Huacheng Fishing Port
Huacheng Fishing Port initially started as a street-side food stall. Due to its authentic flavors, fast service, and good value for money, it became a popular seafood restaurant even among locals. Over the past decade, it has built a strong reputation, making 'Huacheng' a memorable name for many Shenzhen natives. As business boomed, Huacheng Fishing Port expanded its premises multiple times. By 6 PM, both the first and second floors of the restaurant are usually packed with diners, and even the large tent at the back of the restaurant has only a few seats left. The restaurant's popularity is a testament to the freshness of its seafood and the authenticity of its flavors. Popular dishes: Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp, Grilled Oysters, Spicy Crab with Roe, King Razor Clams, Stir-fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce.
Jindao Garden Claypot Porridge
In Shenzhen, Jindao Garden Claypot Porridge has sixteen branches, but for the classic experience, you must visit the main store on Leyuan Road. The store is not large, with wooden tables and chairs, giving a nostalgic feeling of small restaurants from a few years ago. The signature dish is seafood porridge, and you can choose the type of seafood according to your preference. The highly recommended combination is crab roe and shrimp. Slow-cooked in a claypot, the fresh flavors of the shrimp and crab are absorbed into the rice, making it light and refreshing, perfect for tired travelers. Popular dishes: Crab Roe and Shrimp Claypot Porridge, Crab Roe Abalone Shrimp Porridge, Signature Claypot Porridge, Stir-fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce, Grilled Eggplant.
Shigonghui Seafood Restaurant
Shigonghui Seafood Restaurant is a well-established restaurant in Shenzhen, highly recognized by the locals. Every evening, the third floor is fully occupied. The sunset glow of this harbor emits a warm yellow color, making the entire restaurant atmosphere more lively. Diners enjoy delicious food and casual chats while admiring the scenery. It is worth mentioning that most restaurants in Shenzhen tend to have a light flavor, but tourists who love spicy food can taste authentic Sichuan and Hunan flavors here. Popular dishes: Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp, Ginger and Scallion Crab, Steamed Scallops with Vermicelli, Fish in Red Oil.
Donghuang Seafood Restaurant
Donghuang Seafood Restaurant boasts an elegant environment and spacious area, making it more upscale compared to Shigonghui. The restaurant has several private rooms, making it suitable for family gatherings. If you dine here, don't miss the sea urchin fried rice. The sea urchin is finely chopped, giving it a fresh and sweet taste, and the rice grains are neither oily nor dry, making it a favorite among the restaurant staff. Popular dishes: sea urchin fried rice, geoduck congee, steamed baby abalone with tangerine peel, steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli, and salt and pepper local sea snails.
Kangle Fish Stall
Kangle Fish Stall is a very unique seafood restaurant with no fixed menu. The dishes are decided based on the seafood catch of the day, and there are not many varieties, only about thirteen dishes, which are typical Chaoshan flavors. Despite this, even before Kangle Fish Stall opens, the front is already crowded with diners, showing its popularity. Popular dishes: Salt and Pepper Nine-belly Fish, Steamed Ma You Fish with Plum Sauce, Soy Sauce Baked Squid, Oyster Omelette, Pan-fried Yellow Croaker.
No. 79 Fishing Boat Seafood Theme Restaurant
The special feature of No. 79 Fishing Boat Seafood lies in its restaurant decor and dining experience. From the initial design phase, the restaurant's structure adopted the shape of a fishing boat. The interior decorations, including fishing nets, wheels, and starfish, further align with the 'fishing boat' theme. The restaurant's usable area is as large as a small football field. Travelers can catch the seafood they want to eat on-site, and then a conveyor belt delivers the seafood to a transparent kitchen, allowing diners to watch the birth of their meal, which is a unique dining experience. Popular dishes: Deep Sea Fish Oil Seaweed Baked Rice, Garlic Sauce Grilled Lobster, Neptune Soup, Uncle San's Roasted Shrimp.
Xi Luo Seafood
Xi Luo Seafood is also a themed restaurant, closely related to the 'ocean style' from the store's design to the seafood delicacies. The restaurant's decor is predominantly blue, with surrounding lighting creating a cool blue tone. Even the bowls and plates on the tables are dark-colored. However, Xi Luo Seafood is famous for its spicy flavors. The hot and spicy sea snails served in cool-toned tableware create a contrast between taste and visual experience, which is the interesting aspect of this restaurant.
