Chaoshan cuisine is one of Shenzhen's strongest regional food scenes — braised goose, cold seafood platters, beef hotpot, oyster omelette, all washed down with gongfu tea. The 8 spots below are all real restaurants found on OpenRice's Shenzhen site, ranging from neighbourhood Chaoshan eateries at ¥41 per person to refined Chaozhou restaurants at ¥301 and up, with addresses and metro exits included.
🚉 Starting from Three Checkpoints
- Luohu Checkpoint: Most convenient along Line 1 — Chen Peng Peng Chaoshan Cuisine (KKMALL), Ju Zhu Chaoshan Cuisine (Shuibei/Taibai Road), and Baheli Beef Hotpot (Guomao) are all in Luohu.
- Futian Checkpoint: Line 4 into the Futian CBD — Cheng E Chaoshan Cuisine (Zhuzilin Donghai Fantastic World) and Yuan Niu Dao Chaoshan Surround Hotpot (One Avenue) are on the way.
- Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint: About 10–15 minutes by taxi to Nanshan — Wu Ji Seafood (Nanshan CBD) and Yi Zhi Lu E (Qianhai) are both on the west side.
🦢 Chen Peng Peng Chaoshan Cuisine (KKMALL) — 28 Branches and Counting
- Address: F1, KKMALL, 5016 Shennan East Road, Luohu District (next to Starbucks)
- Transport: Metro Line 1/2, Grand Theatre Station
- Per person: ¥41–100
- What to eat: Founded in 2016, reviews say it has grown to 28 directly operated branches in Shenzhen, known for its signature braised goose and Chaoshan side dishes; there are more branches in Luohu at Sungang MixC and Luohu Yitian Holiday Plaza.
🎋 Ju Zhu Chaoshan Cuisine (Taibai Branch) — A Luohu Veteran
- Address: 1/F, Songquan Villa, Taibai Road, Dongxiao Street, Luohu District
- Phone: 0755-22217376
- Per person: ¥41–100
- What to eat: Chaozhou cuisine, seafood and braised dishes, a neighbourhood favourite for years; branches at B1, Shuibei Jewelry Headquarters Building, Luohu Yitian Holiday Plaza, Meilin One Avenue, and Bantian Vanke Plaza.
🥣 Jieyang Zhong Ji · Chaozhou Cuisine (Xinghe Dandi) — Trending on the Popularity Chart
- Location: Xinghe Dandi, Meilin Pass, Longhua District (near Nanping Expressway); no direct metro from the checkpoint, taxi recommended
- Per person: About ¥128–151
- What to eat: Authentic Chaozhou cuisine, signature braised platter, Chaoshan fried meat rolls, and rat-shell rice cakes; Dianping shows about ¥128 per person, listed on OpenRice's popularity chart.
🪿 Cheng E Chaoshan Cuisine (Donghai Fantastic World) — Futian Chaozhou Cuisine
- Location: Donghai Fantastic World, Zhuzilin, Futian District (near Zhuzilin Station, Metro Line 1)
- Per person: ¥41–100
- What to eat: Chaozhou cuisine and roast meats, specialising in braised goose, reasonable prices, close to the Futian Checkpoint side.
🦆 Yi Zhi Lu E Chaoshan Cuisine (Qianhai) — West Side Braised Goose
- Location: Qianhai, Nanshan District (near Qianhai Bay Station, Metro Line 5/9)
- Per person: ¥41–100
- What to eat: A Chaoshan restaurant specialising in braised goose, with another branch at Bao'an Fuyong Convention and Exhibition Bay Garden; not far from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint.
🍲 Baheli Beef Hotpot (Guomao) — Chaoshan Beef Hotpot Chain
- Location: Guomao area, Luohu District (Metro Line 1, Guomao Station)
- Per person: ¥101–150
- What to eat: Chaoshan beef hotpot, freshly sliced beef with satay sauce; branches across many districts of Shenzhen (Shangsha, Xiasha and more), including Luohu.
