A-01HokkloFujian Province · Fine Dining“Hokklo” means "hospitable" in Fujian, in keeping with the welcoming space furnished in elegant East-meets-West style. Hailing from the Minnan region, the head chef champions a refined modern take on traditional Fujian cooking. Signatures include…$$$$$View details
A-02Jiangnan Wok ‧ RongFujian Province · Fine DiningThe interior sports a tasteful...$$$$$View details
A-03Fleurs Et FestinFujian Province · Fine DiningA three-storey historic building is home to this Chaoshan restaurant. The ground floor sports several tables, while private rooms on the upper floors require a minimum spend. The kitchen team of Chaoshan natives excels in authentic dishes made with…$$$$$View details
A-04Qing You YuFujian Province · Fine DiningThe incredible range of quality live seafood on offer, prepared meticulously with exquisite technique, is the main draw here. There is no menu – diners choose from the three-tier fish tanks at the entrance themselves, then specify how they would…$$$$$View details
A-05HatterFujian Province · Fine DiningThe owner, a returnee from Australia, has worked closely with the chef to develop two tasting menus that mirror the seasons. Bearing a strong European slant, the menus star first-rate produce from around the world, occasionally featuring the local…$$$$$View details
B+06Ning Chuan Zu Yao Yu WanNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningDespite a somewhat dated interior, this shop, founded in the 1990s, remains a hit courtesy of its fish ball soup: fish is deboned, pounded and hand-squeezed into pristine globes before being stuffed with savoury pork filling. The broth is loaded…$$$$$View details
B+07Fu Ding Zheng Zong Bian Rou (Jianxin Road)Ningde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningBeloved by the locals, this simple shop hidden in an alley ticks all the boxes in the way of local snacks, including Fujian’s take on wonton known as bian rou, either served in a sour and spicy broth with laver and pork cracklings, or deep-fried…$$$$$View details
B+09Sheng Hai Lou (Cangshan)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe owner, who hails from Ninghua County, used to be a chef. To bring authentic Ninghua-style Hakkanese cooking to Fuzhou, he sources the best chicken, pork and vegetables from the small farms of his home county. Simply seasoned with scallion…$$$$$View details
B+10Yin LuFujian Province · Casual DiningThis household name opened its doors in 1996 and moved to this historic villa in 2009. The kitchen specialises in Xiamen classics and the menu is concise yet appetising. Don’t miss the ubiquitous double-boiled Muscovy duck soup with crab, whose…$$$$$View details
B+11Homeme18" (Huming Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is all about à la minute cooking, and diners get to witness the action in the glass-clad kitchen. Home-style Fujian dishes are their strong suit: the pork soup with whelks is loaded with umami and briny sweetness. The braised pork…$$$$$View details
B+12XiaFujian Province · Casual DiningSince 2018, Chef Yang hailing from Jiangsu has been helming the kitchen with a menu that is half Cantonese and half Minnan. Chilled peanut sweet soup is a modified version of the Fujian classic, with a velvety peanut custard over a bed of toothsome…$$$$$View details
B+13Si Xia Li (Huli)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe chef-owner has almost 30 years' experience under his belt, with notable stints in various hotel restaurants. Respecting traditions while re-inventing Minnan cuisine by incorporating Western techniques and creative touches, he has come up with a…$$$$$View details
B+14Chen Xian Sen Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningSeparated from the city centre and Xiamen Island by a harbour, this shop specialising in sha cha noodles is popular with students. Thanks to the coarsely ground peanuts, the sha cha broth is brimming with rich nutty flavours; the level of spiciness…$$$$$View details
B+15Shang XingFujian Province · Casual DiningThis architectural behemoth dripping in charm boasts a striking entrance and a cathedral ceiling in the dining room. A live fish tank showcases the freshest catch shipped from Chaoshan daily. Other fish and produce are displayed over a bed of ice…$$$$$View details
B+16Wai Tou Niu Rou (Meiling Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningFamous for its beef dishes, this shop was named after the owner, whose moniker means "wryneck". His signature braised beef rib exudes curry flavour and a hint of Chinese herbs. The fork-tender meat goes well with the buttery seasoned rice. Another…$$$$$View details
B+17Chun ShengFujian Province · Casual DiningAway from the city centre, this joint serving home-style Fujian cooking has earned acclaim from locals for over two decades. Like its numerous counterparts, there isn’t a menu – just pick your seafood and meat from the fish tank and chiller, then…$$$$$View details
B+18Shou Ning Mi GaoNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem run by a married couple has won the hearts of locals courtesy of their mi gao – steamed rice noodle rolls with a choice of filling like ground pork and veggies. Ask for an extra ladle of spiced soy marinade for additional flavour and…$$$$$View details
B+19Yi Qiang (Dadao Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant founded in the 1960s may look a bit dated, but the incredible smell of beef never fails to lure us in. Despite strong local competition, Yi Qiang stands out with their longstanding Fuzhou recipes, such as beef rib soup, beef offal…$$$$$View details
B+20CoastFujian Province · Casual DiningThis upscale restaurant in a towering hotel commands breathtaking views of Gulangyu. Head to the romantic bar for a pre-dinner drink and watch the lights dim as the sun sets. Those craving the classics can order steak or seafood tower à la carte. If…$$$$$View details
B+21Yong Zhou Ji Bian Rou (Jinrong South Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningDespite a very low-key ambiance, this shop in a residential neighbourhood has built a loyal following courtesy of its mini wontons called bian rou, made fresh daily in-house. Bouncy pork filling is enrobed in a translucent, wafer-thin wrapper made…$$$$$View details
B+22De Wen Xia Zai MianFujian Province · Casual DiningA veteran chef hailing from Quanzhou opened this rustic noodle shop in 2022 selling only Hokkien hae mee, or Fujian-style prawn noodles. Bouncy noodles of medium thickness served in a broth simmered for seven hours with complex depth and flavours…$$$$$View details
B+23Guo Gong Fan DianFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business since 1994, this no-frills joint is part of the collective culinary memory of many locals. The menu on the wall is for reference only – head to the glass-fronted fridge to see what's in store that day. The signature dish is feng rou…$$$$$View details
B+24FuyuanFujian Province · Casual DiningThis pink villa is a private-room-only restaurant specialising in the cuisine of Fuqing City, Fujian, with clear Putian-style culinary influences. Seafood like razor clam and shrimp is the house signature. The crispy Fuqing oyster fritter brims with…$$$$$View details
B+25Shan Hai Nan YanFujian Province · Casual DiningJust a stone's throw from the famous Yongde Guild Hall, this restaurant in the Shangxiahang Historical District is made up of the restored buildings housing private rooms, a main dining room and a tea parlour. The menu is mostly Fujianese, with a…$$$$$View details