友生风味小吃(营平农产品市场店)

Another popular alley street food stall, located at the entrance of a vegetable market in the eighth market. It is famous for its satay noodles, and also has small tables and benches. The taste is the best. Such a small stall owner should have made a lot of money, which can be seen from the jade necklace he wears.

If you look at the food recommendations of the Eight Markets, you will definitely see this Yousheng snack shop, which is a small shop at the entrance of the Eight Markets Vegetable Market. Yousheng snack shop mainly sells pork trotter noodles, shacha noodles, clear soup noodles, and braised noodles. I recommend its pork trotters, which are chewy and fragrant, and the soup is tasty. You don’t have to order noodles, you can also order pork trotters directly. The shacha noodles have a strong peanut flavor, and the braised noodles are actually spicy. Although they are both unique, they are not what I like, but the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are also very generous.

Staying in a nearby homestay, I walked to the vegetable market, which seemed to be the legendary Eight Markets. There was a Shacha noodle restaurant above my head. It was raining in the morning and there were not many people. It was basically a roadside stall environment with a few small tables and benches on the ground. I tried it and was amazed after eating it. The Shacha soup was rich, the duck blood and pork liver were tender, the oysters were fresh, and the dried tofu was tasty. The only drawback was that the noodles were not chewy, probably because they were not freshly cooked.

#Monthly Special Plan Kaiyuan Road, also known as Xiamen No. 1 Road, is one of the earliest roads in Xiamen's history. Its history can be traced back to the end of the 19th century. At that time, Xiamen was still a small fishing village, and Kaiyuan Road was one of Xiamen's main traffic arteries. In the early 20th century, many famous buildings began to appear on Kaiyuan Road, such as the First Theater of China, Xiamen Cinema, Overseas Chinese Bank, etc. These buildings are still one of Xiamen's landmarks. There are also many old shops on this road. Today, we will take stock of four snacks recommended by locals! ✅Ajizi Cake Shop·Jizhi Department Store (Kaiyuan Road Store) 👍Xiamen Eight Markets has changed from a market frequented by locals to a "tourist destination" that tourists must check in today. When you come to the Eight Markets, this five-story old department store next to it is not to be missed. It is also the best place to take a panoramic view of the Eight Markets. ❤️The mottled exterior wall plus the messy wires at the door, this is Ajizi·Jizhi Department Store, an old department store hidden in the old days of Ludao. 🍥It has five floors in total, each floor is a world, integrating bookstores, groceries, teahouses, cake shops, and coffee shops. The memories of this city seem to be deposited in this building, writing the memoirs of Xiamen in the form of taste. 🤗The purest soul of the whole city is revealed here-not literary, not retro, but the most beautiful fireworks. Standing on the roof of Jizhi Department Store overlooking the Eight Markets, there is an alternative feeling, sighing that this is the most real Xiamen! 📍Address: No. 116 Kaiyuan Road (near the Eight Markets) ✅Yousheng Flavor Snacks (Yingping Agricultural Products Market Store) Yousheng Flavor Snacks, the first one near the entrance of Kaiyuan Road in Yingping Agricultural Products Market, has a history of nearly 50 years. This is the most unpretentious two stoves, and a few wooden stools and wooden tables are full of ancient flavors. Xiamen's four wonders, pig's trotter noodles, shacha noodles, clear soup noodles, and braised noodles, with different soups, with self-selected raw hot, less than 20 yuan is a big bowl of delicious food. 📍Address: Xia Shangyingping Agricultural Products Market, No. 147, Kaiyuan Road ✅Yaben Peanut Soup It is probably the oldest store near the Eighth Market. It has been here since before the liberation and has been around for more than 70 years. Even the signboard is very casual. There is a casual introduction on the wall of the store, which reads "Taste wheat milk, drink peanut soup, and have another leek box", and the lower couplet reads "Small world, big occasion, let me have a seat". Mainly engaged in wheat milk, peanut soup, and noodle soup, it is probably one of the few places on the island where you can drink the purest wheat milk. The wheat aroma is very strong, and it is perfect to drink it for breakfast overnight. 📍Address: No. 158, Kaiyuan Road ✅Zhengji Pan-fried Buns (Kaiyuan Road Store) 🎈A very ordinary store, with a large pan-fried bun machine outside, and dine-in on the second floor, but in fact most diners choose to take away! 👍Known as the most affordable and delicious pan-fried buns in Xiamen! You can often see many people queuing up to buy them. They are really bigger than other shops, and 3 yuan for one is still a good deal. (Prices are rising a bit fast) The bottom is golden and crispy, and the skin is not very dry. Without soup, I ate 2 in one go. The meat filling is very fresh, no wonder there are so many old customers! 📍Address: No. 135, Kaiyuan Road #Local food #Try the authentic old brand

