¥¥ tier. No confirmed information on counter seating or solo-specific formats is available in the current data. If solo dining comfort matters to you, confirm with the restaurant when booking whether bar or counter seating is available. For solo diners open to exploring Guangzhou's wider scene, Ease in Yuexiu is a lower-commitment alternative worth considering.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song | Sichuan | Michelin 1 Star (2025); Michelin 1 Star (2024) | Hard | — |
| Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine | Cantonese | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Taian Table | Modern European, European Contemporary | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Yong | Sichuan | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Chōwa | Innovative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Rêver | French Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
How Song stacks up against the competition.
Song sits in a mall setting at Gaode Plaza, Tianhe, but a Michelin star for two consecutive years signals a room that takes itself seriously. Dress neatly — think business casual at minimum. Showing up in sportswear would be out of step with the crowd.
The menu is Sichuan, so heat and complexity are the kitchen's territory. At ¥¥ pricing, the value case is strongest if you commit to the full spread rather than ordering light. Let the kitchen guide you where a set menu or chef's selection is available — that's where a two-time Michelin-starred kitchen shows its range.
At ¥¥ pricing, Song is one of the more accessible Michelin-starred formats in Guangzhou, so if a tasting format is offered, the price-to-credential ratio is strong. Two consecutive Michelin stars suggest consistency, which matters when committing to a multi-course format.
No specific dietary policy is documented for Song. For a Sichuan kitchen, meat and shellfish are central to the format, so vegetarian or allergy-driven requests may limit what the kitchen can do at its best. check the venue's official channels before booking if restrictions are a factor.
Yes, with caveats. Two Michelin stars and a focused Sichuan format give Song the credentials for a meaningful dinner, and ¥¥ pricing means it won't require the same commitment as a luxury omakase. If you want ceremony and formality above all else, a higher price-tier venue may feel more occasion-appropriate — but for food-first celebration, Song delivers.
Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine is the clearest comparison for refined Chinese cooking in the city, though it leans Cantonese rather than Sichuan. For a different register altogether, Taian Table in Shanghai is worth the trip if you're open to travelling. Within Guangzhou, the Michelin-starred tier is competitive, so cross-reference the current guide for up-to-date options.
At ¥¥, Song is one of the better-value Michelin-starred meals you can book in Guangzhou. Two consecutive stars from the 2024 and 2025 guides under chef Robin Song confirm this isn't a one-year anomaly. For Sichuan cooking at this credential level, the price point is hard to argue with.
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