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Asia China Guilin Dining Shiji Rice Noodle / 石记米粉

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Shiji Rice Noodle / 石记米粉

The guide was updated: 2023-01-24

Rice noodles are synonymous with Guilin. It is definitely one of the Chinese people's favourite foods, and you can find Guilin rice noodle restaurants in every city. Here in Guilin, rice noodles are served without soup, topped with sliced meat and fermented vegetables. The sourness is absolutely refreshing. The best rice noodles sometimes hide under a shabby facade. Shiji is one of the oldest rice noodles there is, but if you ask a local, they'll probably say that the best one is always the one that's closest to their house. So just walk into the one nearby that seems to be popular with patrons – you can hardly go wrong.

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Address: 19, Xicheng Lu, Xiangshan District, Guilin
More Info: On the Xicheng Pedestrian Street
Opening hours: 24/7
Phone: +86 139 7839 2393

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Taste Made / 味道制造

Taste Made / 味道制造

You can find Cantonese dim sum here as well as local dishes of Guilin. The dishes are carefully made to look like artwork. It is recommended to book a table in advance.

Guilin Conjee / 桂林粥城

Guilin Conjee / 桂林粥城

Guilin Conjee is an old favourite which serves fine and dedicated rice porridges as well as other dishes. There is always a satisfying and healthy meal worth sampling here.

Chunji Roast Goose / 椿记烧鹅

Chunji Roast Goose / 椿记烧鹅

Chunji serves hands-down the best roast goose in Guilin and it is one of the most prestigious and historical restaurants in the city. In this restaurant, goose comes in all kinds of shapes you can imagine and combined with rice, fried noddles or noddles soup.

McFound / 麦香坊

McFound / 麦香坊

McFound is a restaurant chain with various locations in Guilin. Their modern menu includes western delights and local recipes like sauteed meat shreds with soybean paste or shredded potatoes rolled in the pancake. However, their desserts now are more outstanding than other dishes. Dousha Xueyi is must try: fried sticky rice bun filled with red bean paste, you cannot find it elsewhere.

Shiji Rice Noodle / 石记米粉

Shiji Rice Noodle / 石记米粉

Rice noodles are synonymous with Guilin. It is definitely one of the Chinese people's favourite foods, and you can find Guilin rice noodle restaurants in every city. Here in Guilin, rice noodles are served without soup, topped with sliced meat and fermented vegetables. The sourness is absolutely refreshing. The best rice noodles sometimes hide under a shabby facade. Shiji is one of the oldest rice noodles there is, but if you ask a local, they'll probably say that the best one is always the one that's closest to their house. So just walk into the one nearby that seems to be popular with patrons – you can hardly go wrong.

Agan Restaurant / 阿甘酒家

Agan Restaurant / 阿甘酒家

Agan specializes in Guangxi cuisine. It is popular among both tourists and locals. They have all kinds of Guilin's specialities with high quality and reasonable price. The beer fish is a must try.

Jinlongzhai / 金龙寨

Jinlongzhai / 金龙寨

This is a local restaurant that serves authentic dishes of Guilin. Scorched rice with beef, sticky rice with pork rib and steamed buns with yolk filling are the dishes you simply cannot miss.

Guilin Night Market / 西城路步行街

Guilin Night Market / 西城路步行街

You cannot miss the red tents of Guilin Night Market lining in long rows. Locals sell all kind of handicrafts like embroidery balls, brocades, flutes, snacks and local specialities, porcelain and ceramics products like smoking pipes, Chinese seals, paintings as well as calligraphy.

Xiaohongmao Sticky Rice / 小红帽糯米饭

Xiaohongmao Sticky Rice / 小红帽糯米饭

Xiaohongmao definitely holds a place in the hearts of locals. It has become a daily routine for students and workers from nearby areas to have a hot sticky rice ball for breakfast. One can get a nice start to the day at only 3-10 RMB.

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