B+76Ming 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…$$$$$View details
B+77Fu Ding Zheng Zong Bian Rou (Jianxin Road)Ningde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningBeloved by the locals, this simple shop hidden in an alley ticks all the boxes in the way of local snacks, including Fujian’s take on wonton known as bian rou, either served in a sour and spicy broth with laver and pork cracklings, or deep-fried…$$$$$View details
B+78Zayton Courtyard (Licheng)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe red-brick façade is matched by the retro mosaic flooring and dark peach wood furniture inside. The menu, too, pays tribute to the culinary heritage of the Minnan region – it features standout dishes such as ginger duck stew, which boasts tender…$$$$$View details
B+79Xiang Mo Jin NianFujian Province · Casual DiningIts façade may be nondescript but its open-air kitchen provides quite a spectacle. Minnan-style soups are slow-cooked over heated sand on clay stoves for three to four hours so need to be pre-ordered; the availability of some soups is limited…$$$$$View details
B+81A Zhong Shi FangFujian Province · Casual DiningWhat started out as a street stall over two decades ago has firmly established itself as a favourite dining spot among locals. There is no menu – you just browse the fish tanks and light boxes to see your options. Seafood is their strong suit, but…$$$$$View details
B+82Hu Yu Zhong Wu Qu Bian RouNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this shop has been a landmark of the Wuqu food scene. Since it moved to Ningde, the owner continues to craft everything in Wuqu style. Their bian rou dumplings are tossed in sauce or served in broth, boasting bouncy pork filling…$$$$$View details
B+83Bai Jia Chun Hao De Lai Jiang Mu Ya (Zhongxing Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningEver since this neighbourhood joint opened its doors in 1996, there have only been four items on the menu – ginger duck stew, duck gizzards, blanched leafy greens and steamed rice. In the most famous restaurant for ginger duck in the whole of…$$$$$View details
B+84Hao Shi LaiFujian Province · Casual DiningInto the second generation, this family business founded in 1993 features in many Xiamenians' childhood memories. It prides itself on Minnan cooking, especially fresh seafood dishes. The threadfin blanched in claypot has oily, silky flesh and…$$$$$View details
B+85A Xin Xian Lao (Gongnong Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis no-frills shop is famous for lao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup. First, pick your noodles from the 18 choices, then choose your toppings from dozens of options, ranging from offal and blood curd to oyster and squid. Made fresh daily, their…$$$$$View details
B+86Xing Wang Seafood · Rongting Hui (Siming)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe seafood chain started out as a fishmonger’s back in 1994. It began running a roadside food stall in 2016 and rebranded itself in 2023 with this upmarket flagship in a shopping mall. Live fish tanks are showcased next to a museum-like display of…$$$$$View details