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Shenzheners love to eat. In fact, statistics show that they spend up to 1 billion yuan (US$122 million) per month on dining out. Traditionally, it is said "The best food is in Guangdong", Shenzhen as a new immigration urban, gathers all schools of Chinese food, with Yue Dish as the main part. You can enjoy foods and drinks of many different countries and areas, too.
There are some major ones like Gangxia food street、Nanyuan food street、Seafood on Fenghuang Road,etc.Of course, there are many other choices. For example, the Xiangxi Village near the Seibu Department Store serves excellent chicken soup. The Yantian food street is well-known for inexpensive and fresh seafood, and a small street behind the Sunshine Hotel is famous for Hunan food.
Famous Local Food
Cantonese Cuisine Authentic Cantonese cuisine has the reputation of being China's finest. Fine and rare ingredients are cooked with polished skill and in a dainty style. It emphasizes a flavor which is clear but not light, refreshing but not common, tender but not crude. In summer and autumn it pursues clarity and in winter and spring, a little more substance. The sautéed dishes always rely upon exquisite presentation involving cutting and carving skills.
Chinese Food Apart from Yue Food, Chaozhou Food and Kejia Food, there are a lot of other local food in Shenzhen, such as Sichuan Food, Beijing Food, Suzhou-Shanghai Food, Hunan Hubei Food, Northeast Food, Gui Food and Northwest Food, serving with its own famous traditional dishes and specialties.
Western and other international Foods Western Food has also enjoyed much favor since it was introduced into Shenzhen in the 80s. In addition, many foreign cuisine - French Food, Italian Food, American Food, Japanese Food, Korean Food, Tai Food, Vietnamese Food, and other International Food also gradually show up in Shenzhen
Recommended Restaurants
Fenghe Teahouse
Telephone: 86-755-25523338-6815
Address: 3/F, New Dynasty Hotel, Aiguo Road, Luohu District By buses 13, 218, 104, 29
Subway Sandwiches
Address: Shekou Store - located inside Wal-Mart, Shekou Industrial Road, Nanshan District Tel: 86-755-26862125 Baihua Store - beside Wal-Mart in the Baihua Building, Shangbu Road, futian District Tel: 86-755-83270237 We are excited that this sandwich franchise has come to Shenzhen. Now we can finally get a custom made sandwich in this city. Rush there for fresh and healthy fast food
Gypsy's Wine Bar and Restaurant
Telephone: 86-755-26682657
Address: Ground Floor, shop 3, Hai Bin commercial Center, Shekou (Opposite the Ship) The quality of the restaurants in Shekou keeps getting higher. This one features wood fired pizzas as well as many other western treats. It is run by an Australian Chef who has made sure his staff knows good service.
Golden Pond Italian Restaurant & Bar
Telephone: 86-755-26420649/26420650
Address: G/F, building 18, Hang Rui Garden Nan Guang Road, Nanshan District Take the trip out to Nanshan for some authentic Italian food. The chef is from Naples-Italy so you can be sure he'll serve you a huge Calzone.
Kremlin Restaurant
Telephone: 86-755-25561563/25583288
Address: No. 151 Hong Bao Road, Luohu district Used to just be a bar, now on the second floor and serving Russian food. We're sure you can still get Vodka.
Afghan Restaurant
Telephone: 86-755-25106244
Address: 1/F. Jingan Bldg, Wen Jin Nan Shen Nan Dong Road Lohu Small little restaurant where you may eat some Afghan food.
The Fat Cat Cafe Bar
Telephone: 86-755-26676467
Address: No. 4 Sea world Business Center Shekou An Indian Chef that cooks Thai, Indian and western food. We hear there are even good meat pies which hard to come by.
Romas Bar & Grill
Telephone: 86-755-26838492/26838491
Address: At the back of Taizi Hotel. Taizi Rd. Shekou Nice classy cozy bar with a French chef. Big portions arranged nicely. Real strong margaritas and daiquiris as well.
Laurel
Telephone: 86-755-83895138
Address: 3/Fl. Tian'an Cyber Park Chamber Club, Che Gong Miao, Fu Tian Very good Chinese food combined with very good service makes this place a great place to take business clients. Many Dim sums as well as Beijing Duck are available. More expensive than your normal Chinese restaurant but worth the extra money.
Blue (Italian)
Telephone: 86-755-26936888 ext. 8022
Address: Crown Plaza Shenzhen 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town For excellent Italian food check out Blue. There is a huge selection of wines. It will put a dent in your wallet.
Cafe Zentro
Telephone: 86-755-26936888 ext. 8117
Address: Crown Plaza Shenzhen 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town Many western dishes here. The buffet gets you good quality for the money and try the pastries made by the French pastry chef
JK (Japanese & Korean)
Telephone: 86-755-26936888 ext. 8001
Address: Crown Plaza Shenzhen 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town Enjoy a combination of Japanese and Korean cuisine here including a large selection of Sake and Kimchi. The environment is quite relaxing
Marco's (Chinese Restaurant)
Telephone: 86-755-26936888 ext. 8170 or 8199
Address: Crown Plaza Shenzhen 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town The hotel's Cantonese restaurant contains many ornate private rooms. You can have a nice dinning experience here.
Bagua Yilu food street
COMPARED to other food streets in Shenzhen, Bagua Yilu food street features restaurants with a comparatively long history and very authentic Cantonese dishes. In some Shenzhen guidebooks, mostly the ones written for and by Hong Kongers, this street is always the first recommendation.
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