Restaurant in Guangzhou, China
Consecutive Michelin stars at mid-range prices.
Wisca (Haizhu) holds back-to-back Michelin stars (2024–2025) and a 2025 Black Pearl Diamond — and delivers that recognition at a ¥¥ price tier that is hard to find among Guangzhou's award-level Cantonese restaurants. It books out fast. If you are planning a food-focused trip to Guangzhou, this is the reservation to lock in first.
At the ¥¥ price tier, Wisca (Haizhu) is one of the most compelling arguments for Cantonese fine dining in Guangzhou right now. Two consecutive Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) plus a 2025 Black Pearl 1 Diamond recognition put it in a bracket of venues that have earned independent verification of their quality — not just local reputation. For a food-focused traveller who wants serious Cantonese cooking without the ¥¥¥ or ¥¥¥¥ outlay that defines most of its award-level peers in the city, Wisca (Haizhu) is the booking to prioritise.
The caveat: this is a hard restaurant to get into. Demand has risen sharply since the Michelin recognition, and Guangzhou's dining scene is not short of well-informed locals who know the value here. If you are visiting the city for a short window, treat this as your anchor reservation and plan everything else around it.
Wisca (Haizhu) sits in the Tianhe District of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province — a city that many Cantonese food specialists regard as the single most important reference point for the cuisine worldwide. Cantonese cooking here is not a regional curio; it is a living, technically demanding discipline with a deep local culture of critical eating. Against that backdrop, earning a Michelin star is a meaningful credential, because the inspectors are evaluating the restaurant against the very heartland of the tradition it represents.
The ¥¥ price positioning is part of what makes a multi-visit strategy genuinely worth considering here. At a ¥¥¥¥ restaurant, a return trip requires a full financial recommitment. At Wisca's price tier, a second or third visit over a trip , or across separate visits to Guangzhou , is logistically realistic. That opens up a more deliberate approach to the menu: use your first visit to orient yourself to the kitchen's style and strengths, and your second to go deeper, whether that means ordering differently, trusting the kitchen with more of the sequencing, or exploring the less familiar sections of the menu.
Cantonese cuisine at this level typically rewards exactly this kind of incremental exploration. The tradition prizes technical precision in a range of distinct preparations , from delicate steamed dishes to roasted proteins, from slow-cooked soups to wok-fired textures , and a single sitting, however well-ordered, rarely surfaces all of it. A venue holding two consecutive Michelin stars in this specific culinary context is signalling that execution across multiple technique categories is consistent enough to merit professional validation, year after year. That consistency is what makes repeat visits pay off rather than diminish.
For context on how Wisca (Haizhu) fits into the broader Guangzhou Cantonese scene, it is worth benchmarking against a few nearby references. Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine and Lai Heen both operate at ¥¥¥, offering more formal service environments at higher price points. Jiang by Chef Fei and Jade River represent further points of comparison for the city's fine Cantonese tier. BingSheng Mansion (Xiancun Road) anchors the more accessible end. Against this field, Wisca's combination of award recognition and ¥¥ pricing is genuinely unusual.
If you are building a broader trip around Cantonese fine dining across mainland China and the greater region, there are useful reference points beyond Guangzhou. Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau and Forum in Hong Kong represent the tradition at its most celebrated regional expressions. Le Palais in Taipei offers a Taiwanese interpretation with comparable award pedigree. On the mainland, Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing and venues like Ru Yuan in Hangzhou show how far the Cantonese tradition travels. For a different register entirely, Xin Rong Ji in Beijing, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, and 102 House in Shanghai cover adjacent Chinese fine dining categories worth knowing.
The back-to-back Michelin stars matter here not just as a marketing credential but as a consistency signal. Retaining a Michelin star is harder than earning one; it means the kitchen is performing at the same level across different inspection visits and different service conditions. The Black Pearl Diamond, awarded by China's own independent dining guide, adds a second institutional voice confirming the quality , useful in a city where local critical standards are high.
Book as far ahead as possible. Michelin recognition in mainland China generates significant domestic and international reservation pressure, and Guangzhou's food-literate local population means tables move fast. If you have a fixed travel window, make this reservation before you book flights. For a weekend dinner specifically, assume you will need several weeks' lead time at minimum , possibly more during key travel periods.
