丰乐园酒楼(龙华西路店)

We don't really go to those trendy dim sum restaurants here, but this is one I'd take friends to. The red rice rolls are their signature dish; the skin is thin and crispy enough, and the dipping sauce isn't greasy at all. The shrimp dumplings are also generous, with plenty of shrimp meat inside, not the kind that's all powdery. Two of us ordered five or six dishes, and the bill came to a little over 100 yuan, which is a normal price for us. The waiters are quick and efficient; you don't need to ask them to pour tea or clear plates. I generally dislike queuing in touristy lines, so this place is perfect.

The shrimp dumplings were really good, with thin wrappers and generous fillings; every bite was full of shrimp. I also recommend the red sausage; it's not the starchy kind, and you can taste chunks of meat. The boat congee was cooked to perfection, with plenty of toppings. By the way, if you go, remember to go early. When I arrived at noon, there was already a queue. The table turnover is quite fast, but the wait can be annoying.

I passed through Yunfu before, and my friend insisted on taking me to a famous old shop. The double-skin milk pudding was indeed rich; the skin was so thick you could pick it up, not the watery, artificial kind. The Xijiang River seafood rice noodles were a pleasant surprise—sour and spicy, the noodles soaked up the broth, and the umami flavor was quite strong. The two of us ordered three dishes, and the bill came to a little over fifty yuan per person. I was stuffed! I suggest you go in the afternoon when it's less crowded and you won't have to wait for a table.