B+26Hám-KhàkFujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant stands in the heart of the old city, atop a hotel. Acclaimed for his home-style dishes made with local seafood and seasonal produce, the executive chef honours Fujian traditions while thinking outside the box with modern techniques…$$$$$View details
B+27Dai TaiFujian Province · Casual DiningDai Tai opened its doors in 2011, specialising in Yunnanese home-style cooking, especially the cuisine of the Dai ethnic group. The all-Yunnanese kitchen team has most ingredients shipped from their home province to ensure authenticity. The food is…$$$$$View details
B+28Lai Cuo Cheng Bian Shi DianFujian Province · Casual DiningThis place dates back to the 1940s, when the founder would carry her mobile kitchen on a bamboo pole balanced on her shoulder and sell her bianshi dumplings on the go. She then settled at this spot and has stayed put ever since. Now run by her son…$$$$$View details
B+29Wu Tang Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningWith decades of history to its name, this noodle shop is always busy. There is just one thing on the menu – sha cha noodles – but over 20 different toppings to choose from: an array of seafood, including plump razor clams and creamy oysters, and…$$$$$View details
B+30Zhuang Ji Quan Fu Lu Mian GuanFujian Province · Casual DiningFor over 40 years, this noodle shop has prided itself on its lor mee, or Fujian-style noodles in thick starchy gravy. In his 70s, the owner still helms the kitchen himself and cooks each order of lor mee in individual portions. You may have to wait…$$$$$View details
B+32Xiang Mo Jin NianFujian Province · Casual DiningIts façade may be nondescript but its open-air kitchen provides quite a spectacle. Minnan-style soups are slow-cooked over heated sand on clay stoves for three to four hours so need to be pre-ordered; the availability of some soups is limited…$$$$$View details
B+33Ye Jia Hua Sheng TangFujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop in an alley has been around for decades. Without bells and whistles, it has earned a loyal following with its rustic traditional Fuzhou sweets. The concise menu stars a lineup of all-time favourites. Simmered in a claypot for nine…$$$$$View details
B+34Xiao Dong Men Niu Rou Shui Fen Lao DianNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis well-established, down-to-earth joint specialises in beef rice noodle soup - a staple for many Ningde natives. The broth exudes meaty and herbal aromas that draw in the customers. The slippery rice noodles work magically with pickled mustard…$$$$$View details
B+35Lao Song Bian Shi DianFujian Province · Casual DiningThis spot, a household name in Xiaman, has been serving mini pork wontons – bian shi – for over 30 years. Generations of Xiamenese have grown up eating their wonton soup, blanched noodles tossed in peanut sauce, as well as hand-shredded pork with…$$$$$View details
B+36Fu Yu Da Tong Ya Rou ZhouFujian Province · Casual DiningThis neighbourhood duck congee...$$$$$View details
B+38Chic 1699Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis is the first flagship of a local restaurant chain. The faux-industrial decor works nicely with the greenery and ocean views. The menu is dominated by local seafood and Minnan dishes, depicted by shrimps in sa cha sauce that boast firm texture…$$$$$View details
B+39OriginFujian Province · Casual DiningNestling at the foot of a hill, this historical mansion dates from the Ming Dynasty. The owner restored it in 2018, turning it into a restaurant-cum-gallery space. The chef imbues traditional Fujian recipes with a modern edge. Try his line-caught…$$$$$View details
B+41Zhang Lin A Shan Jiang Mu YaFujian Province · Casual DiningFounded in 1999 under a different name, it has ever been popular with local ginger duck fans. On the right side of the entrance, row upon row of claypots make quite a spectacle. Muscovy duck is slow-cooked in rice wine with ginger and other herbs…$$$$$View details
B+42Hui Wei Private KitchenFujian Province · Casual DiningThe spacious room has a live fish tank and display fridges at the entrance. The founder hails from Songxi County in northern Fujian, and the menu features specialities and snacks from there. The Lan Gu-style smoked yellow croaker impresses with its…$$$$$View details
B+43Yi Tong LouFujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant, which doubles as an art gallery, is adorned in the owner’s art collection. In the kitchen, the young chef from Putian adds a new twist to Fujian fare. Large mactra clams, blanched in boiling chicken stock for 10 seconds by the…$$$$$View details
B+44Lu Niang Zi (Huli)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is famous for beef noodle soup and noodles dressed in beef ragout. The signature beef noodle soup with pickled cabbage is a must – the beef long loin is perfectly cooked to be tender but firm. The beef bone stock is flavoursome, and…$$$$$View details
B+45Pan Ya YuanFujian Province · Casual DiningDeep inside a cultural park, this restaurant is reached easily by following the signs. Its idyllic, lush location is part of the charm; the Zen-inspired interior is equally serene. Changing twice a month, the single set menu follows the Chinese…$$$$$View details
B+46Tong'an Fan Dian (Huachang Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningFounded in 2003, this restaurant was named after Tongan, the cradle of Xiamen culture. The space is bright and airy, with a wall of oyster shell collage as a focal point. Formerly a fisherman, the owner is picky about his fish. Try the boneless…$$$$$View details
B+47Ming Yue Xia Mian (Xiahe Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningIn the old town, this noodle shop with over 20 years of history is always bustling with diners who come for its prawn noodles. Hundreds of prawn heads are used to make the umami-laden broth with orange oil from the tomalley floating on top. Grated…$$$$$View details
B+48Zayton Courtyard (Licheng)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe red-brick façade is matched by the retro mosaic flooring and dark peach wood furniture inside. The menu, too, pays tribute to the culinary heritage of the Minnan region – it features standout dishes such as ginger duck stew, which boasts tender…$$$$$View details
B+49Lvdao SeafoodFujian Province · Casual DiningIn 1989, Lvdao opened its doors with only six tables. Nowadays, it has turned into a leading F&B chain in Shishi and this flagship establishment now spans two floors. Though it specialises in Fujian fare, especially seafood, there are some Cantonese…$$$$$View details
B+50ChosopFujian Province · Casual DiningThis stylish venue in a shopping mall sports low fabric-clad partitions that provide privacy and enhance the overall vibe. The kitchen is helmed by a Sichuanese chef; the extensive menu covers most bases of authentic Sichuan fare. Try pork belly…$$$$$View details