Dadong's Peking Roast Duck propelled both its Beijing and Shanghai stores onto the Michelin list. You can try it here at the Shenzhen store, which also happens to be famous for its sea cucumber dishes.

From the gold-trimmed décor to the crisp white tablecloths, Phoenix House is a staunchly old-school spot in which to sample the Guangdong foodie culture of zǎo chá (dim sum), served daily until 3.30 p.m.

Similar to the plain Teochew porridge stalls, sweet potato porridge here is just a side character lending its name to the restaurant. Dozens of side dishes, from braised goose and pork trotters to blanched squid and even lobster, are available on display for you to choose.

Right at home in the flashy One Avenue lifestyle complex, this slick Sydney import serves pictureperfect Aussie brunch fare like fusion eggs benny with smoky pulled pork and “onsen” eggs (cooked sous-vide) on a toasted croissant.