Who Won What at 2023 That’s Food and Drink Awards (GBA)

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived – the curtain is drawn, the votes tallied, and the coveted plaques gleam in the hands of our deserving champions. 

It’s with unparalleled enthusiasm that we unveil the triumphant bars, restaurants, and personalities that clinched glory at the 2023 That’s Food and Drink Awards (GBA).

Relive the magic with an exclusive glimpse into the ceremony…

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who cast their votes this year, and a special appreciation to our gracious sponsors: Yuexiu Hotel Guangzhou, Curio Collection by Hilton, INTERPROCOM, Liberty Brewing Co., London Food Ltd., Kafelaku Coffee, and MADO for their contribution of onsite F&B services… as well as Pazhou Ferry Terminal Guangzhou, The Xanadu Guangzhou, Vignette Collection, Zazoo Live, Westwood, iBorn, IL Faro, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, MADO, LN Garden Hotel Guangzhou, Kafelaku Coffee and Yuexiu Hotel Guangzhou, Curio Collection by Hilton for donating those incredible lucky draw prizes.

Together, they wove the tapestry of a phenomenal evening etched into the annals of Food & Drink Awards history.

Indulge in the glamour with an array of fabulous snapshots…

For a comprehensive visual journey through the night, scan the QR code below:

Now, without further ado, behold the illustrious roster of this year’s triumphant victors…

Outstanding Partner of the Year

• Interprocom Cantine Divine

• Liberty Brewing Co.

Restaurant of the Year

• 13 Factories

Bar of the Year

• GOAT

New Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Salud

• Tequila Coyotes

Editor’s Choice:

• Frida’s Tacos & Bar (Guangzhou)

• Westwood (Shenzhen Qianhai)

• Papa’s Kitchen

New Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• OMMA

• Wooo Shisha Lounge

Editor’s Choice:

• DSK Cocktail Club, Guangzhou

Chef of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Ahmet Sungu (Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ)

• Zeynel Abidin AKPINAR (Bunco By Abidin)

Editor’s Choice:

• Nick Lin (Taian Table & Stiller)

• Mohamed Ben M’Barek (Antalya Garden Restaurant)

• Chef Seven (YUE)

• Caleb Zyon (Emmelyn)

• Diego Di Costanzo (IL FARO)

• Kelvin Chow (Attic)

Mixologist of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Jackwing Yao (SPIN)

• Lola Lau (Hope & Sesame, Shenzhen)

Editor’s Choice:

• Ben Liu (BARISING)

• Saxo Lee (Black Bamboo)

• Ross Woodford (Life on Mars)

Burger of the Year

People’s Choice:

• GOAT

• Baia Burger Concept

Editor’s Choice:

• Bravo Brewpub

• Blue Frog (Wongtee Plaza)

• Liberty Brewing Co.

Pizza of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Brasston

• IL FARO

• Little Italy Guicheng Foshan

Editor’s Choice:

• Francesco Yabe

• Artisans

• Summer House Pizza Bar

Mexican Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Bandidos Mexican Cantina

• Tequila Coyotes

• Frida’s Tacos & Bar (Foshan)

Editor’s Choice:

• Zapata’s

• TACOS

Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Salud

• Bunco By Abidin

Editor’s Choice:

• MEMO SHAWARMA PANYU

Latin American Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Three Little Birds

• Mira Vé

Editor’s Choice:

• Latina BBQ Restaurant

French Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Faubourg 39

• JOURNEE

Editor’s Choice:

• Atelier Des Sens

• La Maison

Italian Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Mercato

• APERIŌ BY DOMĪ

Editor’s Choice:

• ZE’VERO

• IL FARO

• Bella Vita

German Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Paulaner Wirtshaus

• Haxnbauer

Editor’s Choice:

• 1920 Restaurant and Bar

• Paulaner Brauhaus Foshan

Brunch of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Ganèa Kitchen Fairy Tales

• Bunco By Abidin

Editor’s Choice:

• The Happy Monk

• Stiller

• Magpie

• SLOWLIGHT Brunch & Bistro

Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ

• ATLANTIS Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge

Editor’s Choice:

• Antalya Garden Restaurant

• Mevlana Turkish Restaurant

Steakhouse of the Year

People’s Choice:

• BLAZING

• Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Editor’s Choice:

• Morton’s Grille Guangzhou

• Westwood

Rooftop of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Mercato

• MINT SHENZHEN BAY

Editor’s Choice:

• JoJo’s Riverside

• DEW Lounge

Contemporary Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• The Attic

• No.6 Garden Restaurant & Bar

Editor’s Choice:

• Taian Table

• Ensue

Thai Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Thai Alley (Four Seas Town)

• Lian

Editor’s Choice:

• Banana Leaf Thai Market

Indian Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• RANGOLI INDIAN RESTAURANT

• MASALA BITES INDIAN RESTAURANT

Editor’s Choice:

• Little Papa’s Nepal and Indian Food

• Indian Spice

Japanese Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Samurai Lounge

Editor’s Choice:

• Sushi Man

Teochew Restaurant of the Year

• CHAOYUE

• CHICHING

Cantonese Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Bing Sheng

• Tao Tao Ju

Editor’s Choice:

• YUE CREATIVE CANTONESE CUISINE

Contemporary Chinese Restaurant of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Laihui Living (Zhongcun)

• Seasons Chateau

Editor’s Choice:

• CICADA

Bakery of the Year

• Perma Bakery

• HH BAGELS

Dessert of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Mado

Editor’s Choice:

• LAN

Coffee Shop of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Anthony Black’s Corner

• The PEAT

Editor’s Choice:

• Laihui Coffee (Shamian)

Café of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Mado

• JoJo’s Cafe & Souvenirs

Editor’s Choice:

• The Happy Monk

• Kafelaku Coffee

• Mocha Bailey

Craft Beer of the Year

People’s Choice:

• BRAVO

• Rich Kat

• Liberty Brewing Co.

