"Two Michelin stars and Guangzhou's most precise Cantonese kitchen — book the private room for closing a deal over Hele crab."
About Jiang by Chef Fei
The steamed Hele crab arrives under a blanket of minced pork, scented with aged rose vinegar — the dish that first drew the Michelin inspectors to Huang Jinghui's kitchen. It is the clearest statement of what Guangzhou's dining scene does better than almost anywhere: Cantonese cooking that treats a single ingredient with the seriousness most kitchens save for a tasting menu.
Jiang by Chef Fei occupies the third floor of the Mandarin Oriental on Tianhe Road, a few minutes from Taikoo Hui. It has held two Michelin stars in the Chinese fine-dining guide for seven consecutive years through 2025. Expect to spend ¥500 to ¥1,200 per person at dinner; dim sum at lunch starts nearer ¥60 a basket.
The Kitchen
Huang Jinghui — known across the city simply as Chef Fei — built his reputation on restraint. He cooks Cantonese classics without reinvention: roasted Wenchang chicken finished with toasted flaxseed, double-boiled soups that run for hours, char siu cut from a single muscle. The technique is old; the consistency is what earns the stars.
The signature remains the Hele crab steamed with minced pork and rose vinegar, sourced from the seaside town of Hele in Hainan. A progression built around it, with the chicken and a soup course, is the way to read the kitchen. Two Michelin stars, held since the Guangzhou guide's early editions and renewed for 2025, put Jiang among the most decorated Cantonese rooms in the Pearl River Delta.
The Room
The dining room is hushed and low-lit, with widely spaced tables and a handful of private rooms that seat eight to twelve behind sliding doors. Conversation carries easily; there is no music to talk over. Service is jacketed and formal without stiffness, and the wine and tea lists are deep enough to pair a four-hour banquet. Dress is smart — a jacket is never wrong here.
Best for Close a Deal
Book Jiang for closing a deal because the private rooms give you a door that shuts, a tea service that paces a long negotiation, and a kitchen senior partners recognise on sight. Order the banquet menu around the Hele crab and let the room do the rest. For the wider shortlist, see the best restaurants for closing a deal and Guangzhou's client-dinner picks.
Not for
Skip Jiang for a quick or casual meal — the kitchen is built for multi-course banquets, and a solo diner ordering two dishes will feel the formality of an empty private room.
Frequently Asked
Is Jiang by Chef Fei worth it?
Yes — Jiang by Chef Fei is the strongest two-Michelin-star Cantonese table in Guangzhou, and the Hele crab alone justifies the trip. Chef Huang Jinghui cooks classics without gimmicks, which is rarer than it sounds at this level. Budget ¥500 to ¥1,200 per person at dinner, and book a private room if the meal matters.
How hard is it to book Jiang by Chef Fei?
Weekend dinners and private rooms fill a week or more ahead, especially during festival periods. Reserve through the Mandarin Oriental concierge or by phone at +86 20 3808 8885. Lunch, when dim sum is served, is easier to walk into. If you need a private room for a business dinner, ask when you book rather than on arrival.
What is the dress code at Jiang by Chef Fei?
Smart dress is expected, and a jacket suits the room without being mandatory. The dining room is formal and quiet, so the polished business attire most guests arrive in fits naturally. There is no strict enforcement, but shorts and beachwear would look out of place against the hotel-restaurant setting.
What should I order at Jiang by Chef Fei?
Start with the steamed Hele crab with minced pork and rose vinegar, the dish that earned the kitchen its Michelin attention. Add the roasted Wenchang chicken with flaxseed and a double-boiled soup, and you have the spine of the menu. At lunch, the dim sum is worth a dedicated visit on its own.
Is Jiang by Chef Fei good for a business dinner?
Yes — the private rooms, deep tea and wine lists, and four-hour banquet pacing make it one of Guangzhou's best rooms for a business dinner. The kitchen's reputation does quiet work before anyone orders. See our wider guide to restaurants for closing a deal for how it compares globally.
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Practical Information
Address3/F, Mandarin Oriental, 389 Tianhe Road, Tianhe
NeighbourhoodTianhe
CuisineCantonese
Price¥500–1,200 per person; dim sum from ~¥60
Dress CodeSmart / jacket suggested
SeatingMain room + private rooms (8–12)
ReservationHotel concierge / phone
