Restaurants can be found throughout the city. There are various eateries near the train station selling cheap and simple but delicious local dishes. There are many restaurants around the main streets, Jiefang Road and along the river, but many of them are either overpriced chains and/or tourist traps and the food they serve is less than authentic. Do not be fooled by them being crowded, they are not worth the money. A better option may be to wander the side streets.
There are a few clusters of restaurants worth exploring.
Binjiang Rd (滨江路美食街; Bīnjiānglù Měishíjiē)
Food City (just to the east of the bus station)
Guilinren Wangjiao Food Street (桂林人旺角美食街; Guìlínrén Wàngjiǎo) at Zhongshan Middle Rd (bus 11,18, 100). This street has lots of snack vendors.
Jiefang West Rd (解放西路美食街; Jiěfàngxīlù Měishíjiē)
Nanhuan Rd (南环路; Nánhuánlù) connects Zhongshan Rd with Elephant Trunk Hill. The street has a number of budget and mid-range local restaurants. Many of the restaurants show living animal out in the street to illustrate what is on the menu.
Putuo Rd (普陀路美食街; Pǔtuólù Měishíjiē)
Yiren Rd (依仁路; Yīrénlù) runs east-west on the north side of Central Square. The street has eateries ranging from buffet-style caferias to trendy cafes.
Ximen Bridge Area (西门桥周围; Xīménqiáozhōuwéi) has a large number of muslim restaurants.
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