Editor’s Choice:

• Saturn

• Bionic Brew

Craft Beer Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• GOAT

• Rich Kat (Central Walk)

Editor’s Choice:

• The Strand

• Bionic Brew

Cocktail Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Revolucion Cocktail

• Hope & Sesame, Shenzhen

Editor’s Choice:

• Black Bamboo

• VINYLHOUSE

Sports Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• GOAT

• Brass House

Editor’s Choice:

• Morgan’s Public House

• George & Dragon

Live Music Venue of the Year

People’s Choice:

• ZAZOO Live

• The Terrace Restaurant & Bar

Editor’s Choice:

• JZ Club

• Penny Black

Nightclub of the Year

People’s Choice:

• OMMA

Editor’s Choice:

• SATURNDAYS

Whisky Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• Highland Whisky Bar

• OBSIDIAN BAR

Editor’s Choice:

• FABRIC

• Qing Whisky&Cocktail

Wine Bar of the Year

People’s Choice:

• SATURNDAYS

• VAI Italian Wine Museum

Editor’s Choice:

• Mono Essence

• Wine Universe

Hotel Cantonese Restaurant of the Year

• Man Ho Chinese Restaurant (Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan)

• Zhuo Yue Xuan (Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen)

• Yue Won Toi (The Xanadu Guangzhou, Vignette Collection)

Hotel Steakhouse of the Year

• Grange Grill (The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan)

• CHAR bar & grill (InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center)

• Le Grill (Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich)

Hotel Buffet of the Year

• Xili Kitchen (Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan)

• Sky Café (Raffles Shenzhen)

Hotel Bar of the Year

• Campiello 26 Bar (Hotel Indigo Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town)

• The Penthouse Live Bar & Teppan (Grand Hyatt Shenzhen)

• The Loft (Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou)

• BAR ON SIX (Jumeirah Guangzhou)

Hotel Rooftop Bar of the Year

• LIGHT (Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha)

• Collective Bar & Grill (Conrad Shenzhen)

Hotel Italian Restaurant of the Year

• Elba (The St. Regis Shenzhen)

• Al Fresco (Langham Place, Guangzhou)

• IL Ponte (Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe)

Hotel French Restaurant of the Year

• OPUS 388 (Mandarin Oriental ShenZhen)

• The Common Room (Conrad Shenzhen)

• Catch (Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou)

Hotel Japanese Restaurant of the Year

• RIN (Mandarin Oriental ShenZhen)

• Matsuyi (Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen)

Hotel Lounge of the Year

• The Lounge (JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an)

• Lobby Lounge (Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen)

Dating Outlet of the Year

• Aroma (Conrad Guangzhou)

Outstanding New Restaurant of the Year

• The Mews (The Londoner Macao)

Outstanding Chinese Restaurant of the Year

• Suixuan Chinese Restaurant (Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai)

• Pin Yue Xuan (The Venetian Macao)

Outstanding Hotel Chinese Restaurant of the Year

• G-Yan Chinese Restaurant (G Hotel Guangzhou)

• YUEXIU Chinese Restaurant (Yuexiu Hotel Guangzhou, Curio Collection by Hilton)

• Man Ho Chinese Restaurant (Foshan Marriott Hotel)

• JINGWAN BY CHEF FEI (Hilton Zhuhai)

Outstanding Contemporary All-day-dining Restaurant of the Year

• Mercado Café & Restaurant (InterContinental Shenzhen)

Outstanding Classic Cantonese Restaurant of the Year

• The Four Seasons (China Hotel)

Outstanding Luxury Wedding Venue of the Year

• InterContinental Shenzhen

Outstanding Contemporary Italian Restaurant of the Year

• CIELO 51 (Swissôtel Foshan Guangdong)

Outstanding High-end Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant of the Year

• The Peach Blossom (LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou)

Outstanding Southeast Asian Restaurant of the Year

• OpenHouse (Jen Shenzhen Qianhai)

Outstanding Craft Beer Bar of the Year

• Qianhai Brewery Co. (Jen Shenzhen Qianhai)

Outstanding Bar of the Year

• KOAN (Jen Shenzhen Qianhai)

Outstanding Afternoon Tea of the Year

• Palm Court (The Langham, Shenzhen)

Outstanding Craft Beer Brewery of the Year

• Jing-A Brewing Co.

Gatherings Excellence of the Year

• G Restaurant (Grand Hyatt Guangzhou)

Outstanding Prime-rib House

• RIBS (Shangri-La, Guangzhou)

Congratulations to each and every winner, and mark your calendars to join us for the much-anticipated 2024 edition! The ultimate culinary celebration awaits.

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