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Part two: Six courtyard restaurants in Guanlan, Guanhu and Fucheng

The first installment of this guide explored courtyard dining in the more urban neighborhoods of Minzhi, Longhua and Dalang. Part two heads north to Guanlan, Guanhu and Fucheng, where restaurants occupy garden compounds, converted village buildings and relaxed rural-style settings.

The food is equally varied. Diners can choose from Cantonese and Hunan cooking, freshwater fish, farm-style dishes and private dining near some of Longhua’s best-known cultural destinations.

澜熙·堂 民间院子 | Cantonese-Hunan dining in an expansive Chinese garden

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Small bridges, ponds, pavilions and landscaped grounds make the setting the main attraction at this expansive garden restaurant. Diners can stroll through the grounds and watch koi before sitting down to eat, giving the venue the feel of a garden retreat rather than a conventional dining room.

The menu combines Cantonese and Hunan cooking, with dishes intended largely for sharing. Representative choices include steamed fish with Huadiao rice wine, assorted Hunan-style preserved meats and Chaoshan-style braised goose.

Best for: Family meals, company gatherings and larger groups

Cuisine: Cantonese and Hunan

Average spending: About 92 yuan (US$13.60) per person

Add: Unit 101, Building A7, ICC.AI Park, 72 Guanlan Boulevard, Xinhe Community, Fucheng Subdistrict (福城街道新和社区观澜大道72号ICC.AI园A7栋101)

Getting there: Metro Line 4 to Zhucun Station (竹村站). The restaurant is a short distance from the station, but visitors should use map navigation to select the most convenient exit and walking route.

拾院私厨·粤湘融合菜（大和印象店） | Cantonese-Hunan cooking in a converted former granary

This restaurant occupies a former granary that has been converted into a Chinese courtyard while retaining architectural details associated with traditional Hakka buildings. Its weathered materials and spacious private rooms give it a stronger sense of local history than a newly built themed restaurant.

The kitchen serves Cantonese-Hunan fusion dishes, including Hunan-style fish head casserole and pigeon prepared in two different styles. The combination of a large courtyard and roomy private dining areas makes it particularly suitable for company gatherings, business entertaining and group celebrations.

Best for: Group celebrations, company gatherings and business meals

Cuisine: Cantonese-Hunan fusion

Average spending: About 105 yuan per person

Add: 140 Dahe Road, Guanhu Subdistrict （观湖街道大和路140号）

Getting there: The restaurant is near the Shijiguangchang stop (世纪广场, or Century Square Station) on the Longhua Tram. Visitors arriving by tram may find it easier to transfer to a taxi or map-based ride-hailing service.

凤关居农苑·粤湘菜（观澜店） | Family dining in a garden-style farm setting

Abundant greenery and small animals make this the most family-oriented restaurant in the second installment. It presents a more polished version of a traditional nongjiale, a casual rural restaurant where visitors enjoy regional dishes in a farm- or countryside-inspired setting.

The menu combines Cantonese and Hunan cooking, providing both mild and spicy options for groups with different preferences. Portions are designed for sharing, making the restaurant particularly suitable for extended-family meals and relaxed weekend gatherings.

Best for: Families with children and casual group meals

Cuisine: Cantonese and Hunan

Average spending: About 95 yuan per person

Add: 120 Guanlan Boulevard, Fucheng Subdistrict (福城街道观澜大道120号)

Getting there: The restaurant is not immediately beside a metro station. A taxi or map-based ride-hailing service is recommended.

鳌湖小院·海胖子超鲜（观澜店） | Hunan cooking in a converted Hakka village house

Set in a converted Hakka village house near Aohu Art Village, this restaurant combines regional Hunan cooking with one of the most culturally distinctive settings in the guide. The renovated courtyard has several private rooms and can be included in a wider visit to Aohu’s murals, village lanes and art spaces.

The restaurant specializes in Hunan home-style dishes. One of its signature items is a steamed, flower-shaped bun with a soft texture and lightly sweet flavor, providing a gentle contrast to the bolder savory and spicy dishes on the menu.

Best for: Meals with friends, family gatherings and an Aohu Art Village outing

Cuisine: Hunan home-style cooking

Average spending: About 170 yuan per person

Add: 123 Lao’er Village, Niuhu, Guanlan Subdistrict (观澜街道牛湖老二村123号)

Getting there: Metro Line 4 to Niuhu Station (牛湖站), Exit C. From the station, follow map navigation or take a short taxi ride into Aohu Art Village.

回家乡·土鳖小院 | Rustic Hunan cooking in an open-air farmyard

An open-air courtyard and deliberately rustic surroundings distinguish this casual Hunan restaurant. Compared with the more formal garden venues in the guide, it offers a relaxed, rural-style atmosphere and straightforward dishes intended for sharing among larger groups.

The menu centers on Hunan country cooking, including herbal soft-shelled turtle soup, wood-fired chicken, seasonal vegetables and pork stewed with glass noodles. Its informal setting and accessible prices make it a practical choice for family meals and gatherings with friends.

Best for: Casual family meals and larger groups

Cuisine: Hunan country-style cooking

Average spending: About 99 yuan per person

Add: Building 1513, south of Guan’guang Road, Dashuikeng, Guanlan Subdistrict (观澜街道大水坑观光路以南1513栋)

Getting there: The restaurant is not within convenient walking distance of a metro station. Taking a taxi or using a map-based ride-hailing service is advisable.

鹿鸣私宴·庭院私房菜·粤菜 | Cantonese private dining near Aohu Art Village

Located in a Hakka-style courtyard on Qiming Street, this restaurant provides a quieter and more refined stop during a visit to Aohu Art Village. It also has private rooms and a teahouse, making it suitable for both business entertaining and a leisurely meal with friends.

The menu focuses on Cantonese private-kitchen cooking, with dishes including mushroom and meat soup, pork ribs with plum sauce, crispy pigeon and seasonal freshwater fish. The flavors are generally milder than those at the Hunan restaurants in this guide.

A meal here can be combined with a walk through Aohu Art Village. Guanlan Printmaking Village is another cultural destination in the surrounding area, although visitors should use a taxi or map-based ride-hailing service rather than assume it is within a short walk.

Best for: Private dinners, business meals and cultural outings

Cuisine: Cantonese private-kitchen cooking

Average spending: About 120 yuan per person

Add: 216 Qiming Street, Niuhu, Guanlan Subdistrict (观澜街道牛湖启明街216号)

Getting there: Metro Line 4 to Niuhu Station (牛湖站), Exit B. Continue on foot using map navigation or take a short taxi ride to Aohu Art Village.

Before you go

Average spending figures are based on Dianping listings. Prices, menus, opening hours and private-room availability may change. Check the restaurant’s latest Dianping listing or contact it directly before visiting.