Dim Sum at Taotaoju, Guangzhou

Taotaoju, meaning “House of Happiness,” a Guangzhou icon since 1880, is famed for Cantonese cuisine. Initially a teahouse for scholars, it became a fine-dining restaurant in 1933. With several locations across Guangzhou, it serves over 200 dim sum varieties, including shrimp dumplings (xia jiao), char siu buns (cha shao bao), and unique wasabi prawn dishes. Signature dishes like roasted pigeon (kao ge zi) and milk-yolk buns (nai huang bao) shine. Michelin-recognized, Taotaoju blends Lingnan heritage with modern elegance.Read more