Want to know which restaurants in Shenzhen are hottest right now? The OpenRice Greater Bay Area ranking scores venues using real user data from the past 30 days — first by positive reviews minus negative reviews, then adjusted for reviewer seniority and how recent the review is, and finally combined with page views and bookmarks over the same period. It updates once a week. Below are the highlights of the latest Shenzhen list (published 2026-08-24), with addresses, metro exits and per-head spend.
📊 How the Ranking Is Calculated
- Popular Restaurants: reviews from the past 30 days (positive minus negative, excluding tasting-event reviews) + adjusted for reviewer seniority and review recency, then combined with views and bookmarks.
- Most Bookmarked: counts only bookmarks made during the same period.
- Most Viewed: counts only unique views.
- The three lists are not identical. Venues that appear on both the popularity and views charts are usually the "good quality and lots of people want to try it" combination.
👑 The Front Runners on the Popularity Chart, One by One
1. Xifuli Yun Art Cuisine (熹福禮韞藝術食府) (Shenzhen Bay Culture Plaza) — No. 1 on the Popularity Chart
- Address: L3-01, North Building, Shenzhen Bay Culture Plaza, 2516 Keyuan South Road, Yuehai Subdistrict, Nanshan District
- Transport: Metro Line 13 Talent Park Station; about 10 minutes by taxi from Shenzhen Bay Port
- Per-head spend: ¥301 and up, refined artistic Cantonese cuisine, good for celebrations and hosting guests
2. Gujian Shenhua (古建神畫) (Shenzhen Bay No. 1) — an Aesthetic Restaurant at About ¥588 Per Head
- Location: L3, North Zone, Shenzhen Bay No. 1 shopping area, Nanshan District (around Houhai Station on Metro Lines 2/11)
- Per-head spend: about ¥588, high-end international cuisine
- What to eat: themed around Chinese ancient architecture and Dunhuang aesthetics; both the plating and the setting are the draw — a top choice for business dinners and anniversaries.
3. Kamakura Sushi (鐮倉壽司) (Golden Central International Business Building) — Affordable Japanese Food in Futian
- Address: Golden Central International Business Building, 3037 Jintian Road, Futian District
- Transport: Metro Lines 1/4 Convention & Exhibition Center Station, about 110–150 metres on foot
- Per-head spend: about ¥151, mainly sushi and sashimi, great value
4. Qianchi Teppanyaki (千熾鐵板燒料理) (Uniway World / K11 ECOAST) — Teppanyaki from ¥109 Per Head
- Longhua branch: Shop B1-059, B1 Floor, Zone D, Uniway World, 4022 Renmin Road, Longhua District, about ¥109 per head
- Shekou branch: K11 ECOAST (around Metro Line 12), about ¥155 per head
- What to eat: the chef cooks teppanyaki right in front of you — dinner and a show, great for gatherings with friends
5. Dicrust Pizza (地殼披薩) (Futian Central District) — A Takeaway / Quick-Bite Choice
- Location: Futian Central District (around Convention & Exhibition Center Station or Shopping Park Station on Metro Lines 1/4)
- Per-head spend: ¥41–100
- What to eat: pizza — a rare Western fast-food entry on the popularity chart.
6. Hong Kong Choi Kee Spicy Crab Private Kitchen (香港財記辣蟹私房菜) (Guomao) — Hong Kong-Style Spicy Crab
- Address: right side of the lobby, Fazhan Center Hotel, 2008-2 Renmin South Road, Luohu District (next to Carrianna)
- Transport: Metro Line 1 Guomao Station, Exit A, about 240 metres on foot
- Per-head spend: about ¥200, a "taste of home" option for travellers heading to Shenzhen
7. Jieyang Zhong Ji · Chaozhou Cuisine (揭陽鐘記·潮州菜) (Xinghe Dandi branch) — A Popular Chaoshan Restaurant
- Location: Xinghe Dandi, Meilin Pass, Longhua District (near Nanping Expressway); taxi recommended
- Per-head spend: about ¥128–151
- What to eat: authentic Chaozhou cuisine — braised dishes, chilled crab, daileng (cold dishes); Dianping shows about ¥128 per head, mid-range.
