Song Sichuan Cuisine 宋 · 川菜 (Guangzhou, CHINA) ★★★★☆

Another short trip to Guangzhou was quickly drawing to a close. As we have time for one last meal before we took off for Guangzhou South Station (廣州南站), I made sure that this one counted.

Situated on the fourth floor of G.T. Land Plaza Winter (高德置地廣場 冬廣場) in Tianhe District (天河區), Song Sichuan Cuisine (宋 · 川菜) is a modern Sichuan restaurant known for both its traditional dishes and contemporary flair. 

A Michelin starred restaurant since 2019, Song boasts a striking interior that features over 400,000 glass feathers hanging from the ceiling.

Their signature offerings include spicy boiled tiger grouper (沸騰老虎班), roasted 42-day Peking Duck (四十二天精飼北京烤鴨) and spicy crab, all of which could be in play for us this afternoon.

There is a separate kitchen that houses a dedicated wood fire for their Peking duck, a detail that underscored the care behind the dish.

Given that many of us prefer milder spice levels (or zero spice level), I fully expected a challenge navigating the menu this afternoon.

Sliced pork with garlic and chili (蒜泥白肉) (¥68) — A dish brimming with heat, with thin slices of fatty pork absorbing the chili oil beautifully.

Roasted 42-day Peking duck (四十二天精飼北京烤鴨) (¥268) — Jujube wood-roasted and served tableside.

The crispy skin arrived separated onto two plates, accompanied by cucumber, hawthorn jelly, sugar, scallion, and, intriguingly, garlic purée and peanut-infused hoisin sauce (both of which I haven't tried with my Peking duck before). 

The skin was wonderfully smoky and aromatic.

It was incredibly satisfying to roll up the smoky skin with duck meat and condiments.

Stir-fried choy sum with garlic (蒜蓉菜心) (¥48) — A bright greens dish to balance the richness of the meat.

Even with a full house in the afternoon, the kitchen’s passion shone through in every dish. If anything, Song Sichuan Cuisine confirms its status as a standout, both for its cuisine and its stunning ambiance.

Food Rating: 7/10

Price: ¥¥¥

Address: Shop 417, Level 4 G.T. Land Plaza Winter, Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China

广州市天河区花城大道高德置地冬广场4楼417号

Closest Metro Station: Huacheng Dadao (花城大道)

Tel: +86 (020) 8741-2345

Opening Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 5:30pm - 9:30pm daily

Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/37/6KcM