Panxi Restaurant
A legendary Cantonese culinary institution established in 1880 offering authentic dim sum and traditional banquet cuisine in a classical Lingnan garden setting

Key Information
Established
1880
Architectural Style
Lingnan Garden
Specialty
Dim Sum and Banquet Cuisine
Cultural Status
National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Seating Capacity
800 guests
Famous Dish
Panxi Shrimp Dumplings
Tea Selection
Over 50 varieties
Historical Recognition
China Time-Honored Brand
Panxi Restaurant stands as one of Guangzhou's most prestigious and historic dining establishments with over 140 years of culinary heritage. Located within the beautiful Liwan Lake Park complex, this restaurant represents the pinnacle of Cantonese cuisine in an authentic Lingnan garden environment. The restaurant features traditional architectural elements including moon gates, winding corridors, pavilions, and water features that create a serene dining atmosphere. Panxi has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage site for its preservation of traditional Cantonese cooking techniques and banquet culture. The restaurant specializes in classic dim sum prepared by master chefs who have preserved recipes passed down through generations, as well as elaborate banquet dishes that showcase the essence of Cantonese culinary philosophy emphasizing freshness, balance, and seasonal ingredients.
Things to Do
- Experience traditional morning tea ceremony with classic dim sum varieties
- Taste authentic Cantonese banquet dishes in private pavilion rooms
- Explore the beautiful Lingnan garden architecture and water features
- Watch master chefs prepare dim sum through visible kitchen windows
- Learn about Cantonese culinary history through the restaurant's museum displays
- Enjoy seasonal specialty dishes that change with traditional Chinese solar terms
- Participate in traditional tea pouring ceremonies with expert tea masters
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