The Pearl River Delta's abundant seafood supplies assure that seafood lovers will have no shortage of their favorite fare. Though Dongguan does have some of its own traditional food, a history marked by several mass-migrations has ensured that Dongguan's offerings of Chinese food remain eclectic, if not comprehensive. Dongguan's role as a major economic engine has also assured demand for foreign food, as expats from all over the world set up businesses and source their manufacturing in the area.

 

For those seeking to try out local delicacies, there is no better place than local food fares and restaurant districts. b>Houjie Street is considered among the best thoroughfares for snacks in town and is a great place to try out a bowl of Lai Fen (thick rice noodles with a strongly flavored sauce and most often - roast goose). Also worth checking out is Daojiao Town where you can taste original Zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves).

 

If you're looking for seafood, there's definitely no shortage of selection. A great place to head to is Humen Town, where you'll find green crab, mantis shrimp, greasy-backed shrimp and stone grouper on the menu.

 

Other restaurant districts to check out include the Garden New Village on Huayuan Street (international and local fare), as well as Humen Town's Xinwan Street and Chang'an Town's Xinmin Street - both great for seafood.

 

If you're looking for a more textured dinner experience, you might want to give Sahara, in the Moon Bay Garden complex on Dongcheng Avenue, a try. You'll be able to choose from American, European and Middle Eastern cuisines while taking in Arabian décor and music played by a live band. Also on Dongcheng Avenue is Pizzeria Calzone.

 

The Pousthouse Restaurant has a spacious patio for those who like to dine in the open air, while those looking for quality German fair and authentic German beer can go down to Xin Shi Dai Guang Chang to find the newly-opened Fiasko. Those looking for vegetarian can make their way down to Fortunail Vegetarian Restaurant on Yujing New Time Walking Street.

 

Though Mexican food is difficult to find almost anywhere in China, Dongguan's culinary scene has developed at least as rapidly as it's other economic sectors, and anyone willing to ask their hotel concierge or even local expats will probably find almost any kind of food they can imagine.