Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Xiamen locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Shacha Noodles? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Xiamen.
Breakfast: Shacha Noodles is Xiamen locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 思明, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Shacha Noodles and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Shacha Noodles veteran near 曾厝垵, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 集美, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 思明 old Shacha Noodles (20-year veteran); ② 曾厝垵 trendy Shacha Noodles (good ambiance); ③ 集美 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 鼓浪屿; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 南普陀; ⑥ 闽南文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.