Shenzhen's dining scene gets new faces every month. In October 2026, the freshest openings are concentrated in Luohu's Sungang and Nanshan's Shenzhen Bay: there are new stores that only opened in mid-October, and also first stores that opened in late September but still aren't too crowded if you go now. This article is organised by the three checkpoint districts of Luohu, Futian and Nanshan, complete with addresses, metro exits and per-person prices.
1. Luohu District: Latest openings around Sungang
Jinlimen (金粒門) (Luohu first store, Sungang MixC Food Market)
Jinlimen (金粒門) is a chain restaurant brand that has been expanding quite fast in Shenzhen over the past two years. It opened its South China first store in Longgang in July, and in October it landed at Sungang's MixC Food Market in Luohu — the brand's 4th store in Shenzhen and its Luohu first store, expected to open on 12 October 2026 (the exact date is subject to official announcement). MixC Food Market itself is Shenzhen's first market-style shopping centre, located above Sungang Station, and it's only a few stops by metro from Luohu Checkpoint.
- Address: Sungang MixC Food Market, Luohu District (above Sungang Station)
- Transport: Metro Line 7 Sungang Station; from Luohu Checkpoint take Line 1 and transfer to Line 7
- Opening hours: Follows the mall's hours, generally 10:00–22:00
Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船) (China's first flagship store, Luohu HALO Plaza Phase 2)
Seafood-focused Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船) has opened its first national flagship store, located on floors 2 to 3 of HALO Plaza Phase 2 in Sungang, Luohu, covering 4,979 square metres with 579 seats and 26 private rooms — a rare large-scale seafood restaurant in Shenzhen. During the opening period, all seafood is 21% off (7.9 discount). It's comfortable to sit in and great for a big group seafood meal; after visiting the Sungang Art Exhibition Centre and MixC Food Market you can drop by on the way.
- Address: Floors 2–3, HALO Plaza Phase 2, 8 Liyuan Road, Sungang Subdistrict, Luohu District
- Transport: Metro Line 7 Sungang Station or Honghu Station
- Opening hours: 11:00–22:30
2. Nanshan District: New first stores at Shenzhen Bay MixC
OR Beef Bar (South China first store, Shenzhen Bay MixC)
A wagyu steakhouse that moved into Shenzhen Bay MixC in September 2026, it's the brand's South China first store. Its selling point is combining the Japanese Omakase counter concept with an American flame-grilled steakhouse: guests can choose their beef cut at the counter, and the open kitchen grills it on the spot. It focuses on M9-grade Australian wagyu, plus daily freshly pressed pasta and handmade pizza. It's located on Level B1, Zone A of the mall.
- Address: B141, Level B1, Zone A, Shenzhen Bay MixC, 2888 Haide 3rd Road, Nanshan District
- Transport: Metro Line 2 or Line 11 Houhai Station; from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint cross the border, take Line 13 and transfer
- Opening hours: Generally 11:00–22:00; per-person spend is higher, a mid-to-high-end Western restaurant
The same mall also opened the mainland first store of American yoga brand Alo and Shenzhen's first HUNTER store in the same period; nearby Coastal City has Chiikawa's first Shenzhen flagship store plus its South China first exhibition, so you can grab a meal after shopping.
3. Futian District: International dining at UpperHills
CZN BURAK Turkish Restaurant (Shenzhen first store)
A Turkish restaurant that opened at UpperHills on 2 October, run by famous Turkish chef Burak Özdemir (netizens call him "Smiley Guy"), who has over 100 million followers across social platforms. His signature is exaggerated food presentation and live interaction. The restaurant focuses on a "from screen to table" Turkish dining experience, and the chef appeared in person on opening day.
- Address: UpperHills, Futian District
- Transport: Metro Line 4 or Line 9, around Shangmeilin Station and Maling Station; from Futian Checkpoint cross the border and take Line 4
- Opening hours: Follows the mall's hours, generally 10:00–22:00
The same mall also has the mainland China first store of the Coach Play concept store; Futian's Xinghe COCO Park has opened the national first store of AI audio brand Sanag (塞那), so you can shop after your meal.
4. A few more worth noting
- miffy café pop-up: 3/F sea-view corridor, K11 ECOAST, Taizi Bay, Nanshan, from 1 October to 30 November 2026, with Miffy-themed desserts and a 3-metre-tall sculpture, opening hours 10:00–22:00.
- Nanmen Shuanrou (南門涮肉) Shenzhen first store: An old Beijing copper-pot hotpot brand, located at OCT Harbour in Nanshan, focusing on northern-style hotpot.
