Feasting Through Gulangyu's Delicacies

The poetess Wu Yinlan once said, "On Gulangyu, as you walk, you can travel around the world." Gulangyu is known as the "Museum of International Architecture" with its exotic atmosphere. On this small island that can be traversed on foot, it wouldn't be an overstatement to call it a European town if not for the dazzling array of authentic Minnan snacks. As a seasoned foodie, when visiting Gulangyu, you must check off all the island's delicacies. Today, I will recommend some must-try local foods, each one a unique gem, guaranteed to be delightful~~~ ① Longtou Fish Ball Shop  Address: No. 183 Longtou Road An old brand offering handmade shark meatballs, available in large and small sizes, with or without filling. The fish balls have a bouncy texture and a pleasant taste. ② Egg Man Guan  Address: No. 175 Longtou Road Made and cooked on the spot, the egg yolk is stuffed with a generous amount of filling, mixing egg yolk with meatballs, and containing mushrooms and wood ear fungus, even the soup is delicious. ③ Ye's Mochi  Address: Intersection at No. 145 Longtou Road The only street snack allowed on Gulangyu, this wooden stall serves mochi that is soft, glutinous, and sweet, with a mix of black sesame and crushed peanuts, offering a layered taste experience. ④ Gulang Small Snacks Spicy Hot Pot  Address: No. 340 Longtou Road This shop is located in a small alley, frequented by locals, offering a rich variety. The spicy hot pot can be served with soup or dry mixed. ⑤ Shen's Minnan Rice Noodle Roll  Address: No. 57 Fujian Road The rice noodle roll is soft, smooth, and slippery, with a light soup containing meat, eggs, and lettuce. The taste of shark fin soup and fish balls is similar, freshly made after lining up, very fresh. ⑥ Gulangyu's Elderly Oyster Pancake  Address: No. 57 Fujian Road Oyster pancake is definitely a representative of Xiamen's traditional flavors. This oyster pancake has no storefront; you need to walk through a narrow staircase to reach the small attic kitchen. The oyster pancake is golden and crispy on the outside, with plump and tender oysters in the middle. ⑦ Grandma's Spring Rolls Address: Opposite the entrance of the Four-Luo Mansion Grandma's spring rolls have a thin and tough crust, filled with more than ten ingredients including meat, water chestnuts, seaweed, and peanut brittle, hot and fragrant. People living or working on Gulangyu often buy them. ⑧ Wenfeng Snack Shop  Address: No. 200 Longtou Road When it comes to Mianxian Hu, the people of Gulangyu only choose this one. Wenfeng is the mother-in-law of the shop owner, with a 34-year history. The Mianxian Hu is stewed into a paste, silky and smooth, dipped with youtiao, crispy with a soft texture. The above are the recommended local snacks. For souvenirs, you can go to Jinlan Pastry Shop, No. 413 Neicuo'ao Road, a very traditional old shop. The most famous is the coconut pastry, with fragrant pastry and plenty of coconut shreds, economical and freshly baked every day! If you like it, feel free to like and save it!