Old Kaili Sour Fish Restaurant

Top choice in Guiyang


This local institution has two branches, but the one on Shengfu Lu has superior service and atmosphere (both have Miao waitstaff in traditional garb). Everyone comes for suāntāngyú (酸汤鱼; sour fish soup), a Miao delicacy and Guizhou’s most famous dish. Choose a fish from the tank and point to the vegetables you'd like; your soup is made to order. Delicious.


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