Guangzhou Food Exploration｜Falling in Love with Yunnan Cuisine at Yi Zuo Yi Wang

Yi Zuo Yi Wang's first Guangzhou outlet has finally opened! Located in the heart of Central Park at Tianhui City Plaza, the restaurant's warm yellow-toned interiors create a cozy ambiance 💡, while the lush outdoor greenery offers a relaxing alfresco dining experience 🌿. The staff, dressed in ethnic attire, greet guests with warm hospitality. They say prejudice is like a mountain in one's heart, and Yi Zuo Yi Wang is like the "Foolish Old Man" who moved that mountain. Before trying their food, I—a picky eater—had preconceived notions about Yunnan cuisine. But one taste of their dishes made me fall in love with it. ● **Mint Beef Rolls**: Though it looks spicy, the refreshing mint balances the heat, and the melt-in-your-mouth beef makes this a light yet flavorful dish. ● **Lemongrass Shrimp with Rice Noodles**: Perfect for lazy shrimp-peelers like me—shelled shrimp paired with tangy lemon, fragrant cilantro, and delicate rice noodles. Delicious! ● **Copper Pot Rice with Boletus and Ham**: A must-try staple. Crispy potatoes are the highlight, while the rice absorbs the rich flavors of ham, green peas, and mushrooms—every bite is hearty and satisfying. Pair it with a stir-fried pea shoots for an ideal 2-3 person introduction to Yi Zuo Yi Wang's menu. For the adventurous, don’t miss their seasonal mushroom dishes: ● **Pine Needle Mushrooms with Green Pepper and Litsea Cubeba**: As a Cantonese, I expected spice, but the tangy heat was pleasantly appetizing. The silky texture of the mushrooms is a must-try. ● **Stir-Fried Blue Staining Mushrooms (Jian Shou Qing)**: Finally tried this famed mushroom—uniquely savory and rich. ● **Lemongrass Grilled Sea Bass**: Marinated with aromatic spices, the fish is crispy outside and tender inside—a signature dish indeed! ● **Copper Pot Chicken Stew with Rice Cakes**: Friends described it as a "mushy" delight—tender chicken, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and chewy rice cakes in a carb-loaded, spicy (for Cantonese palates) bliss. Their desserts are just as impressive: ● **Dehong Milk Bread Pudding**: Crispy bread and jelly soaked in Yunnan milk—cool and comforting. ● **Dali Rushan Ice Cream**: Creamy coconut and vanilla ice cream topped with crispy rushan (milk fan)—so good, one serving isn’t enough! ● **Latte**: Made with Yunnan coffee beans and local milk—a must for coffee lovers. Spotting a LABUBU figurine overhead, I thought: after this Yunnan feast, why not check out an exhibition? **【Yi Zuo Yi Wang Yunnan Cuisine (Guangzhou Flagship)**】 📍Address: B206, B2 Floor, Tianhui Plaza, Tianhe, Guangzhou ⏰Hours: 10:00-22:00 …… …… …… …… ❤️ By Claire Mini Zhu, Content Creator & Vlogger ❤️ Original photos/videos: Travel | Outdoors | Fun | Food ❤️ Thanks for the likes + follows!