We have compiled a comprehensive rundown of the choice dinners happening in Guangzhou this Christmas season, because who doesn’t eat on Christmas? Perhaps a turkey because it’s always ‘stuffed.’ Christmas is an excuse to set aside your diet routine and feast on festive eats offered by fine-dining restaurants in fancy hotels and the best Western eateries around.
Happy holidays and bon appetit!
13Factories
Cajun fried turkey, shepherd’s pie, creole shrimp mac ‘n’ cheese as well as delicious sides and sweets – Christmas buffet at 13Factories is as good as it gets. In addition, patrons can enjoy a Christmas Eve plate, featuring Cajun fried turkey, honey glazed pork loin, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, rye crumble apple cake and more. The American eatery is also serving up a Christmas brunch special on December 24 and 25 – highlights include the Drunk Uncle’s Liquid Breakfast of Champions, because who needs to eat when you have a free flow of bacon Bloody Mary’s? Call 3884 9230 to place your reservation.
Christmas buffet: Wed Dec 25, 8-11pm, RMB358 early bird (before Dec 22), RMB388 regular, including a free flow of drinks; Christmas eve plate: Tue Dec 24, all day, RMB158; Brunch: Dec 24-25, 11am-3pm, various prices. 13Factories.
Buongiorno
Christmas Eve dinner will be spiced up by some jazzy tunes at Buongiorno. The Italian restaurant is cooking a set dinner that includes an appetizer, pasta, main and dessert. For more information, call 8363 3587.
Tue Dec 24, 5.30pm-door closed; RMB480. Buongiorno.
Gail’s
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Gail’s is preparing an American-style holiday meal, featuring an all-you-can-eat-and-drink turkey feast. Call 3759 4226 or 8928 0920 to make your reservation.
Tue-Wed Dec 24-25, 6.30-10pm; RMB310 presale, RMB280 early bird (before Dec 20), RMB150 for children between 4 and 10 years old, free for children under 4 years old. Gail’s American Cuisine & Bar.
Hooley’s
At the popular Irish pub and restaurant, a Christmas Eve set dinner and a Christmas Day buffet will sate your holiday binge eating. Expect roasted turkey, a welcome drink, dessert and all the trimmings.
Tue Dec 24, 6-9pm; RMB148; Wed Dec 25, 1-4pm, 5-8pm; RMB198. Hooley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Hotel Nikko Guangzhou
For folks living in the wild district of Huangpu, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou will be serving an Alaskan seafood buffet on Christmas Eve. Call 188 1919 6165 for more information.
Tue Dec 24; RMB999. Hotel Nikko Guangzhou.
Langham Place, Guangzhou
Enjoy an array of festive food at the award-winning restaurants of Langham Place, Guangzhou. Culinary highlights at the luxurious hotel include a buffet dinner at the Open Kitchen, Christmas set menu at Alfresco, as well as a themed afternoon tea at Portal. Santa Claus, live performances, clown magic shows and lucky draws will also be prepared to jazz up your dining experience at the hotel. Call 8916 3388 to make your reservation.
Tue-Wed Dec 24-25, various times and prices. Langham Place, Guangzhou.
Le Grill
On Christmas Eve, savor a five-course dinner with selected wine recommended by Le Grill’s veteran chef. Exquisite dishes include French Gillardeau oysters, butter poached Alaskan king crabs and M5 Australian wagyu beef tenderloin. Join a lucky draw to win hotel stays, buffet vouchers, afternoon tea vouchers and more.
Tue Dec 24, 6-10pm; RMB1,588 per set (with wine) for two people, RMB1,288 per set (without wine) for two people. Le Grill.
Limoni
Festive eats such as goose liver, black truffle, caviar and other special dishes, paired with a wide selection of fine wine, await foodies at this fine Italian establishment on Christmas Eve. Amazing prizes will be given away to diners at Limoni on the evening.
Tue Dec 24, 6-10pm; RMB1,688, including a glass of champagne and luck draw ticket; Wed Dec 25, 6-10pm; RMB1,288, including a glass of champagne. Limoni.
LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
The outstanding culinary establishments at the Garden Hotel have some sumptuous dinners to offer this holiday seasons. Come to the Cascade Café for a themed buffet with a bottle of house wine; dine at the Carousel and enjoy a themed buffet with a complimentary sashimi platter and half a bottle of Laurent Perrier La Cuvée for two; or enjoy a set dinner at the Connoisseur. For more information, call 8333 8989.
Dec 24-25, various times and prices. LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou.
Mai
A Japanese-style set dinner is on offer at Mai in The Westin Pazhou. The seven-course set menu features caviar with shredded yam as appetizer, hamachi, Botan prawn and toro sashimi, abalone with cooked radish teppanyaki, Australian M7 wagyu beef roll with duck liver, Boston lobster miso soup, fried rice with matsutake, as well as red bean dorayaki with seasonal fresh fruit. Diners also have a chance to win amazing prizes.
Tue Dec 24; RMB650. Mai.
The Market Café
Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas buffet dinner at the Market Café in Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. A wide range of chef recommendations including seafood salads, grill selections, duck liver terrine and Boston lobster await hungry diners. Santa Claus will pop up with some secret gifts on Christmas Eve, and there will be a tuna-cutting ceremony.
Tue Dec 24, 6-9.30pm; RMB1,188 for adults, including a free flow of selected drinks, RMB594 for children between 6 and 11 years old, RMB297 for children between 3 and 5 years old; Wed Dec 25, 6-9.30pm; RMB798 for adults, including a free flow of selected drinks, RMB399 for children between 6 and 11 years old, RMB199 for children between 3 and 5 years old. Prices subject to 15% surcharge. The Market Café.
Mezomd
Chef Lucio will be cooking a seafood and beef dinner for patrons at the homey Spanish eatery this Christmas. Featuring fried codfish and prawn or wagyu rump cap as the mains, the set menu will include an appetizer, soup, salad, spaghetti, dessert and drink.
Tue-Wed Dec 24-25, 5.30-10pm; RMB368. Mezomd.
Morton’s Grille
Treat yourselves to a highly-tempting three-course Christmas Eve dinner prepared by Guangzhou’s top-notch steakhouse, Morton’s Grille.
Tue Dec 24, 6-10pm; RMB628 plus 10% per person. Morton’s Grille.
Morgan’s
Join Morgan’s annual Christmas Carvery and enjoy a meaty set dinner priced at RMB218, which will include a glass of house wine, Tiger or Heineken beer or soft drink. The set dinner comprises three appetizers, several mains including roasted turkey and honey-blazed ham as well as a dessert. (We can’t stress enough how good the pork crackling here is).
Tue Dec 24, 6-10pm; Wed Dec 25, noon-3pm, 6-10pm; RMB218. Morgan’s Public House.
Roof Top Bar
Enjoy a holiday feast accompanied by a resident band at LN Hotel Five’s Roof Top Bar. Call 8931 0505 for reservation.
Tue-Wed Dec 24-25, 6.30-9.30pm; RMB888 for two. Roof Top Bar.
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