Hou Abo Meat Zongzi
Known to every household, Hou Abo (Roasted Meat Zongzi) on Dong Street features large zongzi with slightly loose rice grains. A thin layer of spicy sauce and peanut sauce is drizzled on top. As you dig in, you'll find a rich filling of dried scallops, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, three-layer pork, and marinated eggs... The contents of this zongzi are incredibly rich!
Aqiu Steakhouse
This steak is not the Western kind, but a Chinese-style steak with a strong Quanzhou flavor. Even today, the habit of eating beef persists, and restaurants serving beef snacks are ubiquitous in Quanzhou. A simple meal for Quanzhou people typically includes salted rice, beef soup, and a steak.
Hao Cheng Cai Steakhouse
This restaurant specializes in steak, with bright yellow gravy and rich meat aroma. The steak is crispy and tender, with a hint of curry flavor. The steak soup is also good; the steak is first cut into thin strips and marinated for flavor, then mixed by hand, making it particularly smooth and tender.
Si Dan Ginger Duck
Ginger Duck is a shop on Tumen Street that specializes in ginger duck. The aroma completely overwhelms you as you walk by, it's truly fragrant! The storefront facing the street is the preparation area, with clay pots lined up in a row, managed alternately by two young men to ensure each pot is freshly made and served simultaneously. The duck's fat is rendered out (leaving a pool of oil at the bottom), making it look a bit greasy, but the duck skin is actually crispy and the meat is tender and flavorful. After being roasted, the ginger loses its spiciness and tastes somewhat like dried bamboo shoots. You can eat several pieces mixed with rice.
Zhong Ji Salted Roast Duck
Zhong Ji has a different style. The duck is cooked until very tender, and the meat falls off the bone when picked up with chopsticks. The duck meat is sliced thinly, rolled up, and lightly dipped in the sauce below, resulting in a rich, savory flavor that is incredibly delicious.
