Xiamen’s food draws on seafood, shacha sauce, and rice-based snacks. Briny freshness often meets peanut, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, while worm jelly and oyster omelets reveal the island city’s playful attention to texture.
Shacha richness
Sweet seafood
Minnan snacks
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What to eat in Xiamen
Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0 01Shacha Noodles
A peanut-satay broth supports a customizable mix of seafood, meats, and tofu.
Hhaithait · CC BY-SA 3.0 02Tusundong
Marine worm collagen sets into a clear chilled jelly served with garlic, mustard, and sauce.
YUCHIA CHUNG · CC BY 2.0 03Oyster Omelet
Baby oysters, egg, and sweet-potato starch form crisp edges and a tender center.
Hhaithait · CC BY-SA 3.0 04Xiamen Fried Rice Vermicelli
Fine rice noodles absorb the aroma of seafood and vegetables in a dry, fragrant stir-fry.
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Eat like a local
Keep shacha noodle toppings focused so there is room left for an oyster omelet and a cool plate of tusundong.