Tao Tao Ju

Came here on June 29, 2013. Tao Tao Ju is the top teahouse in Guangzhou, and this branch is located in the main store on the old commercial street. I chose to come here specifically because eating here is basically a tourist project. When I arrived at the restaurant early in the morning, there were already many people inside. I was alone, so I had to share a table with others. There was no waiter in the restaurant to show me the seats, so I had to find them myself. Just when I didn't know where to sit, an old lady found me and said something. She found that I didn't understand Cantonese, so she switched to Mandarin and said "Sit here" with a standard Cantonese accent... The whole process was a very real "travel" experience. After sitting down and looking around, I found that most of the diners were locals, both men and women, young and old. It seems that I also saw the legendary scene of blind dates taking advantage of morning tea... It can be said that in the lobby of this restaurant, you can also see the fireworks of the life of the old Cantonese. I won't comment on the food. It's delicious. I ate it all by myself, but I was so full that I passed the lunch directly.

Tao Tao Ju's main store in Diyipu is a century-old store on Guangzhou's Shangxiajiu Commercial Pedestrian Street. Compared with other branches in the city, this store has more historical elements, especially the sky garden on the top floor, where you can see the whole picture of Tao Tao Pavilion and the old Xiguan charm that stretches along Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. As for snacks, there are many innovative dim sum products that cater to the tastes of young people. The flow of people is relatively large on holidays, but it is relatively quiet on weekdays.

Tao Tao Ju is a century-old teahouse. The most talked-about thing about it is the plaque inscribed by Kang Youwei, a tea drinker, for Tao Tao Ju. It is a witness to a century-long history. The old Tao Tao Ju store located on Diyifu Road now uses a new Cantonese style decoration. It has less of the old Xiguan atmosphere and more of the noise of Internet celebrities. In terms of products, there is no trace of traditional Cantonese dim sum and Cantonese stir-fry, but more of a fusion of innovative dishes.

Tao Tao Ju is a famous restaurant in Guangzhou. If you come to Guangzhou, you must come to Tao Tao Ju for a morning tea. This one on the Diyifu Road is the main store of Tao Tao Ju, located in the famous Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street area in the center of Guangzhou. Many tourists come here for its reputation. Tao Tao Ju is decorated in a Hong Kong style, combining Chinese and Western styles, and is relatively luxurious and elegant with a comfortable environment. Considering that we can taste as many kinds of food as possible, we ordered three snacks that ranked high at Tao Tao Ju, namely, prawn king prawn roe siomai, lava buns, and steamed pork ribs with taro. The prawn king prawn roe siomai looks like a bundle, with full meat filling, a large prawn and orange-red shrimp roe at the edge of the skin, which is beautiful and delicious. The "liquid sand" of the lava bun is sweet and salty, with a delicate taste. The steamed pork ribs with taro are powdery and have the aroma of Libo taro. The ribs are steamed crispy and fragrant, and they are all very delicious. It is delicious on the tip of the tongue, worthy of being a "Chinese time-honored brand". !

This Tao Tao Ju is close to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, and the morning tea ends at 11 o'clock. The refreshments are all ready-made, and you can take whatever you like. It is very convenient and clear at a glance. Of course, there is no service. There are many local elderly people who come here for morning tea. The overall atmosphere is happy. There are many kinds of refreshments and authentic tastes. My family is very satisfied.

The first time I went there, I didn't know how to eat. The waiter took me to my seat and gave me a list. I took the list and took the food. The waiter stamped it and I paid the bill. Durian pastry, custard buns, and other snacks were really good, but I didn't eat chicken feet. The photos of the food were not in my phone, so I couldn't upload them. I must go and taste it. The price is okay. I just feel that it is not a full meal, but Guangzhou people are very enthusiastic. The Guangzhou aunt who shared the table with us told us which one was delicious, called the waiter for us, and finally bought souvenirs and opened a takeaway order to waive the tea fee.

Xiguan, Guangzhou is the real old Guangzhou, where there are many delicious foods and century-old shops. Taotaoju is one of them. It opened during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It was originally a teahouse. It is said that the founder named the shop after his wife, Grape, so it was called "Grape House". It seems that there was such a trick to coax wives in the Qing Dynasty. After several changes of hands, it was changed to "Taotaoju", which means that you can enjoy tea and enjoy it here. Taotaoju has gradually become one of the most famous teahouses in Guangzhou. I made an appointment with friends to have a meal here, but I arrived late. It happened to be the lunch and afternoon tea time. There were already dozens of people waiting for afternoon tea downstairs. Looking at the situation, I quickly took a number and waited for afternoon tea with an empty stomach. If you are not a big family drinking tea in a popular teahouse in Guangzhou, you must share a seat. So I shared a seat with two couples. It doesn't matter if we order our own dishes. The lively hall is like a vegetable market. Anyway, I can't hear what other tables are saying. There are so many kinds of food and I want to try them all, but I can’t waste too much, so I ordered the most irresistible dishes. The taste is very good, and combined with the atmosphere, how can I not enjoy the meal.

A veritable Guangzhou teahouse, this is the first meal in Guangzhou! As soon as you arrive, the waiter will ask you what kind of tea you want to drink. It is worth mentioning that even if you don’t drink tea, you will still be charged for the tea seat, so just appreciate the tea culture of Guangzhou and have a pot of tea before the meal! The dim sum is delicious, the quantity is also very large, and the price is relatively affordable... Very authentic Cantonese flavor...