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Orient Express French restaurant

No.1 North Shamian Street, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China
13544364070
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Ranked #26 of 2,730 restaurants in Guangzhou
Price range: S$20 - S$42
Cuisines: French
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Stockport, England
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82 reviews 82 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We manged to get a seat in one of the carriages and enjoyed three courses from the set menu which at roughly £10 found really good value and great tasting food. Would return if was in the area.

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See 3 more reviews by hi0161 for Guangzhou
Beirut, Lebanon
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79 reviews 79 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

This restaurant is among the best in Guangzhou. With a French management the menu is professionally designed to include various choices. We were a group of four and everyone enjoyed the appetizers, meal and desserts to the Max. If the weather is good you can also enjoyed the tranquil outdoor seating which is rare in Guangzhou.

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See 5 more reviews by Sami K for Guangzhou
Bingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A friend of mine booked this place for us. She booked the restaurant through a group-coupon website called Meituang(美團網)。If any of you work in China long term, and are able to read a bit of Mandarin or, can find someone who can read Mandarin for you, you should give it a try. You will get a discount of about 1/3... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I was taken here for a corporate dinner last night. Service was excellent and attentive without being overbearing. Their bread is EXCELLENT. We shared starters, and had mains. I had the Salade Lyonnaise and a good old Steak-Frites. We had no room for dessert, sadly. The French red wine was good. Overall it was a beautiful meal in a colonnial... More

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Guangzhou, China
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Those who loved the french movie "Brice de Nice" will enjoy the culinary experience "Jean Marc de Guangzhou" at Orient Express. Jean-Marc the owner of the restaurant is a fascinating french man. Former professional freestyle skier and windsurfer, Jean-Marc is endlessly now waiting for the perfect wave or snow in his romantic restaurant located in the small island of Shamian... More

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Oostende Belgium
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27 reviews 27 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

If you to Orient Express, you get what you expect: good french kitchen at a reasonable price. Drinks (wine and beers) are also at good prices. They have a nice terras where it is good to have an apperitive. Also for some parties you can rent a train wagon. Good place to have a bite after a refreshing walk on... More

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Moore, Ok
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11 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

My experience at this place as been outstanding. Food is always top notch, VERY VERY CLEAN ALWAYS, the Owner Couple are always on top of everything. This is not a 5 star restaruant, its a 10 STAR RESTARUANT. No place in Guangzhou can come close to this place. The owner is not Chinese and he knows Food Safety, you can... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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4 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

In the beautiful surroundings of the old colonial district of Guangzhou, is a restaurant owned by a lovely Chinese woman and a little arrogant Frenchman but the wines are great at very reasonable prices. Food tasty, attractive and nicely presented. Type of fusion cuisine with a French flavor Lovely service. It's the perfect place for the evening. You can really... More

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Paris, France
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

after a marvellous first time at the orient express, we visited again, on our second trip to Guangzhou. definately worth it !! The food is fabulous, fresh, and imaginative. certainly by local standards, the price is higher, and the service, it would seem depends on the staff who are on duty that occasion. but our visits have been very positive.... More

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Copenhagen
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

I tend to get tired of chinese food very quickly, whenever I visit China (I go there 2-3 times a year). I was a bit skeptic, but since I stayed nearby, I gave it a try. Ordered the steak with fries and pepper sauce, with a glass of Medoc wine. Service is a joke (no clue about neither food, nor... More

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