Yao Ji has been a household name in Panyu District for over 40 years. On the menu, classic Cantonese flavours work their magic in painstaking recipes that are a rarity these days. The sweet, steamed lotus root puree is sticky and chewy and perfectly paired with briny dried shrimps and aromatic scallion. Braised fish tripe with pomelo peel is another highlight; the spongy pith indulgently soaks up the sauce and umami-rich juices.