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Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Xiamen [2025]
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JINJIAGANG
4.9
/5
1070 reviews
Seafood
From £10.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 3.1 km from downtown
Address: 厦门市思明区和凤街19号
No.1 of Local Restaurants in Xiamen
Highlights:
Distinctive murals create an oceanic setting, abundant seafood fresh and succulent
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Xiamen Food｜A Treasure Seafood Food Stall Hidden on Zhongshan Road
🏠Jinjiagang Seafood Food Stall (Zhongshan Road Branch) is located at No. 47 Zhongshan Road, hidden in the alley beside Zhongshan Road. The restaurant is clean and tidy, and the murals of marine life on the wall make me feel the strong ocean style🐟. There is also a huge seafood in front of the store filled with a variety of fish, king crabs, lobsters, and crabs, which makes me feel addicted.
🐠【Green Pepper Spicy Tiger Grouper】The steaming method retains the freshness of the grouper and tastes sweet.
🍽️【Matsutake Stewed Taro Ball Soup】The soup is delicious and sweet, and the ingredients are also very rich, including clams, tendon meat, green vegetables and meatballs. I like taro balls the most. It is full of meat and taro flavor when I bite it. I am so addicted.
🐚【Scallion Oil Conch Slices】The conch is cut into thin slices, crispy and chewy, a very good appetizer.
🍆【Honey Glacier Eggplant】Different from the common eggplant in color, it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, soft and sticky, very sweet
🦐【Delicious Shrimp】It is a bit like Thai style, the shape of the skewers is very eye-catching, the shrimp meat is sweet and chewy, and the sauce is slightly spicy.
💰It costs about 100 yuan per person, and the seafood feast is very enjoyable.
Xiamen Food | Enjoy delicious seafood in Jinjiagang during the Chinese New Year
🏮It's Chinese New Year, and I haven't enjoyed a seafood feast for a long time, so I checked in at the Jinjiagang Seafood Food Stall. 🏠The restaurant is located at No. 47 Zhongshan Road, although it is hidden in the alley next to it. It was the peak dining time, and the restaurant was booming. Many people came to dine and had to line up to get a number, and even many customers dined outside the store😌.
👍🏻Although there were many customers in the restaurant, the dishes were served very quickly, give it a thumbs up.
🦐Salt and pepper shrimp mushrooms: A large portion of fresh shrimp mushrooms, not small in size, delicious and chewy in one bite.
🐠Steamed grouper: The freshly killed and cooked grouper tastes fresh and chewy. The steaming method retains the deliciousness of the grouper, with rich onion and soy flavors, and the fish meat is tender.
🍲Black tofu with abalone sauce: Hot black tofu is really heart-warming and healthy, perfect for winter ❤️.
Minnan fried vinegar meat: fragrant and crispy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with pineapple, sweet and delicious.
🥘Hydrangea mushroom stewed taro balls soup: a healthy winter soup, the soup is fresh and delicious, but my favorite is the taro balls, the thick balls are full of fragrance, soft and chewy, full of taro paste, and extremely mellow🌝.
💰100 yuan per person, I feel that the price-performance ratio is OK, it's the New Year, the business is great, remember to arrive at the restaurant early to avoid queuing.
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BASHIAJIE
4.5
/5
390 reviews
Snacks
From £1.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 2.8 km from downtown
Address: No. 111 Kaihe Road (at the intersection of Kaihe Road and Danshui Lane)
No.17 of Light Bites in Xiamen
Highlights:
Nicholas Tse visited for the divine minced pork mini rolls
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Ajie's five-spice rolls are really delicious! They are fried right at the door, crispy and filling.
The oyster omelet is also delicious (usually we call it oyster omelet), and I ordered the shacha noodles and fish ball soup because I thought the first two were delicious! The fish ball soup has an egg, and when I ate the second one, I found that the fish ball tasted different from the first one. It turned out that the second one I ate was a shark ball, and the first one was a stuffed fish ball. The shark ball is solid, and the meat is firm and chewy, which I think is more delicious.
Ajie Wuxiang is a famous online celebrity shop in the Eight Markets. Every time I pass by here, I see people queuing up. Wuxiang is made of tofu skin wrapped with meat and water chestnuts and fried together. It tastes good if you eat one, but it’s a bit greasy if you eat two.
