8 Guangzhou restaurants awarded Michelin star in new guide

The Michelin Guide unveiled a selection of 63 restaurants in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on June 29, making its second foray into the Chinese mainland after Shanghai last year.

Guangzhou, the global hub for Cantonese food, became the 32nd destination in the Michelin Guide's footprint worldwide.

Michael Ellis, international director for the Michelin Guide, said in a news release: "This very first Guangzhou selection highlights a great local gastronomic interest. In this city, the culinary scene reflects great talent in the kitchen, wonderful ingredients and a mastery of different flavors."