Guangzhou is China’s most developed southern city. I went here and would have forgotten that I was in China if not for the obvious Chinese characters everywhere. Okay, okay, it’s impossible to forget. But the reason for my saying so was that my stay here was ultra-westernized. I stayed at a modern upscale hotel and ate western food. For a little over a week, I won’t be an authority on Chinese culture and authenticity. The best I could do is to share where I laid my little head to rest each night and where I had enjoyable nibbles (more like gobbles).
I didn’t specifically choose this hotel but that you to whoever did. This is by far my most favorite hotel that I have ever stayed at, including those during travels that I have done but not yet posted. Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe.
It just suits my style. No frills, but ultra-chic.
… and the restaurant options are wonderful.
In Wuhan, we had Chinese almost every meal time that we were craving for something different by then. Italian came up first.
Il Ponte at Hilton Guangzhou. I must tell you I’m not a very good food critic. I just think each course is either awesome, so-so, or bad. For me, everything here is awesome, just don’t ask me why.
I had the grilled salmon.
My companion chose the steak.
I loved the dessert most especially. Chocolate souffle with green tea ice cream
This next restaurant was my favorite during the trip. Our client took us here and we were impressed.
Wang Steak serves full-course meals.
I selected foie gras for appetizer. I will go back here just for that.
Mushroom soup.
Lamb ribs.
Sesame ice cream. I thought it would be weird. Sesame is not a very conventional flavor but surprisingly, it tasted very good.
I think this was our last special meal before flying back home. Our translator (yes, we hired one) took us to this Chinese restaurant in one of the major malls.
Jade Garden.
He ordered for us that’s why I couldn’t keep track of what each dish was. I remember I had no complaints, though.
I also remember raving about the desserts, although they were not traditional Chinese.
Creme Brulee - a common favorite
… and this unforgettable Oatmeal Cheesecake.
Guangzhou fed me well, I must say.
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