A-01Qing 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…$$$$$View details
A-02Fleurs Et FestinFujian Province · Fine DiningA three-storey historic building is home to this Chaoshan restaurant. The ground floor sports several tables, while private rooms on the upper floors require a minimum spend. The kitchen team of Chaoshan natives excels in authentic dishes made with…$$$$$View details
A-03HatterFujian Province · Fine DiningThe owner, a returnee from Australia, has worked closely with the chef to develop two tasting menus that mirror the seasons. Bearing a strong European slant, the menus star first-rate produce from around the world, occasionally featuring the local…$$$$$View details
A-04Jiangnan Wok ‧ RongFujian Province · Fine DiningThe interior sports a tasteful...$$$$$View details
A-05HokkloFujian Province · Fine Dining“Hokklo” means "hospitable" in Fujian, in keeping with the welcoming space furnished in elegant East-meets-West style. Hailing from the Minnan region, the head chef champions a refined modern take on traditional Fujian cooking. Signatures include…$$$$$View details
B+06Dai TaiFujian Province · Casual DiningDai Tai opened its doors in 2011, specialising in Yunnanese home-style cooking, especially the cuisine of the Dai ethnic group. The all-Yunnanese kitchen team has most ingredients shipped from their home province to ensure authenticity. The food is…$$$$$View details
B+07Minnan Minnan (Siming)Fujian Province · Casual DiningOpened by a restaurant group based in the city of Shishi some 30 years ago, this branch has stood the test of time. The kitchen team, trained in the Shishi flagship, is overseen by a Minnan master chef. The interesting menu includes a host of Minnan…$$$$$View details
B+08Xiao Cheng XiFujian Province · Casual DiningBy the pier, this roof-top dining room commands gorgeous views of Gulangyu. The owner chose to re-create the ancient Fujian-style architecture and landscaping in his stunning venue, complete with a water feature, lush greenery and stone arches. The…$$$$$View details
B+09Shang XingFujian Province · Casual DiningThis architectural behemoth dripping in charm boasts a striking entrance and a cathedral ceiling in the dining room. A live fish tank showcases the freshest catch shipped from Chaoshan daily. Other fish and produce are displayed over a bed of ice…$$$$$View details
B+10ChosopFujian Province · Casual DiningThis stylish venue in a shopping mall sports low fabric-clad partitions that provide privacy and enhance the overall vibe. The kitchen is helmed by a Sichuanese chef; the extensive menu covers most bases of authentic Sichuan fare. Try pork belly…$$$$$View details
B+11Rong Ji Hai Xian Lao Hua (Cangshan)Fujian Province · Casual DiningLao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup, is usually considered frugal eats. This shop, however, champions a novel lao hua that uses luxury seafood such as live abalone and razor clam. The modern, cosy room is also worlds apart from your average lao hua…$$$$$View details
B+12Ning Chuan Zu Yao Yu WanNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningDespite a somewhat dated interior, this shop, founded in the 1990s, remains a hit courtesy of its fish ball soup: fish is deboned, pounded and hand-squeezed into pristine globes before being stuffed with savoury pork filling. The broth is loaded…$$$$$View details
B+13Ye Jia Hua Sheng TangFujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop in an alley has been around for decades. Without bells and whistles, it has earned a loyal following with its rustic traditional Fuzhou sweets. The concise menu stars a lineup of all-time favourites. Simmered in a claypot for nine…$$$$$View details
B+14Longkushan EateryFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business for over 10 years, this restaurant has become part of the collective food memory of Fuzhou citizens. Despite the remote location and lack of ambience, locals come in droves for well-made home-style dishes and seafood at wallet-friendly…$$$$$View details
B+15167 Shan Hai LiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis kitchen run by Fu'an natives specialises in dishes from their home city; "167" refers to the length of the city's coastline in kilometres. Naturally, seafood from Fu'an is the main draw – look for yellow croakers, sea bass and the like in the…$$$$$View details
B+16Xing Wang Seafood · Rongting Hui (Siming)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe seafood chain started out as a fishmonger’s back in 1994. It began running a roadside food stall in 2016 and rebranded itself in 2023 with this upmarket flagship in a shopping mall. Live fish tanks are showcased next to a museum-like display of…$$$$$View details
B+17Shan Hai Nan YanFujian Province · Casual DiningJust a stone's throw from the famous Yongde Guild Hall, this restaurant in the Shangxiahang Historical District is made up of the restored buildings housing private rooms, a main dining room and a tea parlour. The menu is mostly Fujianese, with a…$$$$$View details
B+18Zhuang Ji Quan Fu Lu Mian GuanFujian Province · Casual DiningFor over 40 years, this noodle shop has prided itself on its lor mee, or Fujian-style noodles in thick starchy gravy. In his 70s, the owner still helms the kitchen himself and cooks each order of lor mee in individual portions. You may have to wait…$$$$$View details
B+19Hall Thing (Licheng)Fujian Province · Casual DiningTucked away in an alley, the restaurant is rather hard to find, but look for the small courtyard under a big tree. It is the epitome of vintage and adorned in splendid antique pieces. The menu is also a picture of nostalgia. Yongchun taro noodle…$$$$$View details
B+20Shan Li Yan Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningAt this friendly neighbourhood shop in the old town, the owner couple knows every customer by name. Sha cha noodles are their speciality: whatever the time of the day, the rich broth is always piping hot, striking a balance between garlic, peanut…$$$$$View details
B+21Yut FeiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis smart restaurant comes complete with a manicured garden, a main dining room and lavish private rooms. The Cantonese head chef, well versed in Cantonese barbecue, sizzling claypot dishes, and dim sum, has been practising his art for over 20…$$$$$View details
B+22Luo Ji Mian Xian HuFujian Province · Casual DiningBy the fading sign and vintage enamelware, it’s not hard to believe this noodle shop opened its doors 40 years ago. It focuses on mee sua gou – a wheat vermicelli soup of porridge consistency. Feel free to jazz it up with toppings like vinegar pork…$$$$$View details
B+23Min Shi FuFujian Province · Casual DiningMin Shi Fu is well known for its live seafood and local delicacies. There is no menu. Just pick your own ingredients from the live fish tank and ask the server to recommend the best ways to prepare them. In addition to live shrimps, crabs, bivalves…$$$$$View details
B+24Xiao Dong Men Niu Rou Shui Fen Lao DianNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis well-established, down-to-earth joint specialises in beef rice noodle soup - a staple for many Ningde natives. The broth exudes meaty and herbal aromas that draw in the customers. The slippery rice noodles work magically with pickled mustard…$$$$$View details
B+25Wai Tou Niu Rou (Meiling Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningFamous for its beef dishes, this shop was named after the owner, whose moniker means "wryneck". His signature braised beef rib exudes curry flavour and a hint of Chinese herbs. The fork-tender meat goes well with the buttery seasoned rice. Another…$$$$$View details