Restaurants in Yangzhou

Shang Palace is Yangzhou's Michelin-starred Huaiyang restaurant — OAD-ranked in Asia and globally for classical cooking, yet priced at ¥¥, which makes it among the strongest value propositions for serious Chinese cuisine anywhere in the country. Book two to three weeks ahead minimum. If you are eating one serious meal in Yangzhou, this is the one to book.

Cheng Yuan holds a Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond for 2025 — Yangzhou's strongest award case for Chinese Contemporary dining at the ¥¥¥ tier. Booking is easy relative to comparable venues in Beijing or Shanghai, and the Huaiyang-grounded kitchen rewards diners who follow the meal's natural progression. Return visitors get the most from it.

Qu Yuan Cha She holds back-to-back La Liste recognition (89.5pts in 2025, 88pts in 2026), making it Yangzhou's clearest reference point for Huaiyang teahouse cooking at an awarded level. Booking is rated Easy by Pearl, so you do not need weeks of lead time — but confirm before you travel. For precision-led Chinese cuisine in the city's traditional register, this is where to go.

Yangzhou Lion Pavilion Hotel (Hanjiang) earns consistent La Liste recognition — 79 points in 2026 — making it the most internationally credentialed option for Huaiyang cuisine in the city. Book here if serious regional Chinese cooking is your reason for visiting Yangzhou. Reservations are straightforward; price details are not listed but expect above-average for the city given the awards standing.