Hainan Dining

Hainan cuisine originated from the central plains cuisine, but in the process of development, it has integrated the characteristics of Fujian and Guangdong cuisine, and absorbed the dietary characteristics of local ethnic minorities such as Li and Miao. At the same time, the unique geographical environment allows Hainan cuisine to absorb some southeast Asian flavors. Although Hainan cuisine absorbs various regional cuisines in a disorderly way, it gradually forms its own unique style and flavor. In terms of food materials, Hainan cuisine is given priority to with seafood, fruits, with some wild herb and other local specialty materials, and the flavor is light and natural, which meet the dietary need of the local hot environment in Hainan.  

What to Eat in Hainan

Traditional Dishes

Wenchang Chicken(文昌鸡)

Wenchang Chicken, the top of the "Four Famous Dishes in Hainan", is a kind of high-quality fattened chicken, which is named for its origin in Wenchang city of Hianan province. 

Jiaji Duck(加积鸭)

Jiaji Duck, one of the "Four Famous Dishes in Hainan", also known as "muscovy duck", is a kind of fine duck introduced from foreign country in the early years by Hainan cadastral overseas Chinese. It was first fostered and bred in Jiaji town of Qionghai city, Hainan, thus the name. 

Hele Crab(和乐蟹)

Hele crab, one of the "Four Famous Dishes in Hainan", is a unique crab in Wanning area of Hainan. It is famous for its hard shell and rich meat. Its cooking methods are various, the best is steamed Hele crab, which retains the original flavor of crab meat, in the meantime, can also taste the unique flavor of Hainan sauce. 

Dongshan Sheep(东山羊)

Dongshan sheep, one of "four famous dishes in Hainan" is a typical local dish in Hainan. It is made of Dongshan mutton, which is specially produced in Dongshan Mountain of Wanshan City, seasoning with all kinds of spices and flavors, and it is refined by rolling, frying, steaming, braising and so on.

Special Snacks

Special snacks in Hainan include Gangmen rice noodle(港门粉), Qukou seafood(曲口海鲜), Lingshui sour rice noodle(陵水酸粉), Hainan rice noodle(海南粉), Baoluo rice noodle(抱罗粉), nourish cool, coconut rice, etc. 

Where to Eat in Hainan

In Hainan, especially Haikou and Sanya, there are many, famous streets, markets and night markets like Jiefang road pedestrian street, Haikou arcaded street, the first market, Honggang market, Jinpan night market and Haiken garden night market, etc., where you can enjoy the local food. 

Recommended Restaurants and Snacks Bars

1. Haiya Restaurant(海亚餐厅)
Address: No.138, Xinfeng Street, Jiyang District, Sanya City三亚市吉阳区新风街138号
Tel: 0898-88276962/0898-88362388/18907604015

2. Sanya Authentic Baoluo Rice Noodle(三亚正宗抱罗粉店)
Address: Sanya River West Road, Tianya District, Sanya City三亚市天涯区三亚河西路
Tel: 13307595298/0898-88360800/4000898826

3. Hainan Cuisine King Food Village(琼菜王美食村)
Address: No.20, Jinken Road, Longhua District, Haikou City海口市龙华区金垦路20号
Tel: 0898-68963996/0898-66667788

4. Lao Peng Ji Nourish Cool(老彭记清补凉)
Address: The First Floor of GOME, Xinhua South Road, Longhua District, Haikou City海口市龙华区新华南路国美电器1楼
Tel: 18689607160/18907589078

5. The First Market(第一市场)
Address: No.155, Xinjian Street, Tianya District, Sanya City三亚市天涯区新建街155号