B+26LuchengFujian Province · Casual DiningPerched atop the city’s sail-shaped landmark, Lucheng commands fantastic views. Traditional Chinese motifs are stylised and melded with elegant fixtures and fittings for comfort. The kitchen team of Fujian natives managed by a young Minnan chef…$$$$$View details
B+27Min Shi FuFujian Province · Casual DiningMin Shi Fu is well known for its live seafood and local delicacies. There is no menu. Just pick your own ingredients from the live fish tank and ask the server to recommend the best ways to prepare them. In addition to live shrimps, crabs, bivalves…$$$$$View details
B+28Zhang Lin A Shan Jiang Mu YaFujian Province · Casual DiningFounded in 1999 under a different name, it has ever been popular with local ginger duck fans. On the right side of the entrance, row upon row of claypots make quite a spectacle. Muscovy duck is slow-cooked in rice wine with ginger and other herbs…$$$$$View details
B+29Shan Li Yan Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningAt this friendly neighbourhood shop in the old town, the owner couple knows every customer by name. Sha cha noodles are their speciality: whatever the time of the day, the rich broth is always piping hot, striking a balance between garlic, peanut…$$$$$View details
B+31Panda'sFujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is set up in a Fujian red-brick mansion, with a black, white and wood colour scheme punctuated by pops of bright red. Both the owner and the chef are Sichuan natives, specialising in cuisine from the city of Zigong, famous for its…$$$$$View details
B+33A Zhong Shi FangFujian Province · Casual DiningWhat started out as a street stall over two decades ago has firmly established itself as a favourite dining spot among locals. There is no menu – you just browse the fish tanks and light boxes to see your options. Seafood is their strong suit, but…$$$$$View details
B+34Nan Qi Lou 1924Fujian Province · Casual DiningWith dark wood finishes and painted tile flooring, Nan Qi Lou exudes a retro vibe in keeping with this century-old neighbourhood. Quanzhou has been home to the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia for centuries, hence the menu combining Minnan and…$$$$$View details
B+35Longkushan EateryFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business for over 10 years, this restaurant has become part of the collective food memory of Fuzhou citizens. Despite the remote location and lack of ambience, locals come in droves for well-made home-style dishes and seafood at wallet-friendly…$$$$$View details
B+36Zayton Courtyard (Licheng)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe red-brick façade is matched by the retro mosaic flooring and dark peach wood furniture inside. The menu, too, pays tribute to the culinary heritage of the Minnan region – it features standout dishes such as ginger duck stew, which boasts tender…$$$$$View details
B+37ChosopFujian Province · Casual DiningThis stylish venue in a shopping mall sports low fabric-clad partitions that provide privacy and enhance the overall vibe. The kitchen is helmed by a Sichuanese chef; the extensive menu covers most bases of authentic Sichuan fare. Try pork belly…$$$$$View details
B+38Homeme18" (Huming Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is all about à la minute cooking, and diners get to witness the action in the glass-clad kitchen. Home-style Fujian dishes are their strong suit: the pork soup with whelks is loaded with umami and briny sweetness. The braised pork…$$$$$View details
B+39Zhong Ji Yan Shao Fan YaFujian Province · Casual DiningThis local culinary landmark is famous for braised duck, which is cooked in dozens of claypots that exude heady aromas by the entrance. The most popular item is ginger duck in rice wine. Consider paying extra for the gizzards before they run out. If…$$$$$View details
B+40Wuwei Natural FoodFujian Province · Casual DiningConnected to a beachside promenade, this villa restaurant prides itself on its breathtaking ocean views, but also a Zen-inspired decor and plant-based cooking with a touch of finesse. It serves two set menus, both featuring season-driven dishes…$$$$$View details
B+41Ming Yue Xia Mian (Xiahe Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningIn the old town, this noodle shop with over 20 years of history is always bustling with diners who come for its prawn noodles. Hundreds of prawn heads are used to make the umami-laden broth with orange oil from the tomalley floating on top. Grated…$$$$$View details
B+42Harmony Garden (Xierhuan North Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningWith nine private rooms in a two-storey villa, Harmony Garden offers warm, friendly service and Fujian cooking with creative twists. The owner used to run a tea leaf business, which explains the antique tea ware and tea leaves on sale. Signatures…$$$$$View details
B+43Shou Ning Mi GaoNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem run by a married couple has won the hearts of locals courtesy of their mi gao – steamed rice noodle rolls with a choice of filling like ground pork and veggies. Ask for an extra ladle of spiced soy marinade for additional flavour and…$$$$$View details
B+44A Xin Xian Lao (Gongnong Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis no-frills shop is famous for lao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup. First, pick your noodles from the 18 choices, then choose your toppings from dozens of options, ranging from offal and blood curd to oyster and squid. Made fresh daily, their…$$$$$View details
B+45Xian Xiong QiFujian Province · Casual DiningWith live fish tanks lining the entrance, this is clearly the place to be for fresh seafood. The owner sources his fish directly from local fishermen, ensuring his catch is always the best. Minnan-style seafood defines the menu, and the peanut worm…$$$$$View details
B+46Dai TaiFujian Province · Casual DiningDai Tai opened its doors in 2011, specialising in Yunnanese home-style cooking, especially the cuisine of the Dai ethnic group. The all-Yunnanese kitchen team has most ingredients shipped from their home province to ensure authenticity. The food is…$$$$$View details
B+47167 Shan Hai LiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis kitchen run by Fu'an natives specialises in dishes from their home city; "167" refers to the length of the city's coastline in kilometres. Naturally, seafood from Fu'an is the main draw – look for yellow croakers, sea bass and the like in the…$$$$$View details
B+48Guo Gong Fan DianFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business since 1994, this no-frills joint is part of the collective culinary memory of many locals. The menu on the wall is for reference only – head to the glass-fronted fridge to see what's in store that day. The signature dish is feng rou…$$$$$View details
B+49Chun ShengFujian Province · Casual DiningAway from the city centre, this joint serving home-style Fujian cooking has earned acclaim from locals for over two decades. Like its numerous counterparts, there isn’t a menu – just pick your seafood and meat from the fish tank and chiller, then…$$$$$View details
B+50Jian Lai FaFujian Province · Casual DiningJian Lai Fa started out as a snack stall back in 1984. Now in its third generation, it has grown into a restaurant that is spread over two storeys. The kitchen team strives to re-create authentic home-style Minnan cooking with a nostalgic tang…$$$$$View details