- Shenzhen Xiaoxiang Supermarket flagship store: A 50,000-square-foot no-membership-fee supermarket in Futian, where seafood can be cooked for you for ¥10, ready to eat on the spot.
5. Which of the three checkpoints to choose?
- Luohu Checkpoint: Closest to the Sungang area; both Jinlimen (金粒門) and Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船) are within the Line 7 Sungang Station and Honghu Station area.
- Futian Checkpoint: UpperHills and Futian COCO Park are reachable by Line 4.
- Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint: Shenzhen Bay MixC, Coastal City and K11 ECOAST are all in Nanshan, 20 to 30 minutes away after crossing the border.
6. Practical tips
- The queues are longest in the first one or two weeks of a new store's opening. If you want to try it, pick the third week after opening, or go on a weekday before 17:00.
- Most new stores accept WeChat Pay and Alipay, and you can also buy group vouchers on Meituan or Dianping, usually 10–20% cheaper.
- First stores mostly have limited menus or opening offers — check the brand's official WeChat account before you go.
- Sungang, UpperHills and Shenzhen Bay MixC are all large malls, so rain isn't a problem, and you can shop on the way.
- The correct address and opening hours are subject to the store's official announcement, and opening dates may change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What new restaurants are there in Shenzhen in October?
The newest are Jinlimen (金粒門)'s Luohu first store at Sungang MixC Food Market (expected to open 12 October), Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船)'s national flagship store at Luohu HALO Plaza, OR Beef Bar's South China first store at Nanshan Shenzhen Bay MixC, and CZN BURAK Turkish Restaurant at Futian UpperHills.
How do I get to these places most conveniently?
Luohu Checkpoint to Sungang (Line 7 Sungang Station), Futian Checkpoint to UpperHills (Line 4), Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint to Shenzhen Bay MixC (Line 13, transfer to Line 2/Line 11 at Houhai Station).
Roughly how much is the per-person spend?
Jinlimen (金粒門) is mid-range; a seafood meal at Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船) starts at about ¥150 per person; OR Beef Bar is a mid-to-high-end Western restaurant, ¥300+ per person; CZN BURAK is about ¥150–250 per person. Actual prices are subject to the store's menu.
Are there opening offers?
Fishing Boat No. 79 (79 號漁船) has 21% off all seafood during its opening period (7.9 discount); most other new stores have limited sets or opening discounts, subject to the brand's official announcement.
7. October new developments: more first stores and first exhibitions
- Chiikawa (吉伊卡哇) Shenzhen first flagship store + South China first exhibition "Chiikawa's Training Daily Life": Located at Nanshan Coastal City (Metro Line 2/11 "Houhai Station"), it appears in an "IP first exhibition + flagship store" linked format, one of October's hottest photo spots, and easiest to reach from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint.
- Blue Bottle Coffee (藍瓶咖啡) South China first store: Opened on 9 October 2026 at Nanshan MixC World (9668 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District, Metro Line 1 "Hi-Tech Park Station" Exit A). It's the brand's first South China store after expanding beyond Shanghai and China's 9th official store; on the first two days of opening the queue stretched from inside the store to outside, with a one-to-two-hour wait for a cup, while after the evening crowds subside you can get your order in about ten minutes.
- Da Ya Li (大鴨梨) South China first store: A brand that has been deep in Chinese dining for 29 years, landing in October at Nanshan Shekou Garden City, focusing on authentic Beijing flavours — the brand's first step south into the Greater Bay Area.
- UpperHills (Futian): Metro Line 10 "Donggualing Station". This round includes the mainland China first store of the Coach Play concept store, Futian's first HUNTER store and CZN BURAK GURME Turkish Restaurant's Shenzhen first store (opened 2 October).
- Sanag (塞那) national first store: An AI audio brand, opened at Futian Xinghe COCO Park (Metro Line 1 "Shopping Park Station"), focusing on AI simultaneous translation earphones; after buying you can grab a meal and shop nearby.
To sweep the first stores in one go, the suggested route: Futian Checkpoint → UpperHills / One Avenue → Shenzhen Bay MixC (mainland first store of American yoga wear brand Alo) → Coastal City.
A reminder: new store opening dates, opening hours and queue conditions change in real time. Before setting off, confirm on the brand's official mini-programme or the mall's official WeChat account; first-store openings usually come with opening-limited offers and merchandise, so if you want to eat or buy, it's best to go on a weekday and avoid the crowds in the first three days of opening.
Summary: Shenzhen's newly opened restaurants in October are concentrated in three locations — Luohu Sungang, Futian UpperHills and Nanshan Shenzhen Bay — and all three checkpoints have nearby options. Addresses, opening hours and opening dates are subject to the store's latest official announcement.
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