Shenzhen Culinary Map — From Chaoshan Hot Pot to Coconut Chicken
Shenzhen, an immigrant city, is a gathering place for flavors from across China, including Guangdong, Chaoshan, and Hainan. For popular hot pot restaurants, arriving before 6 PM or obtaining a remote queue ticket via an app is essential. Since it is only a 15-minute high-speed train ride from Hong Kong, it makes for a great day trip gourmet itinerary. You should assume that payment is effectively WeChat Pay and Alipay only.
Bahe Li Hai Ji (Beef Hot Pot)
Baheli Haiji Beef Hotpot
Runyuan Siji (Coconut Chicken)
Runyuan Siji Coconut Chicken
Dongmending Food Street
Dongmenting Food Street
King Miandian
Miandianwang
Shekou Seafood Street
Shekou Seafood Street
Bahe Li Hai Ji (Beef Hot Pot)
Baheli Haiji Beef Hotpot
The main player in the Chaoshan-style beef hot pot craze. Beef cuts are blanched for only 3 to 10 seconds and dipped in soy sauce before eating.
Runyuan Siji (Coconut Chicken)
Runyuan Siji Coconut Chicken
A representative chain of Shenzhen's famous Yeziji (Coconut Chicken Hot Pot). The clear coconut broth is the best for a hangover cure.
Dongmending Food Street
Dongmenting Food Street
Shenzhen's largest street food alley next to Laojie Station. An all-in-one snack shop offering everything from stinky tofu to bubble tea.
King Miandian
Miandianwang
A national snack chain for Shenzhen locals. Affordable dumplings, noodles, and porridge, perfect for dining alone.
Shekou Seafood Street
Shekou Seafood Street
Seafood alley near Haishangze. You select your seafood directly from the tanks and pay a cooking fee; haggling over the price is essential.