Phone and online booking details are not currently listed in our database. Check directly via the venue's address (Huijing N Rd, Tianhe District, Guangzhou) or through a hotel concierge if you are staying locally. A well-connected concierge at a major Guangzhou property is often the fastest route to a confirmed table at in-demand restaurants of this tier.
| Detail | Wisca (Haizhu) | Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine | Lai Heen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Cantonese | Cantonese | Cantonese |
| Price tier | ¥¥ | ¥¥¥ | ¥¥¥ |
| Awards (2025) | Michelin 1 Star, Black Pearl 1 Diamond | Michelin recognised | Michelin recognised |
| Booking difficulty | Hard | Moderate–Hard | Moderate |
| Location | Tianhe District, Guangzhou | Guangzhou | Guangzhou |
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Book as early as possible , treat this as a hard reservation, not a flexible one. Wisca (Haizhu) holds both a 2025 Michelin star and a Black Pearl Diamond, and at its ¥¥ price point it draws strong local and visiting demand. Weekends and holiday periods in Guangzhou will be the hardest windows to secure. If you are staying at a major hotel, use the concierge , they often have direct relationships with front-of-house teams at recognised restaurants. Do not assume you can walk in or book within a few days of your visit.
Go in with a clear sense of what Cantonese fine dining rewards: precision, restraint, and technique over boldness. This is not a cuisine that announces itself with aggressive seasoning or elaborate plating conceits , the quality is in the execution of fundamentally clean-flavoured dishes. At ¥¥, you are getting award-validated Cantonese cooking (two consecutive Michelin stars) at a price tier that is genuinely rare for this standard in Guangzhou. If you are new to formal Cantonese dining, consider asking the staff for guidance on ordering , in a kitchen operating at this level, the team will typically know which dishes are showing leading.
Seat count and private room availability are not confirmed in our current database, so we cannot state specifics. In general, Michelin-recognised Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou at this tier often have configurations suited to small groups of 4–8, which is the natural format for sharing-based Cantonese meals. For larger parties, contact the venue directly and be clear about your group size when enquiring , availability and seating options may differ significantly from standard table bookings, and advance confirmation matters more at a high-demand restaurant.
No dress code is listed in our database, but the combination of Michelin recognition and a ¥¥ price tier in a Guangzhou context suggests smart-casual is appropriate , neat, presentable, not formal. Guangzhou's fine dining scene does not generally enforce black-tie expectations the way some Hong Kong or international fine dining rooms do, but arriving in activewear or beachwear at a starred venue would be out of place. When in doubt, err toward the dressed end of casual.
Bar seating specifics are not confirmed in our data. Cantonese fine dining restaurants in Guangzhou at this tier tend to be table-service focused rather than counter or bar-dining oriented , the format is designed around sharing plates and multi-course progression rather than solo or drop-in counter dining. If bar or counter seating matters to you, confirm directly with the venue before booking. For a more counter-friendly Cantonese experience in the broader region, the tradition is better represented at some Hong Kong references, including Forum in Hong Kong.
No specific information on dietary accommodation is in our database. Cantonese cuisine as a tradition is not inherently restrictive , it spans seafood, poultry, pork, vegetables, and tofu across a typical menu , but key preparations often involve shellfish, pork stock, or ingredients that may be problematic for guests with allergies or religious dietary requirements. Contact the venue directly before your visit and be specific about your needs. Do not assume that a starred Cantonese kitchen will have pre-built vegan or allergen-free alternatives without prior notice. The earlier you communicate, the better the outcome.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisca (Haizhu) | Cantonese | Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025); 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 | — |
| Chōwa | Innovative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine | Chao Zhou | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Rêver | French Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
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No group booking details are confirmed in the available venue data. For parties larger than four, check the venue's official channels and confirm well in advance, particularly given the reservation pressure a two-year Michelin streak generates. Smaller groups of two to four will find the booking process more straightforward.
The venue data does not specify a dress code, but a Michelin-starred, Black Pearl-recognised dining room in Guangzhou's Tianhe District warrants neat, presentable clothing at minimum. Treat it like a formal dinner rather than a casual meal out, and you will fit the room at the ¥¥ price point.
Bar seating is not documented for Wisca (Haizhu). The venue is a Michelin-recognised Cantonese dining room, and the format at this category in Guangzhou typically centres on table service rather than counter or bar dining. Confirm seating options when you make your reservation.
No specific policy on dietary restrictions is confirmed in the venue data. At a Michelin-starred Cantonese table, it is reasonable to raise dietary requirements at the time of booking rather than on arrival, giving the kitchen time to accommodate. For severe allergies or strict requirements, communicate clearly in advance and confirm the response before you go.
Book at least three to four weeks in advance. Michelin Star recognition in 2024 and again in 2025, combined with a 2025 Black Pearl Diamond, means domestic reservation pressure in Guangzhou is significant. Weekends fill faster than weekday lunches, so if your schedule is flexible, target a midweek slot for the best availability.
Wisca (Haizhu) is Cantonese fine dining at the ¥¥ price tier, which makes it one of the more accessible Michelin-recognised tables in Guangzhou. Come with an interest in traditional Cantonese technique rather than fusion or theatrical presentation. Guangzhou is widely regarded among Cantonese food specialists as the definitive city for this cuisine, so the context matters: this is a regional stronghold, not a transplant.
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