8. Dongmen Yinyuan (東門隱院) (Hongzhan Center City) — A Luohu Private Kitchen
- Address: 4th Floor, Hongzhan Center City, 1034 Jiefang Road, Dongmen
- Transport: Metro Lines 1/3 Laojie Station exit, about 650 metres on foot
- Per-head spend: ¥41–100; reviews mention a two-person set at about ¥178 with five dishes and a soup
9. Xinxingwang Hao Hao Shi Dao (新興旺蚝蚝是道) (Huangbeiling) — Oyster Hotpot
- Location: Huangbeiling, Luohu District (Metro Lines 2/5 Huangbeiling Station)
- Per-head spend: ¥41–100, specialising in fresh oysters and seafood hotpot
⭐ Most Bookmarked Chart: The Ones travellers Most Want to Try
- Jingzhao Liu Fuji Peking Duck (京兆劉福記北京烤鴨) (Guomao): 1st Floor, Tower A, Landmark Plaza, 3068 Chunfeng Road, Guomao; Metro Line 9 Renmin South Station, Exit C, 320 metres on foot; about ¥69 per head.
- Xiaodiao Litang (小吊梨湯) (Sungang MixC Food Market): L519–L520, 5th Floor, MixC Food Market, Meiyuan Road, Luohu District; ¥101–150 per head; Beijing cuisine and pear soup.
- LA.Prime Steakhouse (艾雷牛排館 LA.Prime Steakhouse) (One Avenue): Metro Lines 11/14 Gangxia North Station, Exit 6B, about 220 metres on foot; ¥301 and up per head; a Western-food date spot.
- Manlong Shanfang (滿隴山房) (Ping An Finance Center): Shop NL401, Tower A, L4 Floor, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Road, Futian Central District; Metro Shopping Park Station, Exit D, 270 metres on foot; ¥151–300 per head.
- Juguan SUSHI JYUKAN (十貫 SUSHI JYUKAN) (Wongtee Plaza): Shop L2-19, L2 Floor, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua Third Road, Futian Central District; Metro Lines 1/4 Convention & Exhibition Center Station, Exit C, 260 metres on foot; ¥301 and up per head.
- Dage Fan (大鴿飯) (Futian Xinghe COCO Park): Metro Shopping Park Station, Exit C, about 90 metres on foot; ¥101–150 per head; signature braised squab.
- Qianhu Dao · Jima Japanese Buffet (千戶島·じま日料放題) (One Avenue North Zone): Futian Central District; ¥301 and up per head; Japanese all-you-can-eat.
🚉 Getting to These Restaurants from Three Border Crossings
- Luohu Port: around Metro Line 1 Guomao Station / Luohu Station — Choi Kee Spicy Crab and Jingzhao Liu Fuji are on this side.
- Futian Port: take Metro Line 4 into Futian Central District; Juguan, Manlong Shanfang and Dage Fan cluster around Convention & Exhibition Center Station and Shopping Park Station.
- Shenzhen Bay Port: the port now has Metro Line 13 (Shenzhen Bay Port Station — exit B or C, about a 100 m walk; opened 28 December 2024), two stops to Houhai Station; a taxi takes about 10–15 minutes to Houhai and the Shenzhen Bay MixC area, where Gujian Shenhua, Xifuli Yun and Xiaodiao Litang are located.
💡 Practical Tips for Reading the Ranking
- The ranking updates weekly; at the time of writing the data publication date is 2026-08-24 — check OpenRice for the latest edition.
- "Popularity" reflects recent review activity, while "Most Bookmarked" reflects how much people want to try a place; appearing on both means it is both well liked and widely saved.
- Restaurants at ¥301 and up per head mostly require reservations; for peak times (Friday evenings, weekends) book 2–3 days ahead.
FAQ
How often does the OpenRice Shenzhen ranking update?
It updates once a week. Scoring is based on reviews posted within 30 days before the publication date (positive minus negative, excluding tasting-event reviews), then adjusted for reviewer seniority and review recency.
Are the prices on the list per-head spend or a minimum charge?
What OpenRice shows is a per-head spend range (for example ¥41–100, ¥301 and up), estimated from user reviews and venue information — not a minimum charge. What you actually spend depends on what you order.
Do you need to book a table when eating in Shenzhen?
For popular venues at ¥301 and up per head, or for weekend dinner service, it is best to book; some restaurants on OpenRice offer online reservations. For cheap eateries, you generally just walk in and queue.
📌 Sources
Rankings, districts, cuisine types and per-head spend come from the OpenRice Greater Bay Area ranking, Shenzhen section (published 2026-08-24, data from the past 30 days); addresses, metro exits and signature-dish details come from OpenRice venue pages, user reviews and Dianping venue pages. Prices and opening hours change — refer to the latest information published by the venue.

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