Shenzhen - Eating
Shenzhen is a food lover’s paradise. From mouth-numbingly hot Sichuan hot pots to the northeast’s blend of dumplings and roast duck and from the eastern board’s seafood delicacies to Hunan’s own take on the potential for spice, it has the lot. Whether you are on the busy Fenghuang or Huanggang roads or strolling down the vibrant Nan ’ao shui tou and Huaqiangbei street markets, you’ll be led by your nose, eyes and maybe even your ears to what you fancy. Try the Shajing Oyster or maybe the Nan ’ao abalone to get a feel for what the locals go for. And of course, with Hong Kong and Guangzhou in proximity too, you’re never too far away from delicious dim sum.
Huanguang, Dongmen & Bagua Food Markets
A trip down any of these vibrant food markets will introduce you immediately to the spectacular and incredibly tasty snacks on offer in China. Noisy, scent-laden and colourful, your best bet might be to watch the locals and follow suit. While some of the food will undoubtedly be out of your comfort zone, the more adventurous you are, the more you will enjoy. A foodie’s delight!
Phoenix House
Excellent Cantonese food not far from Huaqiang Bei shopping district. The dim sum is so good, they queue all day.
Little Sheep Hotpot
Spicy lamb broth all the way from Xinjiang in China’s northwest hinterland. Best visited as part of a group, the lamb melts in your mouth.
Centrally located Halal restaurant with excellent lamb and beef dishes.
Ju’s Fusion Restaurant
Upmarket seafood eatery selling delicacies such as shark’s fin and abalone. Not cheap but people queue and once you taste the food, you’ll know why.
Made in Kitchen
Fusion south-east Asian food with sushi, sashimi and thai curry on a 400+ strong menu spanning the entire region.
Dan Gui Xuan
Delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine such as the delicious chicken cooked in medicinal herbs.
Peninsula Seafood Hotpot Restaurant
Abalone, shark’s fin, xixiang shrimps and other fish dishes in fiery or not so fiery hotpots depending on your preference.
