Guangdong Taste

3497 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, United States
+1 757-340-8883
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(1044 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Guangdong Taste is a full-service Chinese restaurant located on Holland Road in Virginia Beach, offering a distinctly Cantonese dining experience that stands out in a region often dominated by Szechuan flavors. The restaurant’s atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, making it a solid choice for everything from casual lunches to celebratory dinners, including private events where attentive service comes through clearly.

The menu reflects classic Cantonese and Southern Chinese culinary traditions, with highlights like Peking Duck and Roast Duck drawing attention for their authenticity. Dim sum selections such as Chicken Feet, Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings, and clear shrimp dumplings provide a broad palette for those interested in exploring more traditional and less commonly found items. Meanwhile, house specials including braised bitter melon with frogs and stir-fried lotus root with assorted meats bring some regional depth to the table. Portions are generous, and prices remain reasonable given the quality and variety.

Guests often appreciate the quick, friendly service—a detail that helps shape a relaxed yet efficiently run dining atmosphere. Many diners have reported multiple visits in short spans of time, which suggests Guangdong Taste fits well into local routines, whether for families seeking authentic roasted meats with rice at lunch or groups gathering for dinner around flavorful seafood and noodle dishes.

The wine and sake selections provide a modest range of pairing options, enhancing the meal without overwhelming. Given the menu and service style, the best times to visit are during lunch and dinner hours when the kitchen is in full swing and the dining room carries a lively vibe without feeling rushed.

Overall, Guangdong Taste suits guests who value traditional Cantonese cooking in a setting that balances casual comfort with attentive care. It’s well-suited for locals and newcomers looking for an authentic taste of Southern China inside Virginia Beach, especially those who appreciate exploring dim sum and high-quality roasted meats beyond the typical Chinese restaurant fare.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

1044 Reviews
E M

21 Dec 2025

I came here for Tony's & Nina's wedding celebration. Service was great & food was delicious. I had a blast in this private event.

Eric Liu

22 Nov 2025

This place is great. Authentic BBQ pork and roasted duck. We are looking forward to the rest! Great service and willingness to address special requests. Thank you

E S

06 Nov 2025

We’ve only been in the Norfolk area for 2 weeks and have already eaten here 3 times. We have had dim sum, lunch (roast meats with rice) and dinner and every meal was excellent. The service is quick, friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Food is authentic and absolutely delicious! We have tried 2 other authentic Chinese places in the area but Guangdong Taste is hands down our favorite.

Dr. Clare G

04 Oct 2025

Update: I recently dined here in person and I had a great experience. The service here is truly phenomenal and I really commend the waitresses that served us. They were extremely polite, very attentive, and had such great customer service. The food here is also amazing and you get great portion sizes for a reasonable price! I ordered the sesame chicken with white rice and vegetables, The honey walnut shrimp, spinach, and the sweet buns that they have that's filled with this custard. Everything was really good! Seasoned perfectly! I highly recommend trying this place out if you want some really good authentic cuisine! 2 Years Ago:This was my first time trying out this place and I absolutely loved it! I ordered the shrimp fried rice for takeout and was very pleased with my order. I waited a little over 30 minutes, but it was quite busy in there so I understood. I didn't expect the portion sizes to be as big as it was, so that was even more amazing!!! I was very pleased for the price that I paid. I absolutely loved the food I ordered. It's very rare that you find other restaurants that cook their shrimp fried rice like this. I highly recommend this place and can't wait until I come back to try other items! Also very reasonably priced!

Master Key

14 Sep 2025

This is my new favorite Chinese restaurant. Unlike the majority of the Chinese places in Hampton Roads, which are Szechuan, this place is Cantonese, so they offer a lot of different options. Everything tastes great and is the closest you'll get to food sold in China. I am convinced that this is probably the best Chinese restaurant in Hampton Roads....... As an update, I tried a few of the Dim Sum offerings, and they were all good...

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