China Guide
Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan Island
Food and drink
1 Café de Coral Jianshe Lu This Macanese chain provides quality Chinese food with a Western influence in a handy order-by-pictures format. It can be standing room only at lunchtime.Price: Mains around ¥40
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Dengpin Vegetarian Third floor of the Jun Ting Ming Yuan, north of Bao'an Nan Lu's junction with Hongbao Lu Choose the all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet or order from the menu. The buffet's a great way to try a bit of everything – "steak", "fish" and "duck" are all in evidence, as are plenty of greens, mushrooms, noodles and rice. Price: Buffet ¥50
3 Laurel Fifth floor of Louhu Commercial City in Railway Station Square Some of the best Cantonese food in town – you may recognize dishes such as sweet-and-sour prawns, but snake doesn't make it onto the English menu. Price: ¥50–100 per person
4 Little Sheep Hotpot Renmin Lu at the junction with Shennan Zhong Lu Seat yourself at a bubbling cauldron of the nationwide chain's signature spicy broth and order meat and vegetables to stew in it – best enjoyed by groups of three or more. Price: Around ¥60 per person