Luohu is the first stop for most travellers heading to Shenzhen — step through the border and you're just a few minutes from Dongmen, and after a shopping spree you'll want to sit down for a proper meal. Below are 9 popular Luohu restaurants that have genuine reviews on OpenRice's Shenzhen site and are reachable by metro, all with metro exits and per-person costs so you can head straight there after your shopping.
🚉 Getting to Luohu / Dongmen from Three Border Crossings
- Luohu Port: Exit customs and you're right at Luohu Station on Metro Line 1 — one stop to Guomao, two stops to Laojie (Dongmen), the whole trip takes under 10 minutes.
- Futian Port: Take Line 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center and transfer to Line 1, or take Line 4 to Children's Palace and transfer to Line 3 for Laojie — about 25 minutes.
- Shenzhen Bay Port: the port now has Metro Line 13 (Shenzhen Bay Port Station — exit B or C, about a 100 m walk), so take it two stops to Houhai Station, transfer to Line 2/11, then to Line 1 into Luohu — about 45–55 minutes in total; if you have a big group and lots of luggage, just call a car for about ¥60–80.
🦀 Hong Kong Choi Kee Spicy Crab Private Kitchen (香港財記辣蟹私房菜) (Guomao) — The Hong Kong-Style Spicy Crab Import
- Address: Right side of the lobby, Fazhan Center Hotel, 2008-2 Renmin South Road, Luohu District (next to Gennana)
- Transport: Guomao Station, Exit A on Metro Line 1, about 240 metres on foot
- Per-person cost: About ¥200 (listed on OpenRice Shenzhen's popularity ranking)
- What to eat: Specialises in typhoon shelter spicy crab and stir-fries — a Shenzhen branch of a long-established Hong Kong brand, decorated in Hong Kong style, perfect for homesick travellers.
🏮 Dongmen Yinyuan (東門隱院) (Hongzhan Center City) — A Private Kitchen Hidden on the 4th Floor of a Mall
- Address: 4/F, Hongzhan Center City, 1034 Jiefang Road, Dongmen
- Transport: Laojie Station exit on Metro Line 1/3, about 650 metres on foot
- Per-person cost: ¥41–100 (OpenRice popularity ranking)
- What to eat: Reviews mention a two-person set for about ¥178 with five dishes and a soup (winter melon, bamboo fungus and job's tears soup, bean paste seasonal vegetables, typhoon shelter prawns, ginger and spring onion stir-fried live crab), in a Chaoshan home-style vein; the setting is quaint and traditional, making it a rare quiet private kitchen in Dongmen.
🦆 Jingzhao Liu Fuji Peking Duck (京兆劉福記北京烤鴨) (Guomao) — Sliced Duck from ¥69
- Address: 1/F, Tower A, Zhidi Plaza, 3068 Chunfeng Road, Guomao
- Transport: Renmin South Station, Exit C on Metro Line 9, about 320 metres on foot
- Per-person cost: About ¥69 (popular Beijing cuisine on OpenRice's "Most Saved" ranking)
- Opening: Opens around 09:00, serving morning tea and main meals
🦪 Xinxingwang Oyster Oyster Is the Way (新興旺蚝蚝是道) (Huangbeiling) — Budget Oyster Hot Pot in Luohu
- Location: Around Huangbeiling, Luohu District; get off at Huangbeiling Station on Metro Line 2/5 and walk over
- Per-person cost: ¥41–100 (listed on OpenRice Shenzhen's popularity ranking)
- What to eat: Specialises in fresh oysters and seafood hot pot — a long-standing eatery in Huangbeiling that gets busy for dinner after work; pick this one if you want affordable seafood.
🦢 Chen Pengpeng Chaoshan Cuisine (陳鵬鵬潮汕菜) (KKMALL Kingkey Banner Space) — The Braised Goose Brand with 28 Branches
- Address: F1, KKMALL Kingkey Banner Space, 5016 Shennan East Road, Luohu District
- Transport: Grand Theatre Station on Metro Line 1/2; walk through KKMALL and you're there
- Per-person cost: ¥41–100
- What to eat: Founded in 2016; reviews say it has now grown to 28 directly operated branches in Shenzhen. Signature dishes are braised goose and Chaoshan-style small plates, reasonably priced and great for the whole family.
