The hotly anticipated 2026 Michelin Guide Guangzhou & Shenzhen was officially released on 18 August 2026. This is the first time the "food bible" has included Shenzhen in its judging, and the first time Guangzhou and Shenzhen have shared a single combined list. The full guide features 176 restaurants, of which Shenzhen accounts for 59 — debuting with 2 two-star, 5 one-star and 21 Bib Gourmand picks. Hong Kong foodies heading to Shenzhen finally have an international-grade reference.
🏆 Shenzhen's Two Two-Star Restaurants: Fine Cantonese at the Helm
The highest honour in Shenzhen's debut list goes to two restaurants specialising in refined Cantonese cuisine:
Dongwan · The Bay by Chef Fei (東灣) (Two Stars)
Located inside the Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen and helmed by celebrated chef Huang Jinghui (Chef Fei). Chef Fei also runs the two-star Guangzhou restaurant Jiang (江), and this year received the inaugural Mentor Chef Award — his credentials speak for themselves. If you want to try his signature Cantonese dishes, remember to book ahead.
Yunjing (雲璟) (Two Stars)
Perched high in the Shenzhen Bay Tower, Yunjing serves contemporary Cantonese cuisine with sweeping views over Shenzhen Bay. It reinvents traditional Cantonese cooking with modern flair — many gourmets consider it the "ceiling of high-altitude Cantonese cuisine".
⭐ Five One-Star Restaurants: Chaozhou, French and Taizhou Flavours All Represented
- Chaoshanchao (潮上潮) (Chaozhou Cuisine): A benchmark for refined Chaozhou cooking, known for its superb soups, braised meats and seafood — traditional Chaoshan flavours elevated to fine dining.
- Ensue (Innovative Cuisine): A fusion restaurant led by an acclaimed foreign chef, blending local ingredients with international techniques — one of Shenzhen's fine dining flagships.
- Fumée (拂鳴) (Innovative Cuisine): Contemporary creative cuisine where both presentation and flavour deliver surprises.
- OPUS 388 (Modern French Cuisine): If you want a proper French meal in Shenzhen, this is a top pick.
- Xin Rong Ji (新榮記) (Taizhou Cuisine): A Taizhou cuisine heavyweight known for seafood and home-style dishes, with a solid reputation across its many branches nationwide.
💡 Tip: For starred restaurants, use the Dianping app to check the latest booking availability and set-menu prices. Popular time slots usually require booking one to two weeks in advance.
💰 21 Bib Gourmand Picks: Value-for-Money Neighbourhood Eats
For travellers, the most practical section is probably the Bib Gourmand — an award that specifically recognises restaurants offering "friendly prices and consistent quality". Shenzhen's 21 Bib Gourmand entries span more than a dozen cuisines including Cantonese, Chaoshan, Sichuan, Hakka, Hunan and Indonesian, perfectly reflecting Shenzhen's culinary diversity as a "city of migrants". Examples include:
- Jieyang Lao Er Kway Teow Soup (揭陽老二粿條湯): Traditional Chaoshan kway teow soup with a rich broth and generous portions — authentic neighbourhood flavour.
- Gao San Jie Douhua Shop (高三姐豆花店): A small Sichuan-style douhua (tofu pudding) shop — numbing, fragrant and great value.
- Xin Ji Hakka Flavours (新記客家味道): Hakka cuisine beloved by travellers, with everything from stuffed tofu to salt-baked chicken.
How Should travellers Use This List?
- For celebrations or dates: Go straight for the two-star Dongwan or Yunjing, and book ahead to be safe.
- For something new-wave: Ensue, Fumée and OPUS 388 — three innovative kitchens for those who love surprises.
- To eat well on a budget: The Bib Gourmand list is your value guarantee — around RMB 100 per person is enough for a very satisfying meal.
- Remember the list was published in August 2026: Menus, prices and booking situations change, so it's best to confirm on Dianping before you go.
⚠️ Note: Restaurant details in this article are based on the official list. For addresses and operating status, please refer to on-site information and Dianping.
📍 Starred Restaurant Locations + Transport (Reachable from All Three Border Crossings)
- Dongwan (東灣) (Two Stars) | Inside the Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen, UpperHills, Futian District. Near Lianhuashan Park; about a 15-minute taxi ride from Futian Port. We suggest searching "東灣 文華東方" on Amap for direct navigation.
