It’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ a Christmas sentiment that extends to eating out in Guangzhou this holiday season. With the super-secretive food reviewers from the esteemed Michelin Guide currently scoping out our city’s F&B scene for their inaugural Guangzhou Michelin Guide, we expect most eateries to be at the top of their game this month.
Michelin-quality service and ambiance aside, there are also some great deals to be had on lip-smacking X-mas buffets and set meals. To help you figure out where to get your fill this holiday, we have rounded up a selection of Canton’s best dining promotions.
Merry Christmas and bon appetit!
Bravo
Enjoy free flow booze and tapas for RMB250 per person on December 23 at Bravo Brewing. Festivities kick off at 8pm and there will be an ugly sweater contest to keep you entertained and feeling, well, Christmas-y.
Dec 23, 8pm; RMB250. Bravo.
The Brew (Zhujiang)
The Brew Bar & Bistro in Zhujiang New Town is offering hungry holiday revelers a Christmas buffet dinner for RMB198 per person. The buffet, which will take place from 7-9pm, includes a glass of house wine or Tiger beer.
Dec 25, 7-9pm; RMB198. The Brew (Zhujiang).
Buongiorno
Celebrate Christmas like the Italians do at Buongiorno this holiday season, with delicious food and extraordinary wines in a warm atmosphere. The eatery’s X-mas set menu costs RMB480, plus RMB120 for wine pairings. For enquiries and reservations please call 8363 3587.
Dec 24-25; RMB480 (plus RMB120 for wine pairings). Buongiorno.
Conrad Guangzhou
Conrad Guangzhou is presenting a romantic purple and silver-themed holiday event this Christmas. Sense restaurant will be offering fresh, succulent seafood at its brunch and dinner buffets, while Mediterranean restaurant Aroma will indulge diners with an eight-course menu. Mg bar and Gem lounge will both offer guests a selection of special holiday drinks and afternoon tea.
Dec 23-25, various times; Sense: RMB388 Christmas brunch buffet (Dec 23-24), RMB688 Christmas dinner buffet (Dec 23 & 25), RMB888/688 Christmas Eve dinner buffet (Dec 24); Aroma: RMB988 plus 15 percent for eight-course menu. Conrad Guangzhou.
Dining Room (Park Hyatt Guangzhou)
The Dining Room at Park Hyatt Guangzhou boasts a residential-style interior and an open kitchen that speaks volumes about its commitment to artful simplicity and organic preparation. On December 24, the restaurant will offer a delicious brunch for RMB498. On Christmas day, patrons can enjoy a semi-buffet lunch for RMB248 and buffet dinner for RMB498.
Dec 24-25; RMB498 (Dec 24), RMB248 (semi-buffet lunch, Dec 25), RMB498 (buffet dinner, Dec 25). Dining Room (Park Hyatt Guangzhou).
Gail’s
Visit Gail’s brand new home on Xingsheng Lu this Christmas to enjoy an American-style holiday meal! On December 24, enjoy roast turkey and a buffet of homemade pie, festive crackers and a special holiday salad, as well as a free flow of beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. A set menu is available on Christmas Day from 6.30-10pm.
Dec 24-25, 6.30-10pm; RMB258 for adults, RMB148 for children ages 4-10 (Dec 24); RMB238 for set dinner (Dec 25 & 31). Gail's American Cuisine & Bar.
Ginstar
Ginstar’s new Zhujiang New Town location is offering three set meals this Christmas: rosemary roasted chicken (RMB138), Australian grain-fed sirloin (RMB148) or American Angus tender steak (RMB188), all served with mushroom soup, mashed potatoes and chocolate cake. Each meal comes with a complimentary pint of beer, glass of house wine or cocktail.
Dec 23-25. Ginstar (Zhujiang New Town).
Hooley’s Irish Pub
The team at Hooley’s are offering hungry holiday revelers two all-you-can-eat Christmas dinner buffet sittings: one from 3-5pm, and another from 7-9pm. To participate in the meal costs RMB228 (RMB198 early bird) and includes a pint of Tiger beer or a glass of house wine. Culinary highlights include roasted sweet potato soup, cider-brined roast turkey, Christmas stuffing and creamy garlic mashed potatoes, among other edible delights. For reservations, call 3886 2675 or 6550 9484.
Dec 25, 3-5pm/7-9pm; RMB198 (early bird), RMB228. Hooley’s Irish Pub.
Langham Place, Guangzhou
Enjoy holiday delicacies at the award-winning restaurants of Langham Place, Guangzhou. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas while you and your loved ones enjoy a dinner complemented by live performances, a lucky draw and a visit from jolly old Saint Nick. The hotel’s Chuan Spa is also welcoming patrons this holiday season. For more information, call 8916 3388.
Dec 24-Jan 1, various times. Langham Place, Guangzhou.
LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
Loosen your belt and ready your appetite for the Garden Hotel’s sumptuous holiday feast. Dine next to a tumbling torrent of water (aka: a waterfall) at Cascade Café, or stuff your face full of seafood at the Carousel’s marine-themed buffet. Call 8333 8989 for more information.
Dec 24-25. LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou.
