6 of the Best: Regional Chinese Eats

By Ziyi Yuan, January 8, 2016

6 of the Best is a regular series in which we examine six elite food and/or drink items available in Shenzhen.

Sichuan Xiang Tianxia Hot Pot (pictured above)

As the winter chill sets in, nothing hits the spot quite as well as spicy Sichuan hot pot. With an aromatic broth and a choice of select fresh ingredients, it’s a popular favorite.

No. 303, 3/F, Dongbu Market, Shantou Jie, Oct-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区汕头街华侨城东部市场3楼303室 (8665 7566)

Runyuan Seasonal Coconut Chicken

This popular Hainan dish conjures visions of exotic places and hot summer months. Soft chicken meat is cooked in a special coconut sauce with a well-balanced mix of spices and seasonings.

4/F, Eastern Market, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Oct-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意园香山东街东部市场4楼 (2912 8886)

Chinese Halal Noodles (Lanzhou Lamian)

Originating from Lanzhou, this versatile bowl of hand-pulled noodles has gained popularity all over China. Also known as ‘beef noodles,’ it is traditionally meaty, though vegetarian options are also available.

5-2 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口太子路5-2号 (2685 4491)

Old Beijing Noodles – Beijing Duck

The history of this signature northern dish goes all the way back to imperial times. The gourmet meat is prized for its crisp skin. Old Beijing Noodles serves it in a traditional dining atmosphere.

No. 012, 1/F, Haishan Guoji Huayuan, Nanshan District 南山区海上国际花园1楼012号蛇口南山区 (2689 1866)

Sun Shi Jiao Zi Guan (Sun Dumplings)

There is nothing like a warm hearty stew in winter – and Dongbei, China’s icy northeast, knows how to do it right: meat-heavy, with chicken and mushrooms. Add on a portion of crispy fried northern dumplings.

50 Wanxia Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口老街-湾厦路50号 (2602 5565)

Zhenpin Xuan

For a true Cantonese tradition, there is nothing like a relaxing afternoon tea with dim sum. Savory or sweet, the tender delicacies come in a wide array of flavors, among which you are sure to find a favourite. 4/F, Shidai Caifu Bldg, 88 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福田三路88号时代财富大厦4楼 (8322 9999)

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