- Yunjing (雲璟) (Two Stars) | Shenzhen Pengrui Raffles Hotel, on the 70th floor, with Shenzhen Bay views. Nanshan District — closest to Shenzhen Bay Port.
- Ensue (One Star) | Innovative cuisine, located in the Futian Convention & Exhibition Center / CBD area, within walking distance of Convention & Exhibition Center Station (Lines 1/4).
- OPUS 388 (One Star) | Modern French cuisine on the 77th floor of a 388-metre tower — that's Ping An Finance Centre in Futian District (5033 Yitian Road), near Shopping Park Station (Line 1) or Futian Station (Line 11).
- Xin Rong Ji (新榮記) (One Star) | Taizhou cuisine; for the Shenzhen branch, we suggest searching the nearest location on Dianping/Amap.
- Fumée (拂鳴) (One Star) and Chaoshanchao (潮上潮) (One Star) | Both require advance booking; addresses may change with mall/hotel updates, so confirm via official channels before you go.
💰 Per-Person Spending Guide (How Much for a Starred Meal?)
- Two-star Cantonese (Dongwan, Yunjing): around HK$790–1,110 (≈¥676–950) per person at lunch; dinner set menus generally exceed HK$1,000.
- One-star innovative/French (Ensue, Fumée, OPUS 388): mostly set-menu format, around HK$1,500–2,500 per person.
- Bib Gourmand (neighbourhood spots): around RMB ¥30–60 per person, i.e. HK$35–70 for a very satisfying meal.
- Tip: To save a little, go for the lunch set menu — same starred kitchen, usually 20–30% cheaper than dinner.
🥢 Bib Gourmand Picks: Where to Eat Them in Luohu and Futian
Among the 21 Shenzhen Bib Gourmand entries, many are in Luohu and Futian — areas travellers frequent — so you can eat there right after crossing the border:
- Jieyang Lao Er Kway Teow Soup (揭陽老二粿條湯) (Luohu) | Shop 9-11, Binyuan Residential Compound, Hongling South Road, Luohu District, Unit 1016. Open over 20 years; signature dishes include duck offal kway teow soup, white-cut duck and fried kway teow. Around ¥55 per person, open 10:00–00:00. There's also a Dongyuan Road branch near Huaqiangbei.
- Xiao Long Beef Noodles (小龍牛肉面) (Futian) | Chongqing noodle style — numbing, spicy and fragrant; expect a queue at lunch.
- Xinhu Village Cu Rou (新湖村促肉) (Longhua Jianshe Road) | Chaoshan-style blanched ingredients with noodles, in Longhua District.
- Gao San Jie Douhua Shop (高三姐豆花店) (Sichuan) | Freshly ground soy milk made into douhua every morning, served with a spicy dipping sauce.
- Jiu Jiu Noodle Shop (九九麵館) | Jiangsu-Zhejiang noodles with a clean, fresh broth at friendly prices.
- Xin Ji Hakka Flavours (新記客家味道) | Hakka pickled noodles and soup noodles, plus stuffed tofu, salt-baked chicken and other authentic Hakka dishes.
🗓️ Where Does the List Come From?
The 2026 Michelin Guide Guangzhou & Shenzhen was released by Michelin officially on 18 August 2026 at MixC Luohu in Shenzhen — the first time the Michelin Guide has included Shenzhen in its judging scope. The combined list features 176 restaurants: 5 two-star, 22 one-star, 73 Bib Gourmand and 76 selected restaurants; Shenzhen accounts for 59 of them (2 two-star, 5 one-star, 21 Bib Gourmand, 31 selected). For the official announcement, visit the Michelin China website.
FAQ
What's the difference between Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand?
Michelin stars judge cooking standards and the overall dining experience; the Bib Gourmand specifically recognises restaurants with friendly prices and consistent quality — generally under RMB ¥100 per person — making it more practical for travellers.
Does Shenzhen have any three-star restaurants?
Not yet. The highest in Shenzhen's debut list is two stars (Dongwan, Yunjing). Only a handful of Chinese cities have three-star restaurants, and currently no restaurant in Guangdong (including Guangzhou and Shenzhen) has achieved three stars.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, especially for two-star and popular one-star restaurants. We suggest checking the latest availability on Dianping and booking one to two weeks in advance. Most Bib Gourmand spots don't take reservations, so going on a weekday lunchtime is best.
Will the list become outdated?
Yes. The list was published in August 2026; restaurants may change menus, relocate or close afterwards. Always confirm the latest status on Dianping/Amap before you go.
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