Where to eat
Where to eat in Xiamen
The food guide to Xiamen — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Xiamen are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Xiamen
The Minnan (southern Fujian) table: satay noodles (shacha mian), oyster omelette (o-a-tsian), the peanut soup, and the seafood porridge. The Zengcuo'an lanes do the snacks; the Zhongshan Road does the old-city food.
Where the locals eat
Zengcuo'an for the snack lanes; Zhongshan Road for the old city; the university area for the student food.
The iconic orders
Iconic: shacha noodles; the oyster omelette; peanut soup for dessert.
Common questions
What is Xiamen famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Xiamen?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Xiamen?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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