Ever Joint Hotel,

No. 2 Zhong Yin Road, Kaiping

Tel: (0750) 233 3333

Cantonese: Featuring seafood and regional specialties, with distinct Kaiping characteristics.

Open: 7 am ? 2 pm, 5 pm ? 11 pm

Credit cards: American Express, Diner?s Club, MasterCard, Visa, and all major domestic credit cards accepted

Laughing Buddha Restaurant

Yu Tai Temple, Huicheng, Guifeng Mountain, Xinhui District

Tel: (0750) 618 2165

Vegetarian: Yummy vegetarian snacks and dishes are served on an outdoor terrace under the trees, overlooking a leafy slope. Indoor dining also available

Open: 6 am ? 8 pm

Credit cards: not accepted

King Food Street

4th Floor, Golden Century Plaza, No. 118 Yingbin Avenue, Jiangmen

Tel: (0750) 392 8888 ext. 1833

Asian: Various types of Chinese regional cuisine as well as Indian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian dishes are served up from 20 open kitchens in a lively atmosphere

Open: 10 am ? 3 pm, 5 pm ? 11 pm Monday ? Friday; 9 am ? 11 pm Saturday, Sunday, and holidays

Credit cards: American Express, Diner?s Club, MasterCard, Visa, and all major domestic credit cards accepted

Kane Da Chu Japanese Restaurant

2nd Floor, Yucca Hotel, No. 118 Yingbin Avenue, Jiangmen

Tel: (0750) 392 8888 ext. 1870

Japanese: Cold platters, iron barbecue, robatayaki, and complementary saki are featured in this contemporary Japanese eatery with eight private tatami rooms and five private iron barbecue rooms. The latter, with food fried up right before your very eyes by expert chefs, are highly popular, and highly recommended

Open: 11 am ? 2.30 pm; 5 pm ? 11 pm

Credit cards: American Express, Diner?s Club, MasterCard, Visa, and all major domestic credit cards accepted

Li Yuan Tian Shan Restaurant (Yun Mei School)

Li Yuan Watch Tower

Tourist Village, Kaiping

Tel: (0750) 267 6228

Cantonese: Tasty peasant fare in a beautifully restored village school; outdoor seating available

Open: 9 am ? 9 pm

Credit cards: not accepted

Lily Korean Restaurant

2nd Floor, Yucca Hotel, No. 118 Yingbin Avenue, Jiangmen

Tel: (0750) 392 8888 ext. 1872

Korean: Reputedly the most popular Korean restaurant in town, this upscale eatery has developed a loyal following among Korean expats in the city as well as with visiting Korean businessmen and tourists

Open: 10 am ? 10 pm

Credit cards: American Express, Diner?s Club, MasterCard, Visa, and all major domestic credit cards accepted

Mental Cultivation Chinese Restaurant

Celeste Palace Hotel, No. 22, 1 Gangkou Road, Jiangmeny

Tel: (0750) 318 3288

Cuisine: Cantonese

Cantonese food with local and regional characteristics.

Open: 7.30 am ? 11.30 pm

Credit cards: American Express, Diner?s Club, MasterCard, Visa, and all major domestic credit cards accepted

Run Ji Chinese Restaurant

No 40 De Xing Lane (near Bar Street), Jiangmen

Tel: (0750) 338 1001

Coffee house: Eight kinds of rich, strong coffee, freshly ground and individually brewed; a light menu of local specialties, Chinese desserts, sandwiches, and simple Western fare in a bright, clean, and friendly atmosphere.

Open: 10 am ? 2 am

Credit cards: not accepted

Shui Yun Tian Teahouse

Bai Shui Dai Tourist District, Jiangmen

Tel: (0750) 382 9088

Cantonese: Cantonese dim sum and snacks; Chinese tea ceremony; a Western dining room opens in May. Located in Bai Shui Dai, Jiangmen?s green lung; there are 10 private dining rooms, tastefully furnished with Chinese antiques, calligraphy, and scrolls; tranquil setting and wonderful views of the park; crowded on weekends

Open: 11 am ? 12 midnight

Credit cards: all major domestic credit cards accepted

Xian He Lake Villa

He Xian Lake Tourist District, Heshan

Tel: (0750) 877 6433

Cantonese: Local and regional specialties made with organic vegetables, free range poultry, and fish caught from the adjoining reservoir. Rustic outdoor dining in a lovely natural setting with menu cards indicating the medical value of each dish (in Chinese only); drink beer under the stars until the wee hours; indoor dining also available

Open: 7.30 am ? 2 am

Credit cards: all major domestic credit cards accepted

Price guide

How much you spend depends on what you order. This guide is to give you just a rough idea of what a typical meal would cost per person.

A word to the wise: things change. It?s always good to call ahead to verify that the information in this guide is still correct.