Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Guilin locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Guilin Noodles? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Guilin.
Breakfast: Guilin Noodles is Guilin locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 市中心, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Guilin Noodles and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Guilin Noodles veteran near 阳朔, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 两江四湖, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 市中心 old Guilin Noodles (20-year veteran); ② 阳朔 trendy Guilin Noodles (good ambiance); ③ 两江四湖 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 漓江; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 象鼻山; ⑥ 壮族文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.