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ZUIYIHAO
4.6
/5
862 reviews
Seafood
From £10.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 2.5 km from downtown
Address: Shop No. 1-3, Siming North Road, Fourth Market
No.7 of Local Restaurants in Xiamen
Highlights:
A Xiamen food landmark, delighting foodies with rich seafood
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🏠Er Shu Zui No. 1 Seafood Food Stall, the restaurant is located at Shop 1-3, the Fourth Market, Siming North Road, with convenient transportation. As soon as I entered the store, the huge seafood pool attracted me. The king crab and grouper looked so tempting.
🥘Garlic black tofu: Eat while hot, the thick-cut black tofu is fragrant, tender and nutritious.
🥩Fried vinegar meat with taro shreds: The fat and lean vinegar meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the fried taro shreds make the vinegar meat taste more like.
🦐Egg yolk baked shrimp: The portion is super large, the salted egg yolk flavor is fragrant, the shell has a salty and fragrant texture, and the inside is fresh shrimp meat, which is chewy and refreshing.
🥭Mango juice: Refreshing and greasy, it is very enjoyable to match with big fish and meat.
💰100 yuan per person, it is very suitable to come and enjoy a seafood feast.
Seafood food stall. In this weather, you don't need to use the air conditioner in the store. It's very comfortable to sit outside and enjoy the natural breeze. I ordered a table of dishes. There are all the regular varieties. The taste is pretty good. The price is really expensive.
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DAZHONG
4.6
/5
255 reviews
Fast Food
From £3.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 3.2 km from downtown
Address: 2 Hefeng Street
No.19 of Light Bites in Xiamen
Highlights:
Hidden gem restaurant with flavorful satay noodles
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[Taste] Very fresh, the shacha sauce has a strong flavor.
[Environment] Clean and bright, neat and orderly, very good.
[Service] Good attitude, a lot of staff, and the food is served very quickly.
[Taste]
[Environment]
[Service] are all very good. How can you not have a bowl of Shacha Noodles when you come to Xiamen? Going to the beautiful Ring Island Road or walking or cycling is a must. Shacha Noodles
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5
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WANNA
5.0
/5
71 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From £14.00
Zengcuo'an Area | 7.1 km from downtown
Address: 环岛南路308号三楼(临家大门向左三十米)（曾厝垵正门路南）
Highlights:
Sunset sea views and live music create pure romance
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We went to WANNA after strolling around Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street in the evening. It was almost 11 o'clock and there were very few people at this time. The food here tastes very good, the environment is first-class, it is close to the sea, and there are resident singers. It should be a different scene if we come here during the day.
Wondering where in Xiamen you can enjoy both stunning ocean views and a romantic candlelight dinner? Come to "WANNA Seaview Restaurant and Bar"! Save this guide and experience the ultimate romance with your loved one!
📍 Address: 3rd Floor, No. 308 Huandao South Road (South of Zengcuo'an Main Gate Road)
🏖️ Ambience: Located on Huandao South Road in Xiamen, this restaurant boasts unparalleled ocean views! Sit on the terrace with your loved one, gazing at the azure ocean, listening to soft music, and even witnessing Xiamen's most stunning sunset in the evening! 🌊The ambiance is incredibly romantic, making it a perfect choice for a romantic date!
🕯️ Exclusive Candlelight Dinner Experience:
· Romantic Decoration: The restaurant meticulously prepares candlesticks, flowers, and soft lighting for couples, creating a dreamy dining atmosphere. Under dim candlelight, accompanied by gentle music, enjoying delicious food and chatting with your loved one is a unique way to connect with each other. Sunset is the most romantic: We recommend visiting between 5 and 6 pm to enjoy the stunning sunset over Xiamen Bay, with golden sunlight shimmering across the water – perfect for photos!
Music: The restaurant frequently hosts music performances and concerts. Enjoying dinner amidst the music will instantly warm your soul!
🍽️ Candlelight Dinner Recommendations:
Specialty Seafood Platter: Fresh seafood paired with a special sauce for an incredible taste!
Romantic Set Menu for Two: Includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert, perfect for sharing.
Creative Drinks: Super attractive and photogenic!
Steak: A traditional staple of candlelight dinners, its rich flavor complements perfectly with red wine.
Dessert: To round off a perfect candlelight dinner, choose a light and delicate dessert like fresh fruit, cheese, or petit fours.
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1. Motion Capture: Use your phone's slow-motion mode to capture the food in motion, such as the sensation of broth pouring over the food, to trigger the viewer's hunger signals.
2. Color Contrast: Use a solid background color (white or light wood is best) to highlight the color of the food. Adjust your phone's brightness appropriately (brightness +10, saturation +15, contrast +5) to make the dish more appealing.
3. Sound Enhancement: Record white noise like the sizzling sound of food cooking or the clinking of wine glasses to trigger the brain's "conditioned reflex" and increase appetite.