🎋 Juzhu Chaoshan Cuisine (居竹潮汕菜) (Taibai branch) — A Long-Standing Chaoshan Restaurant in Luohu
- Address: 1/F, Songquan Villa, Taibai Road, Dongxiao Subdistrict, Luohu District (also a branch at B1, Shuibei Jewelry Headquarters Building, and a branch at Luohu Yitian Holiday Plaza)
- Phone: 0755-22217376
- Per-person cost: ¥41–100
- What to eat: Specialises in Chaozhou cuisine, seafood and braised dishes, serving the neighbourhood for years; the Shuibei branch is at 3008 Buxin Road, handy if you're visiting the jewellery market.
🍜 Xihehe Nanyang Fusion Cuisine (喜禾禾南洋融合料理) (Dongmen Hubeili) — A Change of Flavour
- Location: Around Hubeili, Dongmen (between Hongling Station and Laojie Station on Metro Line 3)
- Per-person cost: About ¥70
- What to eat: Thai and Singapore-Malaysian dishes — a good switch when you've had enough of Dongmen street food, and on the affordable side.
🥩 Miyazaki Gyuichi Yakiniku House (宮崎牛一燒肉屋) (Dongmen Dongle Building) — Japanese-Style Yakiniku
- Location: Dongle Building, Dongmen (around Laojie Station on Metro Line 1/3)
- Per-person cost: ¥151–300
- What to eat: Japanese-style yakiniku and teppanyaki, good for a leisurely meal with friends.
🍗 Ya Xiaoqi (鴨小七) (Dongmen Xiangxi Building) — A Beijing Cuisine Bistro
- Location: Around Xiangxi Building, Dongmen (near Laojie Station on Metro Line 1/3)
- Per-person cost: ¥101–150
- What to eat: Beijing cuisine (official-style dishes) — roast duck and small plates included; good for those who want a proper Chinese meal but not a chain.
🗺️ Half-Day Eat-and-Shop Route: Dongmen + Guomao
- Cross at Luohu Port, walk to Luohu Station and take Line 1 — two stops to Laojie Station (Dongmen).
- Eat lunch early to avoid the crowds — for private kitchen, pick Dongmen Yinyuan; for spicy crab, pick Choi Kee in Guomao.
- In the afternoon, shop Dongmen Pedestrian Street and Baima Clothing City; if you want watches and jewellery, head to the Dongmen Sun Plaza area.
- Be seated before 18:00 for dinner, then take Line 1 back to Luohu Station to cross the border (Luohu Port is open until 24:00).
💡 Practical Tips
- Luohu Port is open until 24:00, so you can still make it back after a late-night snack; Huanggang Port operates 24 hours, so use Huanggang for late returns.
- When checking restaurants on OpenRice, look at the "number of reviews": a rating above 4 with over a hundred reviews is usually reliable; be cautious with new places that only have a few reviews.
- Weekends from 12:00–14:00 and 18:00–20:00 are Dongmen's busiest periods — for popular spots, aim to be seated before 11:30 or after 14:00.
- Some private kitchens (such as Dongmen Yinyuan) have few tables, so it's best to reserve using OpenRice's booking function.
FAQ
How long does it take to walk from Luohu Port to Dongmen?
After exiting customs, walk to Luohu Station and take Line 1 two stops to Laojie Station — about 10–15 minutes including walking. If you walk the whole way, it's about 20 minutes from Luohu Port to Dongmen Pedestrian Street.
Which Dongmen restaurants are good for families?
Chen Pengpeng Chaoshan Cuisine (KKMALL Kingkey Banner Space, Grand Theatre Station) and Jingzhao Liu Fuji Peking Duck (Guomao Zhidi Plaza, Renmin South Station Exit C) both offer plenty of large tables at ¥41–100 per person, and are kid-friendly.
Do you need to tip when eating in Shenzhen?
No. Shenzhen restaurants generally don't take tips, though some mall restaurants charge a ¥5–10 per-person tea fee, which will be listed on the bill.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen Bay Port to Luohu?
The port now has Metro Line 13 (Shenzhen Bay Port Station), so take it two stops to Houhai Station and transfer from there, or call a car directly — the journey is about 45–55 minutes and costs about ¥60–80.
📌 Sources
The restaurant list, districts and per-person costs are compiled from OpenRice Greater Bay Area Shenzhen site's popularity ranking, Most Saved ranking and shop information pages (registered addresses and metro exit information updated to September 2026); some review details (such as two-person set prices and signature dishes) are quoted from OpenRice user reviews. Restaurant opening hours and prices change, so it's best to double-check with Amap or OpenRice before you go.
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