B+27Luo 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…$$$$$View details
B+28Ye Jia Hua Sheng TangFujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop in an alley has been around for decades. Without bells and whistles, it has earned a loyal following with its rustic traditional Fuzhou sweets. The concise menu stars a lineup of all-time favourites. Simmered in a claypot for nine…$$$$$View details
B+29Harmony Garden (Xierhuan North Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningWith nine private rooms in a two-storey villa, Harmony Garden offers warm, friendly service and Fujian cooking with creative twists. The owner used to run a tea leaf business, which explains the antique tea ware and tea leaves on sale. Signatures…$$$$$View details
B+30Zhong Ji Yan Shao Fan YaFujian Province · Casual DiningThis local culinary landmark is famous for braised duck, which is cooked in dozens of claypots that exude heady aromas by the entrance. The most popular item is ginger duck in rice wine. Consider paying extra for the gizzards before they run out. If…$$$$$View details
B+31Yut FeiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis smart restaurant comes complete with a manicured garden, a main dining room and lavish private rooms. The Cantonese head chef, well versed in Cantonese barbecue, sizzling claypot dishes, and dim sum, has been practising his art for over 20…$$$$$View details
B+32Shou Ning Mi GaoNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis tiny gem run by a married couple has won the hearts of locals courtesy of their mi gao – steamed rice noodle rolls with a choice of filling like ground pork and veggies. Ask for an extra ladle of spiced soy marinade for additional flavour and…$$$$$View details
B+33J & A Steak HouseFujian Province · SteakhouseA Fuzhou native himself, the owner-chef worked in a famous steakhouse in New York for decades before opening his own business. This branch, decorated in a bold, ‘masculine’ style with a touch of class, was opened in 2022. The star of the show is…$$$$$View details
B+34Xian Xiong QiFujian Province · Casual DiningWith live fish tanks lining the entrance, this is clearly the place to be for fresh seafood. The owner sources his fish directly from local fishermen, ensuring his catch is always the best. Minnan-style seafood defines the menu, and the peanut worm…$$$$$View details
B+35Wuwei Natural FoodFujian Province · Casual DiningConnected to a beachside promenade, this villa restaurant prides itself on its breathtaking ocean views, but also a Zen-inspired decor and plant-based cooking with a touch of finesse. It serves two set menus, both featuring season-driven dishes…$$$$$View details
B+36Xiao Dong Men Niu Rou Shui Fen Lao DianNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis well-established, down-to-earth joint specialises in beef rice noodle soup - a staple for many Ningde natives. The broth exudes meaty and herbal aromas that draw in the customers. The slippery rice noodles work magically with pickled mustard…$$$$$View details
B+37Yue Hua Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningThis noodle shop has been around for more than 40 years. What it lacks in space and grandeur, it makes up for in good food. Besides the secret sha cha broth bursting with a deep peanut flavour, diners also appreciate the dazzling and almost infinite…$$$$$View details
B+38Hám-KhàkFujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant stands in the heart of the old city, atop a hotel. Acclaimed for his home-style dishes made with local seafood and seasonal produce, the executive chef honours Fujian traditions while thinking outside the box with modern techniques…$$$$$View details
B+39Zayton Courtyard (Licheng)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe red-brick façade is matched by the retro mosaic flooring and dark peach wood furniture inside. The menu, too, pays tribute to the culinary heritage of the Minnan region – it features standout dishes such as ginger duck stew, which boasts tender…$$$$$View details
B+40Hui Wei Private KitchenFujian Province · Casual DiningThe spacious room has a live fish tank and display fridges at the entrance. The founder hails from Songxi County in northern Fujian, and the menu features specialities and snacks from there. The Lan Gu-style smoked yellow croaker impresses with its…$$$$$View details
B+42Chef Kang'sFujian Province · Casual DiningHaving shuttered his acclaimed restaurant in Singapore in 2024, the award-winning chef opened this outpost in Xiamen the following year. As ever, his Cantonese and Chaozhou classics are meticulously executed, leveraging his 30-plus years of…$$$$$View details
B+43Lao Song Bian Shi DianFujian Province · Casual DiningThis spot, a household name in Xiaman, has been serving mini pork wontons – bian shi – for over 30 years. Generations of Xiamenese have grown up eating their wonton soup, blanched noodles tossed in peanut sauce, as well as hand-shredded pork with…$$$$$View details
B+44Xing Wang Seafood · Rongting Hui (Siming)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe seafood chain started out as a fishmonger’s back in 1994. It began running a roadside food stall in 2016 and rebranded itself in 2023 with this upmarket flagship in a shopping mall. Live fish tanks are showcased next to a museum-like display of…$$$$$View details
B+45Longkushan EateryFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business for over 10 years, this restaurant has become part of the collective food memory of Fuzhou citizens. Despite the remote location and lack of ambience, locals come in droves for well-made home-style dishes and seafood at wallet-friendly…$$$$$View details
B+46Lin Yi Nen Ming Pai Zhu Xue HuaFujian Province · Casual DiningFounded by Lin Yi Nen over 40 years ago, this no-frills shop has moved many times, but always within the same neighbourhood. Its bestseller is old-time comfort food – pork blood curd soup with noodles or rice vermicelli. The noodles are toothsome…$$$$$View details
B+47CoastFujian Province · Casual DiningThis upscale restaurant in a towering hotel commands breathtaking views of Gulangyu. Head to the romantic bar for a pre-dinner drink and watch the lights dim as the sun sets. Those craving the classics can order steak or seafood tower à la carte. If…$$$$$View details
B+48De Wen Xia Zai MianFujian Province · Casual DiningA veteran chef hailing from Quanzhou opened this rustic noodle shop in 2022 selling only Hokkien hae mee, or Fujian-style prawn noodles. Bouncy noodles of medium thickness served in a broth simmered for seven hours with complex depth and flavours…$$$$$View details
B+49Fu Ding Zheng Zong Bian Rou (Jianxin Road)Ningde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningBeloved by the locals, this simple shop hidden in an alley ticks all the boxes in the way of local snacks, including Fujian’s take on wonton known as bian rou, either served in a sour and spicy broth with laver and pork cracklings, or deep-fried…$$$$$View details
B+50Sheng Hai Lou (Cangshan)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe owner, who hails from Ninghua County, used to be a chef. To bring authentic Ninghua-style Hakkanese cooking to Fuzhou, he sources the best chicken, pork and vegetables from the small farms of his home county. Simply seasoned with scallion…$$$$$View details