10 Must Local Eats in Shenzhen Shekou’s Culinary Paradise
Shekou is a true food paradise with numerous delicious offerings worth trying. Here’s a curated guide to some of the best local eateries:
Baicaotang Desserts (百草堂糖水)
Recommended Dishes: Mango Pomelo Sago, Taro Coconut Sago Cream, Herbal Jelly
Highlights: Famous for its authentic Cantonese flavors, this shop offers a wide variety of delicate desserts.
Address: 207 Shekou New Street (opposite Shekou Cinema)
Jieyang Laowu Rice Noodle Soup (揭阳老五粿条汤)
Recommended Dishes: Blanched Rice Intestines, Beef Meatball Rice Noodle Soup
Highlights: Authentic rice noodles with tender texture and flavorful broth, certified authentic by Puning locals.
Yifang Goose Restaurant (益坊鹅品)
Recommended Dishes: Signature Braised Goose, Pickled Vegetable Stir-fried Beef Brisket, Water Spinach, Radish Soup, Bitter Gourd Soup
Highlights: A well-established Hakka restaurant offering home-style cooking at reasonable prices. The signature braised goose has a homey taste, and the pickled vegetable stir-fried beef brisket pairs perfectly with rice.
Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30
Lin Xian Ji Chicken Pot (林鲜记鸡煲)
Recommended Dishes: Fig Chicken Pot, Seaweed Seafood Fried Rice, Fresh Oysters
Highlights: Sweet and flavorful chicken soup, tender chicken meat, and abundant side dishes.
Shekou Kangle Fast Food Fish Stall (蛇口康乐快餐鱼仔档)
Recommended Dishes: Salt and Pepper Croaker Fish, Pan-fried Sole Fish, Silver Fish
Highlights: A long-standing seafood restaurant with excellent value for money. All dishes are priced at either ¥25 or ¥30.
Jiajun Eight Treasures Beef Offal (佳俊八宝牛杂)
Recommended Dishes: Eight Treasures Beef Offal, Beef Tripe, Beef Intestines, Beef Lung, Radish, Tofu Skewers
Highlights: The beef offal is tender and well-seasoned, with a savory broth that has an authentic Cantonese taste. The radish and tofu skewers are also well-flavored.
Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30
Zhongshan Yi Ge (中山壹鸽)
Recommended Dishes: Salt-baked Pigeon, Pigeon Soup, Pigeon Rice, Pigeon Kidneys
Highlights: Shenzhen’s #1 pigeon restaurant with consistently excellent dishes. The salt-baked pigeon has crispy skin and juicy meat, while the pigeon soup has a rich, fragrant broth.
Note: The restaurant is small, so expect longer wait times during peak hours.
Old Customer Claypot Rice (老顾客煲仔饭)
Recommended Dishes: Claypot Rice, Salted Egg Yolk, Spare Ribs
Highlights: Cooked over open flame, choose 4 toppings for ¥25, excellent value. The rice is soft and fragrant, and the salted egg yolk is a must-try.
Note: Request rice crust when ordering if desired.
Riverbed
Recommended Dishes: Buffalo Cheese Baked Arabic Bread, Indian Butter Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Highlights: Natural wood decor creates a comfortable atmosphere, perfect for dates and gatherings. All dishes maintain authentic flavors.
Fuego Handmade Pasta
Recommended Dishes: Pasta, Mexican Nachos
Highlights: Great ambiance with window-side scenic seats. Wide variety of pasta options, and the Mexican Nachos have a charcoal-grilled flavor with generous portions.
Tips
- Most Shekou restaurants are concentrated in Shekou Old Street, easily accessible via Line 2 Metro, Exit A of Dongjiaotou Station.
- Most establishments have queues during peak hours. Consider arriving early or dining during off-peak hours.
