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)
바허리하이지 (八合里海记 우육훠궈)
Runyuan Siji (Coconut Chicken)
룬위안쓰지 (润园四季 코코넛 치킨)
Dongmending Food Street
둥먼딩 미식거리 (东门町美食街)
King Miandian
몐뎬왕 (面点王)
Shekou Seafood Street
서커우 시푸드 거리 (蛇口海鲜街)
Bahe Li Hai Ji (Beef Hot Pot)
바허리하이지 (八合里海记 우육훠궈)
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)
룬위안쓰지 (润园四季 코코넛 치킨)
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
둥먼딩 미식거리 (东门町美食街)
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
몐뎬왕 (面点王)
A national snack chain for Shenzhen locals. Affordable dumplings, noodles, and porridge, perfect for dining alone.
Shekou Seafood Street
서커우 시푸드 거리 (蛇口海鲜街)
Seafood alley near Haishangze. You select your seafood directly from the tanks and pay a cooking fee; haggling over the price is essential.