🦞 Wu Ji Seafood (Nanshan CBD) — Chaoshan Cold Seafood
- Location: Nanshan CBD, Nanshan District (near Taoyuan Station/Daxin Station, Metro Line 1)
- Per person: ¥101–150
- What to eat: Chaoshan cold seafood platters, chilled crab, oyster omelette, and stir-fried seafood, great for a group ordering shared dishes.
🔥 Yuan Niu Dao Chaoshan Surround Hotpot (One Avenue) — Chaoshan Hotpot in a Mall
- Location: One Avenue, Futian CBD (near Gangxia North Station, Metro Line 11/14)
- Per person: ¥101–150
- What to eat: Chaoshan surround hotpot with beef balls, brisket fat, and beef bone broth — eat right after shopping.
Starting from Three Checkpoints: Which Is Most Convenient
- Luohu Checkpoint (Line 1, Luohu Station): Chen Peng Peng Chaoshan Cuisine (KKMALL, Grand Theatre Station), Ju Zhu Chaoshan Cuisine (Shuibei Jewelry Headquarters Building), Baheli Beef Hotpot (Guomao) — all reachable within half an hour of crossing, the most convenient checkpoint for Chaoshan food.
- Futian Checkpoint (Line 4/10, Futian Checkpoint Station): Cheng E Chaoshan Cuisine (Donghai Fantastic World), Yuan Niu Dao Chaoshan Surround Hotpot (One Avenue, near Gangxia North Station on Line 11/14), Jieyang Zhong Ji (Xinghe Dandi) — Line 10 into Futian CBD, about 25–35 minutes.
- Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint (Line 13, Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint Station): Yi Zhi Lu E Chaoshan Cuisine (Qianhai), Wu Ji Seafood (Nanshan CBD) — Line 13 to Line 2/11, about 30–40 minutes; afterwards you can visit Qianhai Stone Park or Coastal City for shopping.
Braised goose shops (Chen Peng Peng, Cheng E, Yi Zhi Lu E) mostly open 10:30–22:00, quietest in the afternoon; cold seafood (Wu Ji) and beef hotpot are busiest at night, so go for dinner if you want chilled crab or chilled fish.
💡 Practical Tips for Eating Chaoshan Cuisine
- Braised goose is priced by cut — goose slices and goose liver are the priciest, wings and feet cheaper; a braised platter for two or three people is the best value.
- Chaoshan beef hotpot cuts beef by part (dragon tendon, spoon handle, five-flower toe); after the broth boils, dip the meat for 8–10 seconds and lift it out — overcooking makes it tough.
- Cold seafood shops (chilled crab, chilled fish) usually stock up at night, so go for dinner if you want chilled crab.
- Most Chaoshan restaurants serve gongfu tea — sit and have a cup after your meal to cut the richness.
🦢 Bonus: Old-School Braised Goose and Congee Shops (with Addresses and Per-Person Prices)
Beyond beef hotpot, braised goose and cold seafood congee are the soul of Chaoshan cuisine. Here are a few long-established names in Shenzhen with public information, each navigable via Amap:
- Chen Peng Peng Chaoshan Cuisine: Shenzhen's flagship directly operated chain, with over 40 directly operated stores nationwide; the signature "Gold Award Braised Goose" uses a specific lion-head goose braised fresh daily, plus seafood claypot congee; won gold at the first Chinese Braised Goose Competition. Many branches, including Luohu KK Mall and various Futian malls.
- Ri Ri Xiang Goose Meat Shop: A popular Chaoshan braised spot, goose liver melts in the mouth, goose feet and wings are flavourful, plus liquorice fruit; Coastal City Branch (2/F, Tianli Famous City, Coastal City outdoor plaza, Nanshan District) and Happy Coast Branch (B1, Xiao Nan Guo, Qushui Bay, Happy Coast, Nanshan District).
