B+51Da Tong Shao Jiu LangFujian Province · Casual DiningThis bustling joint in the old town specialises in shao jiao pei – the Minnan term for small plates intended to be enjoyed with alcohol. The owners, a couple, have been at the helm for 10-plus years. Their seafood-forward menu also features meat and…$$$$$View details
B+52Jing LiFujian Province · Casual DiningOpened in 2020 as the premium version of a longstanding Fuzhou institution, Jing Li targets an upmarket business clientele. Burgundy seats and details grace the elegant wood-rich interior. On the menu, local Minnan classics are creatively melded…$$$$$View details
B+53Bai Jia Chun Hao De Lai Jiang Mu Ya (Zhongxing Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningEver since this neighbourhood joint opened its doors in 1996, there have only been four items on the menu – ginger duck stew, duck gizzards, blanched leafy greens and steamed rice. In the most famous restaurant for ginger duck in the whole of…$$$$$View details
B+54J & A Steak HouseFujian Province · SteakhouseA Fuzhou native himself, the owner-chef worked in a famous steakhouse in New York for decades before opening his own business. This branch, decorated in a bold, ‘masculine’ style with a touch of class, was opened in 2022. The star of the show is…$$$$$View details
B+55Guan Zhong Wang Shi (Gulou)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe owner from Xi’an couldn’t find any restaurant serving authentic cooking from his hometown, so he opened his own! The spartan room is clean and rustic. The kitchen team from Shaanxi deftly pull noodles by hand. The signature biangbiang noodle…$$$$$View details
B+56Panda'sFujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is set up in a Fujian red-brick mansion, with a black, white and wood colour scheme punctuated by pops of bright red. Both the owner and the chef are Sichuan natives, specialising in cuisine from the city of Zigong, famous for its…$$$$$View details
B+57Yue Hua Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningThis noodle shop has been around for more than 40 years. What it lacks in space and grandeur, it makes up for in good food. Besides the secret sha cha broth bursting with a deep peanut flavour, diners also appreciate the dazzling and almost infinite…$$$$$View details
B+58Hu Yu Zhong Wu Qu Bian RouNingde, Fujian Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this shop has been a landmark of the Wuqu food scene. Since it moved to Ningde, the owner continues to craft everything in Wuqu style. Their bian rou dumplings are tossed in sauce or served in broth, boasting bouncy pork filling…$$$$$View details
B+59A Zhong Shi FangFujian Province · Casual DiningWhat started out as a street stall over two decades ago has firmly established itself as a favourite dining spot among locals. There is no menu – you just browse the fish tanks and light boxes to see your options. Seafood is their strong suit, but…$$$$$View details
B+60Hou Jie Lao Hua (216 Tonghu Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningClose to scenic spots, this simple shop attracts locals and tourists alike. As its sign says, lao hua, or rice vermicelli in pork broth, is the signature dish. But their hand-pulled noodles and ribbon rice noodles are equally good. For toppings, opt…$$$$$View details
B+61Chef Kang'sFujian Province · Casual DiningHaving shuttered his acclaimed restaurant in Singapore in 2024, the award-winning chef opened this outpost in Xiamen the following year. As ever, his Cantonese and Chaozhou classics are meticulously executed, leveraging his 30-plus years of…$$$$$View details
B+62Rong Ji Hai Xian Lao Hua (Cangshan)Fujian Province · Casual DiningLao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup, is usually considered frugal eats. This shop, however, champions a novel lao hua that uses luxury seafood such as live abalone and razor clam. The modern, cosy room is also worlds apart from your average lao hua…$$$$$View details
B+63167 Shan Hai LiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis kitchen run by Fu'an natives specialises in dishes from their home city; "167" refers to the length of the city's coastline in kilometres. Naturally, seafood from Fu'an is the main draw – look for yellow croakers, sea bass and the like in the…$$$$$View details
B+64Zhen Zhen Hai Li JianFujian Province · Casual DiningZhen Zhen runs the whole place alone: she's the owner, server and chef. She's picky about seafood, having it delivered a few times daily to ensure freshness. The well-made dishes at bargain prices have secured a loyal fan base. The menu comprises 20…$$$$$View details
B+65Yut FeiFujian Province · Casual DiningThis smart restaurant comes complete with a manicured garden, a main dining room and lavish private rooms. The Cantonese head chef, well versed in Cantonese barbecue, sizzling claypot dishes, and dim sum, has been practising his art for over 20…$$$$$View details
B+66Shan Li Yan Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningAt this friendly neighbourhood shop in the old town, the owner couple knows every customer by name. Sha cha noodles are their speciality: whatever the time of the day, the rich broth is always piping hot, striking a balance between garlic, peanut…$$$$$View details
B+67Che Qiao Tou Wen A Shui Wan (Daxi Street)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe founder was a hawker who sold fish ball soup over 150 years ago, during the Qing Dynasty. Now run by the fourth-generation owner, the brand has grown into a restaurant chain, but its speciality remains the same. Catch of the day is deboned…$$$$$View details
B+68Min Shi FuFujian Province · Casual DiningMin Shi Fu is well known for its live seafood and local delicacies. There is no menu. Just pick your own ingredients from the live fish tank and ask the server to recommend the best ways to prepare them. In addition to live shrimps, crabs, bivalves…$$$$$View details
B+69Xian Xiong QiFujian Province · Casual DiningWith live fish tanks lining the entrance, this is clearly the place to be for fresh seafood. The owner sources his fish directly from local fishermen, ensuring his catch is always the best. Minnan-style seafood defines the menu, and the peanut worm…$$$$$View details
B+70Xing Wang Seafood · Rongting Hui (Siming)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe seafood chain started out as a fishmonger’s back in 1994. It began running a roadside food stall in 2016 and rebranded itself in 2023 with this upmarket flagship in a shopping mall. Live fish tanks are showcased next to a museum-like display of…$$$$$View details
B+72Hao Shi LaiFujian Province · Casual DiningInto the second generation, this family business founded in 1993 features in many Xiamenians' childhood memories. It prides itself on Minnan cooking, especially fresh seafood dishes. The threadfin blanched in claypot has oily, silky flesh and…$$$$$View details
B+73LuchengFujian Province · Casual DiningPerched atop the city’s sail-shaped landmark, Lucheng commands fantastic views. Traditional Chinese motifs are stylised and melded with elegant fixtures and fittings for comfort. The kitchen team of Fujian natives managed by a young Minnan chef…$$$$$View details
B+74Xuanhe CuisineFujian Province · Casual DiningThe wood-rich interior feels warm and cosy and the food, in the same vein, is comforting and familiar. The menu stars the hits of Fuzhou cuisine and cleverly uses local ingredients to create authentic flavours. Expect items like fried pork belly…$$$$$View details
B+75Shan Gu Tang (Xiahe Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningIts bright red sign may be hard to miss but it's the lingering herbal aromas that draw in customers from near and far. The owner used to run a Chinese clinic and opened Shan Gu Tang to serve food with medicinal value. The small menu is dominated by…$$$$$View details