Yongli Restaurant
Guangzhoushi, Guangzhou
Restaurant in Guangzhou, China
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Yongli Restaurant is a practical Yuexiu option for a flexible Guangzhou meal, but not the place to choose for a confirmed counter experience, named signature dishes, or award-led dining. First-timers should book it for location convenience and compare it with clearer nearby categories before committing.
About Yongli Restaurant
On a return trip to Guangzhou, the useful question is whether Yongli Restaurant fits the meal you need. Think of it as a practical Guangzhou option rather than a booking to choose for a chef's-counter format, named tasting menu, award-backed splurge, or specific cuisine.
Make the decision based on whether Yongli Restaurant suits your plans in Guangzhou. If you want a clearer comparison set, consider other Guangzhou dining rooms such as Wing Lee Restaurant (Yuexiu), or go broader through the Guangzhou restaurants guide.
Use it for a flexible Guangzhou meal, not a counter-focused plan
Do not plan around a bar or counter setup. Parties looking for interaction with the kitchen should not make that the reason to choose this booking.
For alternatives to compare while planning, look at Yong, Dai Yong Town, and Chao Ji Claypot Rice (Liwan). For wider planning, useful Guangzhou links include hotels, bars, and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- Xianjian Business Building, 3楼259 Yanjiang Middle Rd, 259, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510110
- Phone
- +8618026250388
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yongli sits above street level on Yanjiang Middle Road, where the Pearl River subtly shapes the light that falls through its windows. Located on the third floor of a business building in Yuexiu, the restaurant occupies a setting with civic weight rather than a newly gentrified gloss. The writing emphasizes Guangzhou’s long culinary lineage, and Yongli reads as part of that continuum: anchored in Cantonese technique and attentive to a higher-tier dining register. The result is a scenic, historically rooted dining room that balances local tradition with a restrained modernity, where the river’s presence softens the room’s energy.
Best For
Yongli is well suited to classic Cantonese occasions: dim sum-style brunches centered on shrimp dumplings and family or group meals that sample roast and seafood specialties. Its location in a commercial and civic heart also makes it appropriate for business lunches or dinners where a confident regional cuisine matters. The restaurant’s elevated position above ground level and proximity to the Pearl River mean tables benefit from softer, waterfront-influenced light, creating a comfortable setting for lunch, brunch and evening dining that favors shared plates and conversation.
Ordering Tips
Focus orders on the venue’s signature Cantonese dishes: Guangzhou-style shrimp dumplings are a clear dim sum highlight, and the crispy-skinned chicken stuffed with minced shrimp is a standout main. Given the restaurant’s place in Guangzhou’s spectrum of dining, balance dumplings and small plates with a roasted or seafood centerpiece to experience the interplay of classical Cantonese technique and the kitchen’s broader sourcing. Use these dishes as anchors for a multi-course, shareable meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic Cantonese style room with lovely river views and a lively scene of shared tables.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
Signature Dishes
- crispy skinned chicken stuffed with minced shrimp
- Guangzhou-style shrimp dumplings
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Xianjian Business Building, 3楼259 Yanjiang Middle Rd, 259, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510110
Planning details
Location
Xianjian Business Building, 3楼259 Yanjiang Middle Rd, 259, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510110 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yong, Sichuan, ¥¥¥¥
- Dai Yong Town, Chao Zhou, ¥¥
- Emmelyn, French Contemporary, ¥¥¥
- Wing Lee Restaurant (Yuexiu), Cantonese, ¥¥
- Chao Ji Claypot Rice (Liwan), Cantonese, ¥
Restaurant context
How Yongli Restaurant compares in Guangzhou
Yongli Restaurant is the flexible Yuexiu pick when location matters more than a clearly defined cuisine or price tier. Yong is the splurge choice in this set, with Sichuan cooking at ¥¥¥¥, so choose it when the meal needs a stronger sense of occasion and a higher spend feels justified. Emmelyn sits in a different lane entirely: French Contemporary at ¥¥¥, better for diners who want a more international format.
For value, Dai Yong Town and Wing Lee Restaurant (Yuexiu) are easier to assess because both publish a clearer cuisine and ¥¥ positioning. Dai Yong Town is the better match for Chao Zhou cravings, while Wing Lee is the more direct Cantonese comparison in Yuexiu. If the goal is a casual, low-spend Cantonese meal, Chao Ji Claypot Rice (Liwan) is the safer fallback at ¥.
Book Yongli Restaurant when the plan needs a central Guangzhou meal with low planning friction. Cross-shop the others when cuisine, budget, or occasion matters more than address convenience.
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Compare Yongli Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongli Restaurant | Guangzhou | No published awards | ||
| Yong | Guangzhou | Sichuan | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin Guide Guangzhou & Shenzhen 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Dai Yong Town | Guangzhou | Chao Zhou | ¥¥ | No published awards |
| Emmelyn | Guangzhou | French Contemporary | ¥¥¥ | No published awards |
| Wing Lee Restaurant (Yuexiu) | Guangzhou | Cantonese | ¥¥ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Chao Ji Claypot Rice (Liwan) | Guangzhou | Cantonese | ¥ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Yongli Restaurant?
Start with the basics: Yongli Restaurant is in Guangzhou, and the dress code is casual. Treat it as a flexible choice for a straightforward meal rather than a destination that needs a special plan.
