Restaurant in Fuzhou, China
Reliable Fuzhou classics at a fair price.
A Michelin Plate (2025) Fujian restaurant in Fuzhou's Rongqiao Centre, Xuanhe Cuisine delivers the core hits of Fuzhou cooking — red vinasse pork belly, mud crab sticky rice cake, jellyfish and pork kidney — in a warm wood-interior room at a mid-range ¥¥ price. Booking is easy, the space works well for groups, and it is one of the more credible spots in the city for authentic local cuisine at this price level.
If you have already eaten at Xuanhe Cuisine once, you already know the answer: you come back for the same dishes, in the same warm room, and they hold up. That consistency is the real case for booking here. For a first-timer, the short version is this: Xuanhe is a mid-range Fujian restaurant in the Rongqiao Centre on the Jiangbin West riverside strip, it holds a Michelin Plate (2025), and at the ¥¥ price tier it delivers a credible, ingredient-led introduction to Fuzhou cooking without asking you to spend at a fine-dining level. Book it.
The physical space does a lot of work here. The interior is built around warm wood throughout — panelling, furniture, fixtures — which gives the dining room a density and calm that is unusual for a restaurant at this price point inside a commercial centre. It reads more like a dedicated dining house than a shopping-complex annexe. The effect is that the room feels enclosed and considered, not cavernous. For a first-timer arriving on the third floor of a mixed retail building, that shift in atmosphere on entry matters: the space signals that the kitchen takes the food seriously. Whether you are seated for a long group dinner or a shorter two-person meal, the layout works in your favour , warm light, materials that absorb noise, and a sense that the room was designed for eating rather than for throughput.
Late-evening diners should note this context specifically: the Rongqiao Centre location means Xuanhe sits within a complex that has its own nighttime rhythm. If you are planning a meal after a longer evening out in Fuzhou's Taijiang district, the third-floor setting is quiet relative to street-level options, and the spatial warmth makes it a better choice for a slower, later meal than many of the faster-turnover places in the neighbourhood. Check current hours directly before planning a late visit, as hours data is not confirmed in our records.
The Michelin Plate recognition is grounded in the kitchen's commitment to Fuzhou-specific ingredients and technique rather than a broad regional sweep. The menu focuses on the hits of local cuisine: fried pork belly marinated in red vinasse, which uses the fermented red yeast rice paste that is a Fuzhou signature; razor clams; and sautéed sticky rice cake with mud crab. The quick-fried crisp duo of jellyfish and pork kidney in sweet and sour sauce is flagged as a bestseller and is worth ordering if you are unfamiliar with the Fuzhou approach to offal and seafood combinations. These are not experimental dishes , they are the dishes Fuzhou has made for generations, executed with local sourcing. That is the point. For visitors who want to understand what Fujian cooking actually tastes like at its home base, rather than in an export version, this menu is a direct answer.
For broader context on how Fuzhou cuisine sits within China's regional cooking traditions: Fujian food is notable for its seafood emphasis, its use of fermented and preserved ingredients (red vinasse being the most distinctive), and a preference for clear broths and umami-forward sauces over heavy spice or oil. Xuanhe's menu reflects all of these characteristics. If you have eaten at Hokklo in Xiamen or Hokkien Cuisine in Chengdu, you have a reference point , Xuanhe is the Fuzhou home version of that culinary tradition, with local sourcing that the export versions cannot replicate.
Reservations: Booking difficulty is rated Easy , walk-ins are likely possible, but a reservation is advisable for groups or weekend evenings. No phone or website is confirmed in our records; book through the venue directly or via a local booking platform. Budget: ¥¥ tier , expect a mid-range spend per head, competitive for Michelin-recognised dining in Fuzhou. Location: Third floor, Rongqiao Centre (融侨中心), 100 Jiangbin West Avenue, Taijiang District, Fuzhou. Hours: Not confirmed , verify before visiting, particularly for late-evening plans. Dress: No formal dress code; smart casual is appropriate given the warm, considered interior. Google rating: 4.3 (limited review volume , weight the Michelin Plate credential more heavily as a quality signal here).
See the comparison section below for Xuanhe against its Fuzhou peers.
If Xuanhe fits your brief, these Pearl-listed venues in Fuzhou are worth having on your list: Jing Li for Fujian cuisine at a similar price tier; Wenru No.9; Fuyuan; Harmony Garden (Xierhuan North Road); and Longkushan Eatery. For the full picture, see our full Fuzhou restaurants guide. Planning more of your trip? Browse our full Fuzhou hotels guide, our full Fuzhou bars guide, our full Fuzhou wineries guide, and our full Fuzhou experiences guide.
For Fujian cuisine beyond Fuzhou, Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) in Beijing, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, and Ru Yuan in Hangzhou each offer a data point on how the tradition travels. For broader fine Chinese dining comparisons, see Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and 102 House in Shanghai.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so last-minute reservations are generally viable. That said, for weekend evenings or groups of four or more, booking a day or two in advance removes the risk. No phone or website is confirmed in our records, so use a local dining platform or ask your hotel to arrange. Walk-ins on weekday lunches are likely fine.