Xiamen is more than just Gulangyu Island and Zhongshan Road; its true local flavor is hidden in these long-established shops favored by locals. 1. 1980 Roasted Pork Rice Dumplings (Zhongshan Road Branch) - Average price: 28 RMB, 4.2 stars - A taste of old Xiamen since 1980, a must-eat for two consecutive years. The roasted pork rice dumplings are rich and flavorful, the peanut soup is sweet and refreshing, and paired with fish ball soup and wontons, each bite offers a taste of the hearty flavors of southern Fujian. 2. Fuyu Datong Duck Congee - Average price: 30 RMB, 4.2 stars - Opened in 1983, this late-night eatery has been a favorite among locals since childhood. The duck congee is smooth and flavorful, served with crispy fried dough sticks and fresh pork kidney congee, a warm and comforting treat for a hungry late-night stomach. 3. Yi Liu Tangbao (Tong'an Branch) - Average price: 29 RMB, 4.5 stars - A local favorite, these soup dumplings have paper-thin skins that burst with flavor when you bite into them. Paired with classic peanut soup and satay noodles, this is a worthy addition to the 2025 must-eat list. 4. You Sheng Flavor Snacks (Yingping Agricultural Products Market Branch) - Average price: 28 RMB, 4.4 stars - A local auntie's secret gem: this authentic Xiamen eatery. The satay noodle soup is rich and flavorful, the oyster omelet is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it's served with fried pork in vinegar sauce and fish ball soup. Every bite is a taste of old Xiamen. 5. Jia Wei Restaurant (Huli Branch) - Average price: 85 RMB, 4.7 stars A long-established street food stall, a must-eat for three consecutive years. The pork liver is crisp, tender, and without any fishy taste. The oyster omelet and fried pork in vinegar sauce are both delicious and safe choices. The Minnan (Southern Fujian) flavors are incredibly authentic. 6. Six Years Private Kitchen - Average price: 72 RMB, 4.7 stars - A hidden gem of a private kitchen on Gulangyu Island. The shrimp is fresh and bouncy, the oyster omelet is made with generous portions, and the satay noodles have a unique flavor. Certified as a must-eat for two consecutive years, it's a popular spot for locals. 7. Ah Zhong Food Stall - 20-Year-Old Establishment (MixC Mall Branch) - Average price: 103 RMB, 4.6 stars - A popular spot for local young people. The oysters are large and fresh. Oyster omelet, fried pork with vinegar, and fish ball soup are all signature dishes. The 20-year-old establishment's expertise is all in its flavors. 8. Tong An Restaurant (Lianfa Southeast World Branch) - Average price: 123 RMB, 4.6 stars - Established in 2003, this restaurant offers incredibly fresh, made-to-order dishes. The braised pork is tender and not greasy, and the Tong An braised pork is fragrant. Private rooms are available, and there's free parking. A top choice for group meals. 9. Heiming Restaurant (Bailuzhou Branch) - Average price per person: 136 RMB, 4.6 stars - A regular on the must-eat list for four consecutive years, offering authentic Minnan cuisine. The slow-roasted beef is reddish-brown, tender, and flavorful. The oyster omelet and satay noodles are also unique. Suitable for banquets and dates.