4. Close-up Shots: Get close to the food (20-30cm) for close-ups, showcasing details like the stringiness of pizza or the texture of steak to immerse the viewer.
5. Scene Insertion: Capture couples interacting (such as clinking glasses or sharing food) to make the viewer think of something they could do themselves, enhancing their connection.
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LU JIANG YI HAO
5.0
/5
133 reviews
Seafood
From £8.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 2.7 km from downtown
Address: 鹭江道230号
Highlights:
Purveyor of fresh seafood ingredients, preserving traditional flavors for 30 years
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How can you not eat seafood when you come to Xiamen? !
I finally discovered the delicious food hidden in Lujiang Road. It was brought to me by a local friend! Every bite is really fresh😋
🦐The seafood is clearly marked and freshly caught. You can see the freshness
🙋♀️I will come back to eat it after eating it
Friends highly recommend dishes👇
Spicy swimming crab🦀️
As soon as it is served, the fragrance goes straight into the nose😋, take a bite, the crab meat is so tender that I smack my lips!
Eel with black bean sauce🐟
It’s amazing👏, each piece of fish meat is covered with black bean fragrance, it tastes so delicious!
Steamed large abalone
When it is served, the fresh smell is fragrant😍, take a bite, it’s so fresh that my eyebrows are about to fall off!
Typhoon shelter big dragon🦞
The shrimp meat is QQ and bouncy🤩, and the garlic fragrance bursts in the mouth, it’s so addictive!
Steamed king crab🦀️
Original flavor🥰, the crab meat is very sweet, you can't stop eating it, super satisfying!
🏠Lujiang No. 1 Seafood Stall (Bashi Store)
📍No. 230 Lujiang Road, Siming District
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After taking photos of Ciao, I was so tired that I had to have a good meal👇✅Spicy crab noodles is my new favorite recently. It was so amazing when I ate it. The noodles were covered with sticky soup, one bite of crab and one bite of noodles. I posted a circle of friends in the middle of the night and my girlfriend cried with greed and asked me to take her to eat it quickly✅Matsuba crab I feel that if you want to eat crabs, you have to eat big ones. It's really satisfying. The crab legs are cut open. The crab meat is tender and chewy. The crab roe is eaten with a spoon, which makes people dizzy✅Steamed eel with fermented black beans is an old friend. I will order this dish every time I come here. It is soft, chewy and chewy. The sauce is used to mix with rice and I can't say a word⛳️Lujiang No. 1#A must-eat seafood feast#Xiamen food and fun notes#Xiamen food#My niche travel guide#Seafood feast#Local niche travel route sharing#Xiamen travel#Photography check-in
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YU BAO WANG MIN NAN CHA LOU
3.3
/5
96 reviews
Snacks
From £4.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 2.9 km from downtown
Address: 大元路27-101号
Highlights:
A craft passed down for four generations, classic taro buns with thin skin and fresh filling
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Taro buns in the Eight Markets
Someone recommended this taro bun in the guide, and the address is also near the Eight Markets.
I thought it was probably not big like the snack shops I ate before, but it turned out to be a regular restaurant, and the food sold was mainly Minnan specialty snacks. It was nice to have a proper meal here. Unfortunately, I had eaten all kinds of snacks in the Eight Markets along the way, so I could only order the original target, the traditional taro buns.
Taro buns are actually filled with taro skins. The taro buns are filled in the food box, and the sauces and coriander and other ingredients are sprinkled on them. The taro skin is sticky but not sticky, and the fillings wrapped inside are mainly eggs and dried tofu. If I have a chance, I will try their taro bun king, which is filled with seafood.
The taro buns are made and then steamed, one in each steamer, a bit like crab roe buns, topped with a special sauce. The skin has the aroma of taro, and paired with rich fillings, it is really delicious.
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Hao Shi Lai & Big Street Food
5.0
/5
191 reviews
Seafood
From £9.00
Zhongshan Road Area | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 24 Hubin South Road (City Administration for Industry and Commerce)
No.19 of Local Restaurants in Xiamen
Highlights:
Authentic Fujian seafood, featuring the traditional soy sauce flavor
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这菜做的真的非常精致，不得不把评分给高，而且口味味道也做的非常不错，店内环境非常干净，每天都会打扫，真的用餐体验非常不错，下次还会来
You must come to this 30-year-old food stall when you come to Xiamen. It’s awesome.