Yes, with a caveat on expectations. The Michelin Plate credential and the warm, considered interior make it a reasonable choice for a birthday dinner or a meaningful meal with family. At the ¥¥ price tier, it is not a splurge destination, which works in its favour for occasions where the food should be the focus rather than the bill. If you want a higher-ceremony setting, Jing Li is worth comparing. For Fujian cuisine as the occasion itself, Xuanhe delivers.
Bar seating is not confirmed in our records for Xuanhe. The venue operates as a full-service restaurant, so expect table dining as the default format. If counter or bar seating matters to your plan, confirm directly before visiting.
The warm, spacious wood-interior room is well-suited to group dining, and the menu's focus on shareable Fuzhou classics , pork belly, clams, sticky rice cake with mud crab , makes it a practical group format. Booking is rated Easy, but for larger parties (six or more) a reservation is advisable. Exact private dining availability is not confirmed; contact the venue directly at the Rongqiao Centre address to arrange.
At the ¥¥ tier with a 2025 Michelin Plate, yes. You are getting Michelin-recognised Fuzhou cuisine at a mid-range price, which is not common. The closest direct comparison in the same cuisine category and price tier is Jing Li. If budget is the primary constraint, the ¥ options like Hou Jie Lao Hua are cheaper, but they do not match the breadth of the Xuanhe menu or the room quality.
A formal tasting menu is not confirmed in the venue data. The kitchen's strength appears to be its à la carte lineup of Fuzhou signatures , the red vinasse pork belly, the mud crab sticky rice cake, the jellyfish and pork kidney , so ordering a selection of those dishes is likely a stronger approach than seeking a set format. If a structured tasting experience is your priority, Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau or Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou operate at a different tier and format.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xuanhe Cuisine | Fujian | The wood-rich interior feels warm and cosy and the food, in the same vein, is comforting and familiar. The menu stars the hits of Fuzhou cuisine and cleverly uses local ingredients to create authentic flavours. Expect items like fried pork belly marinated in red vinasse, razor clams and sautéed sticky rice cake with mud crab. The quick-fried crisp duo, jellyfish and pork kidney in sweet and sour sauce, is another bestseller.; Michelin Plate (2025); The wood-rich interior feels warm and cosy and the food, in the same vein, is comforting and familiar. The menu stars the hits of Fuzhou cuisine and cleverly uses local ingredients to create authentic flavours. Expect items like fried pork belly marinated in red vinasse, razor clams and sautéed sticky rice cake with mud crab. The quick-fried crisp duo, jellyfish and pork kidney in sweet and sour sauce, is another bestseller. | Easy | — |
| Hou Jie Lao Hua (Yadao Lane) | Noodles | Unknown | — | |
| Jing Li | Fujian | Unknown | — | |
| Mei Ya Bo Hua Sheng Tang | Small eats | Unknown | — | |
| Jiangnan Wok‧Rong | Huaiyang | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Yut Fei | Cantonese | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Xuanhe Cuisine measures up.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so walk-ins are likely possible on quieter weekdays. That said, a reservation is advisable for groups or weekend evenings, given the restaurant's Michelin Plate status in 2025. No phone number or online booking link is publicly listed for Xuanhe, so enquire directly on arrival or via the venue's local channels. Arriving without a reservation at peak times is a risk worth avoiding.
It works for a meaningful local dinner rather than a formal celebration. The warm, wood-heavy interior creates a comfortable atmosphere, and the Michelin Plate recognition gives the meal credibility, but the ¥¥ price point and comforting, familiar Fuzhou food make this more of a quality weeknight dinner than a high-ceremony occasion venue. For a grander setting, look at higher-tier Fuzhou options; for a genuine taste of Fujian cuisine done well, Xuanhe earns its place.
No bar seating is documented for Xuanhe Cuisine in available records. The venue is a full-service restaurant focused on Fujian table dining rather than a casual counter format. If a bar or counter experience is your preference, this is not the right fit.
Groups are likely manageable given the restaurant's size at Rongjiao Centre, 3rd floor, Jiangbin West Avenue, Fuzhou, but specific private dining or banquet room details are not confirmed in available records. For larger parties, a reservation in advance is advisable rather than assuming walk-in capacity. check the venue's official channels to confirm room configuration for groups of six or more.
At ¥¥ pricing, Xuanhe delivers solid value. The kitchen holds a 2025 Michelin Plate and focuses on Fuzhou-specific ingredients and technique: fried pork belly marinated in red vinasse, sautéed sticky rice cake with mud crab, and jellyfish with pork kidney in sweet and sour sauce are documented bestsellers. For the price tier, this is a strong proposition compared to generic regional Chinese restaurants in the same bracket.
No tasting menu format is documented for Xuanhe Cuisine. The kitchen operates from a menu of Fuzhou classics rather than a structured omakase or tasting format. The better approach here is to order across several of the known specialities: the red vinasse pork belly, razor clams, and the quick-fried crisp duo cover the range of what the kitchen does well.
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