- Chun Mei Li Chaoshan Braised Goose: A 40-year braised goose institution, signature pan-fried goose liver, plus potato cakes, chive cakes, red rice cakes and other Chaoshan rice snacks; Shopping Park Branch (117-2, North Zone, Shopping Park, Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District), Metro Line 1/3 "Shopping Park Station".
- Shantou Wai Sha Wu Di Braised Goose: Uses lion-head geese from Raoping, braised for hours with a secret recipe, goose rice limited daily; Yijing Center City Branch (Yijing Center City, 3 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District, also known as Link CentralWalk).
- Jiu Jiang Beef Hotpot (Innovation Technology Center Branch): B1, Building 1A, Shenzhen Bay Innovation Technology Center, Gaoxin South 9th Road, Nanshan District; signature "one-ball-full" beef balls bigger than your face, 11:30–21:30; about 2 minutes' walk from Exit C of "Keyuan Station" on Metro Line 2, easiest from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint.
- Shen Yun Chaozhou Congee (Dongmen Main Branch): 1/F, Shen Yun Building, 26 Shaibu Road, Luohu District, a 29-year-old shop, signature trolley-served congee and braised platter, about ¥40 per person, open until late; right after crossing at Luohu Checkpoint.
A reminder: braised goose is best eaten the same day — once sliced and left out it releases water and turns tough; ordering a "braised platter" lets you try goose meat, liver and feet all at once. Congee shops mostly stay open until late, perfect for a midnight snack. Three checkpoint routes: Luohu Checkpoint → Chen Peng Peng (KK Mall) / Shen Yun Chaozhou Congee (Dongmen); Futian Checkpoint → Chun Mei Li (Shopping Park Station); Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint → Ri Ri Xiang (Coastal City) / Jiu Jiang (Keyuan Station). Branch locations and opening hours change, so check the latest official announcements.
FAQ
Is Chaoshan food in Shenzhen expensive?
Budget Chaoshan food (Chen Peng Peng, Ju Zhu, Cheng E) is ¥41–100 per person; beef hotpot and cold seafood are about ¥101–150; Jieyang Zhong Ji is about ¥128–151; high-end refined Chaozhou cuisine (Jiayuan Restaurant, Zhen Ting) can reach ¥301 and up.
Which Chaoshan restaurant is closest to Luohu Checkpoint?
Chen Peng Peng Chaoshan Cuisine (KKMALL, Grand Theatre Station on Metro Line 1/2), Ju Zhu Chaoshan Cuisine (B1, Shuibei Jewelry Headquarters Building) and Baheli Beef Hotpot (Guomao) are all in Luohu District, reachable within half an hour of crossing.
What are the must-try signature Chaoshan dishes?
Braised goose (goose slices, goose liver), Chaoshan fried meat rolls, oyster omelette, chilled crab, beef balls and beef hotpot with satay sauce; for drinks, try gongfu tea.
What's the difference between braised goose and roast goose?
Braised goose is slowly poached in Chaoshan braising liquid (spices and soy sauce), giving tender meat with a savoury-sweet flavour; Cantonese roast goose is open-flame roasted with crispy, oily skin. The two are not interchangeable, and Chaoshan restaurants generally only serve braised goose.
How much does Chaoshan food cost for three people?
On a budget route (Chen Peng Peng, Cheng E), one braised platter plus two side dishes comes to about ¥250–350 for three; with beef hotpot or cold seafood, it rises to ¥120–180 per person.
📌 Sources
Restaurant lists, districts, dishes and per-person spending come from OpenRice Greater Bay Area Shenzhen site "Chaoshan cuisine/Chaozhou cuisine" search results and popularity chart (published 2026-08-24); addresses, phone numbers and metro exits come from OpenRice shop pages and public merchant information; Jieyang Zhong Ji per-person price references its Dianping shop page. Prices and opening hours change, so refer to the latest merchant announcements.
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