🌸I came to this old food stall in Xiamen again. I never get tired of it. The boss is very hospitable. You can order directly on the first floor and go to the second floor. You can order any dish without disappointment. The portion is large and the price-performance ratio is very high. There is ginger duck made on the first floor, and you can smell the fragrance.
Mainly featuring authentic southern Fujian cuisine and local seafood feast👍
🌸You must eat seafood when you come to Xiamen. Today we ordered a fresh tiger grouper. It is steamed and you can eat the fish meat. It is so fresh and tender. It is even more delicious with soy sauce.
🌸Abalone tofu
The sauce of this tofu is a bit special. I seem to have eaten peanut butter. When I bite the tofu, it is tender and juicy.
🌸Oyster rice
The rice full of oysters🦪 tastes a bit like the southern Fujian specialty oily rice, but with the addition of oysters, the taste is richer.
🌸 Signature Sweet and Sour Pork
Girls love the sweet and sour pork, with pineapple🍍, which tastes sour and sweet, just like the taste of love.
🌸The whole food stall is very large, with many booths and boxes in the hall, suitable for dinner parties, business banquets, family gatherings, etc.
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Tips:
[🍽Dora loves food]
Good food stalls
📍Detailed address: No. 24, Hubin South Road
🚗Transportation strategy: Take bus to Yizhong Station
🕙Business hours: 10:30-14:00 16:30-23:30
🍽Dishes: Tiger grouper, oyster rice
💰Per capita consumption: 80-150 (depends on your budget)
🌟Highlights: Old Xiamen cuisine, Minnan specialty, food stalls with a smokey atmosphere
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COASTLINE
3.6
/5
169 reviews
Coffee Shops
From £6.00
IslandRingBlvd/Huangcuo Beach/Convention Center | 11.3 km from downtown
Address: 环岛东路2188-18号,观音山蹦极旁
Highlights:
All-white sea-view cafe on Huandao Road, photogenic and delicious
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The food and drinks are average, not too good or too bad. The location is in Guanyin Mountain, next to the bungee jumping. The environment is so beautiful, very suitable for taking pictures, and the photo output rate is 100%. Sitting outside, you can hear the sound of the waves, which is very comfortable.
Xiao Xin finally came to the Coastline Cafe, which was super popular some time ago. 🌊After planning for a long time, I finally had a relatively free time to go there. After all, the journey is a little far, 🚗and it takes 40 minutes to drive.
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🏠Store name: Coastline Cafe
💰Time: 10:00～22:30
📍Address: 2188-18, Huandao East Road
🚌Bus: Guanyinshan Fantasy World Station
🚗Self-driving: There are many places to park nearby, and parking fees are required. Xiao Xin paid the parking fee directly, but it seems that some friends mentioned in the comments that you can find the store to deduct the parking fee. If you need it, you can ask the store
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The environment of the Coastline Cafe can really be said to be very good, 🈶️Infinity pool, Hobbit wooden house, round arch, characteristic Roman columns and other characteristic stores, a good place to take pictures and check in.
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Xiao Xin didn't come very late, just around 7pm, but there were only a few drinks left to buy. There were only 4 drinks that Xiao Xin didn't want to drink, and some alcoholic products that she couldn't try because she was driving. There weren't many customers in the store, so she was a little disappointed that there were so few drinks available.
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HAI XIAN SHENG
5.0
/5
11 reviews
Seafood
From £7.00
Zengcuo'an Area | 6.9 km from downtown
Address: 环岛南路296-4号（曾厝垵天桥靠海边）
Highlights:
Oceanfront outdoor seating with freshly caught seafood feast
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It's a peaceful place, the scenery is so beautiful and the atmosphere is very quiet
Sunny days in Xiamen are truly photogenic! The stronger the sun, the bluer the water—every frame is like a movie scene, no retouching necessary!
I highly recommend this route—you can check out the popular beachside cafes and enjoy the quiet reefs and wooden boardwalks all to yourself. Just take photos along the way and your mood will be lifted!
🗺 My favorite route: Huangcuo Beach → Haiyun Terrace → Xitouxia → Music Square → Mountain and Sea Trail (watching the sunset from Pangui Tower and Tianquan Trail Square is truly amazing!)
⚠️ Reminder: Always wear plenty of sunscreen! The sea is at its bluest around 2:00 pm, making it perfect for capturing gentle sunsets around sunset.
🌄 For dinner, we went to the "Seafood Restaurant with Full Seaview View." I recommend reserving a seat in advance! The sunset view is unbeatable! 🦞 The garlic oysters, salt-baked conchs, lobster, and fried noodles were all delicious! You can order other seafood to your liking—it was a surefire hit!
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