The national historical site in the heart of the city faithfully replicates details of a Lingnan-style Chinese garden. Inside, diners are wowed by 14 gilded redwood vases with elaborate carvings on all sides. Opened in 1928, it is famed not only for its palatial decor but also for such Cantonese home-style dishes as Huadiao drunken chicken and its exquisitely made dim sum – try char siu puff pastry, and steamed chicken with fish maw.