B+76Wu 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…$$$$$View details
B+77Chic 1699Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis is the first flagship of a local restaurant chain. The faux-industrial decor works nicely with the greenery and ocean views. The menu is dominated by local seafood and Minnan dishes, depicted by shrimps in sa cha sauce that boast firm texture…$$$$$View details
B+78Chen Xian Sen Sha Cha MianFujian Province · Casual DiningSeparated from the city centre and Xiamen Island by a harbour, this shop specialising in sha cha noodles is popular with students. Thanks to the coarsely ground peanuts, the sha cha broth is brimming with rich nutty flavours; the level of spiciness…$$$$$View details
B+79A Xin Xian Lao (Gongnong Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis no-frills shop is famous for lao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup. First, pick your noodles from the 18 choices, then choose your toppings from dozens of options, ranging from offal and blood curd to oyster and squid. Made fresh daily, their…$$$$$View details
B+80Xiang Mo Jin NianFujian Province · Casual DiningIts façade may be nondescript but its open-air kitchen provides quite a spectacle. Minnan-style soups are slow-cooked over heated sand on clay stoves for three to four hours so need to be pre-ordered; the availability of some soups is limited…$$$$$View details
B+81Tong'an Fan Dian (Huachang Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningFounded in 2003, this restaurant was named after Tongan, the cradle of Xiamen culture. The space is bright and airy, with a wall of oyster shell collage as a focal point. Formerly a fisherman, the owner is picky about his fish. Try the boneless…$$$$$View details
B+82FuyuanFujian Province · Casual DiningThis pink villa is a private-room-only restaurant specialising in the cuisine of Fuqing City, Fujian, with clear Putian-style culinary influences. Seafood like razor clam and shrimp is the house signature. The crispy Fuqing oyster fritter brims with…$$$$$View details
B+83Guo Gong Fan DianFujian Province · Casual DiningIn business since 1994, this no-frills joint is part of the collective culinary memory of many locals. The menu on the wall is for reference only – head to the glass-fronted fridge to see what's in store that day. The signature dish is feng rou…$$$$$View details
B+84Zhang Lin A Shan Jiang Mu YaFujian Province · Casual DiningFounded in 1999 under a different name, it has ever been popular with local ginger duck fans. On the right side of the entrance, row upon row of claypots make quite a spectacle. Muscovy duck is slow-cooked in rice wine with ginger and other herbs…$$$$$View details
B+85LuchengFujian Province · Casual DiningPerched atop the city’s sail-shaped landmark, Lucheng commands fantastic views. Traditional Chinese motifs are stylised and melded with elegant fixtures and fittings for comfort. The kitchen team of Fujian natives managed by a young Minnan chef…$$$$$View details
B+86A Qiu Niu Pai (Huxin Street)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThe 40-plus-year-old shop has stayed true to its origins, boasting red wood furniture and old-school vibes. Niu Pai is the Chinese term for beef steak. Rather than being seared on a grill, here, it is braised with curry spices until it melts in…$$$$$View details
B+87Jian Lai FaFujian Province · Casual DiningJian Lai Fa started out as a snack stall back in 1984. Now in its third generation, it has grown into a restaurant that is spread over two storeys. The kitchen team strives to re-create authentic home-style Minnan cooking with a nostalgic tang…$$$$$View details
B+88A Zhong Shi FangFujian Province · Casual DiningWhat started out as a street stall over two decades ago has firmly established itself as a favourite dining spot among locals. There is no menu – you just browse the fish tanks and light boxes to see your options. Seafood is their strong suit, but…$$$$$View details
B+89Homeme18" (Huming Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is all about à la minute cooking, and diners get to witness the action in the glass-clad kitchen. Home-style Fujian dishes are their strong suit: the pork soup with whelks is loaded with umami and briny sweetness. The braised pork…$$$$$View details
B+90Rong Ji Hai Xian Lao Hua (Cangshan)Fujian Province · Casual DiningLao hua, or Fujian-style noodle soup, is usually considered frugal eats. This shop, however, champions a novel lao hua that uses luxury seafood such as live abalone and razor clam. The modern, cosy room is also worlds apart from your average lao hua…$$$$$View details
B+91Yong Zhou Ji Bian Rou (Jinrong South Road)Fujian Province · Casual DiningDespite a very low-key ambiance, this shop in a residential neighbourhood has built a loyal following courtesy of its mini wontons called bian rou, made fresh daily in-house. Bouncy pork filling is enrobed in a translucent, wafer-thin wrapper made…$$$$$View details
B+92Jing LiFujian Province · Casual DiningOpened in 2020 as the premium version of a longstanding Fuzhou institution, Jing Li targets an upmarket business clientele. Burgundy seats and details grace the elegant wood-rich interior. On the menu, local Minnan classics are creatively melded…$$$$$View details