LN Hotel Five
Looking for a truly special dining experience this Christmas? Look no further than LN Hotel Five’s Christmas menu, which includes cherry tomatoes stuffed with crab meat and nuts, pumpkin cream soup with coconut and sliced Canadian scallops, poached lobster with white wine and smoked turkey with caramel chestnut and cranberry sauce, among numerous other culinary delights.
Dec 24-25. RMB588 for two. LN Hotel Five.
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
On Christmas Eve and Christmas day, Executive Chef Jonny Shea and his team at Ebony will prepare a sumptuous festive buffet dinner, which comes with Moet & Chandon Champagne. If sipping on water flavored with dried leaves is more your cup of – er – tea, then be sure to check out the Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou’s festive afternoon tea, which goes on until December 31 at The Taikoo Lounge.
Dec 24-25, 6-10.30pm; RMB788/1,168 (including free flow of champagne), RMB2,658 inlcuding a one bottle of Dom Perignon, Vintage 2008 and free flow of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou.
The Market Café (Grand Hyatt Guangzhou)
Treat your taste buds this holiday season with a premium seafood dining experience at The Market Café in Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. Visit with friends and family, and be sure to check out each of the restaurant’s eight live cooking stations!
Dec 24-25; RMB1,188 (Dec 24), RMB688 (Dec 25), prices subject to 15 percent service charge. The Market Café (Grand Hyatt Guangzhou).
Morgan’s Public House
Head over to Morgan’s Public House this holiday season to celebrate with Captain Johnny Morgan and friends! The pub will be hosting a ‘Christmas carvery’ for RMB218, including a glass of house wine, Tiger, Heineken or soft drink. Meal highlights include roast turkey, honey-glazed gammon, pan-fried scallops with arugula and pea puree, bacon-wrapped asparagus and so, so much more!
Dec 24, 6-10pm/Dec 25, noon-3pm, 6-10pm; RMB218. Morgan’s Public House.
Open (DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou)
On Christmas Eve, the chef of Open restaurant invites you to feast on fresh yellow-fin tuna. A lucky diner will be asked to taste the first cut and afterwards be gifted with the knife as a souvenir. Meanwhile, dinner on Christmas Eve, paired with a free flow of white and red wine, sparkling wine, beers and soft drinks, will be accompanied by live music and choir performances. A range of delightful delicacies, including various seafood, low-temperature simmered beef and creative molecular cuisine will be served during Christmas Day buffet dinner. For more information, call 2833 7215.
Dec 24-25. RMB598 for Christmas Eve buffet dinner, RMB468 for Christmas Day buffet dinner, prices subject to 15 percent service charge. Open (DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou).
The Paddy Field
Mozzarella with mixed vegetables, seafood chowder, roast ham and turkey, Christmas bread and butter pudding, as well as a free flow of mulled wine, tea or coffee during the meal: Christmas dinner at the Paddy Field is guaranteed to be a hit. Reserve your spot by calling 8360 1379.
Dec 24-25, all day; RMB208 for adults, RMB108 for children under 12 years old. The Paddy Field.
Pearl Lounge (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou)
The Pearl Lounge is presenting an enchanting snowflake-themed afternoon tea this Christmas. Spice up your holiday with sumptuous savories and pastries, including candied dried fruit scones with cinnamon cream and truffle and chestnut mousseline on gingerbread. Don’t miss this fantastic holiday special and the chance to relax to soothing music while enjoying the PL’s classic European interior.
Until Dec 31, 2-5.30pm; RMB438 for two, RMB318 per set, prices subject to 15 percent service charge. Pearl Lounge (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou).
Rebel Rebel
Reserve your spot at Rebel Rebel for a Christmas lunch and/or dinner, both of which will feature homemade pumpkin soup, roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce and other mouthwatering edibles. Book your table by calling 8520 1579.
Dec 24-25, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-midnight; RMB188. Rebel Rebel Cafe & Bar.
White Tiger Restaurant (Chimelong Hotel)
Join Kaka the tiger and Santa Claus this Christmas at the White Tiger Restaurant, where you can also enjoy live music, a choir, clown acts and a cocktail party before dinner. Christmas delicacies will satisfy your holiday cravings, while family-friendly activities will make your holiday memorable for the whole family.
Dec 24-25, 7-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9pm; Christmas Eve: lunch RMB277 for adults, RMB185 for children; dinner RMB402 for adults, RMB236 for children; Christmas Day: lunch RMB277 for adults, RMB185 for children; dinner RMB381 for adults, RMB236 for children. White Tiger Restaurant (Chimelong Hotel).
Wilber’s
Highlights from Wilber’s upcoming X-mas feast include roast turkey and pumpkin soup with wild mushrooms, truffles and parmesan cheese, grilled beef rib eye with a creamy mustard seed sauce and turkey meatballs with cranberry jam. At RMB980 for two people, the restaurant’s holiday menu comprises five delectable dishes, as well as mulled wine or homemade jasmine and rose tea. Call 3761 1101 for more information.
Dec 24-25, 5.30-8pm (Dec 24), 8.30-10pm (Dec 25); RMB980 for two. Wilber’s.
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