Top 10 Restaurants In Shenzhen

While Shenzhen offers a host of delectable Guangdong fare, what’s really enticing about this mega metropolis is that thanks to an influx of migrants from all over the world and China, there’s a real range of quality cuisine on offer. Whether you want to impress with fancy Italian food, or you’re after quality dim sum to wow a travelling business partner with, we’ve served up a list of ten tasty addresses to sink your teeth into.

1. Shang Palace at Shangri-La Hotel

Restaurant, Chinese

Part of one of China’s first Shangri-La hotels. this high-end restaurant has a reputation for serving up delicious dim sum, the Cantonese breakfast classic. Take your seat in elegant surroundings, and you’ll have a choice of rice dishes, vegetables, and noodles from a menu where Huaiyang cold options sit alongside Sichuan and Chiu Chow dishes.

2. at Grand Hyatt Hotel

Restaurant, Chinese

For another sophisticated and luxurious restaurant in a hotel, try 1881 at the Grand Hyatt. Focusing more on delicious Northern Chinese cuisine, they specialise in wood-fired Beijing duck, and also serve up popular kong bao style shrimp. With its cozy but chic vibe, this is a great venue to enjoy Chinese fare of high quality.

3. Palletto at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Restaurant, Italian

Located on the second floor of The Ritz-Carton Hotel, Italian restaurant Palletto is the place to go if you’re pining for the delicate, sophisticated flavours of Rome in an atmosphere that is both swish and modern. The extensive menu features a full range of delicacies including antipasti, grilled seafood and beef carpaccio, while the wine list boasts a good range of a quality wines to be savoured.

4. Bollywood Cafe

Cafe, Indian

With its friendly and attentive staff, Bollywood Cafe serves up a diverse range of high-quality authentic Indian food that’s hard to come by in Shenzhen. This no-frills establishment is tucked away in shopping distric Luoho, where you can tuck into to masala dosa or dal makhani at affordable prices.

Willy’s Crab Shack

Another convival place to eat that feels homely and serves up non-local fare, this family-run restaurant is modelled after American crab shacks and is popular among expats wanting a taste of home in a welcoming and vibrant space in old Shekou. Doubling as a bar, its has daily beer and wine specials to complement its seafood and pizza dishes. Regulars commend the large portions, with its crab cake coming particularly highly recommended.