Don’t be confused by the “Kapok” logo on the glass or the advertisements for Western dishes on the outside of the restaurant’s entrance, which is set in a few steps from the street: this is actually a creative Sichuan-influenced fusion noodle house, run by a native Kulangsu woman who loves to smile. Her spicy pork noodles are outstanding.

The atmosphere is spiffed up to match the tastes of upscale modern travelers, with Mondrian-ish brown and beige blocks of color. Still, the place is still small and retains a homey, casual feel. There’s a wide variety of Chinese and Western dishes on offer, including steaks, pizzas, and pastas, plus some Sichuan noodle dishes.

A peaceful and expansive garden, shaded by trees, extends the dining or hanging-out experience into a large patio area.

The wine and whiskey list is also respectable, and hours extend until 10:30pm. This is a reliable local standby with a distinctly international feel.

Address: 46 Fujian Road, Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen City, China

胖妈私厨的老板“胖妈”是四川人，她每天都很快乐，笑呵呵的。她是来鼓浪屿旅游，意外爱上鼓浪屿后就“扎根”到鼓浪屿了。这个小餐馆特别适合喜欢吃辣的人。如今，餐厅棕色和米黄色的格子风格尽显时尚气息，虽然餐厅空间仍然较小但却保持原有的家的感觉。凉爽的庭院扩展成了露天餐厅。总体来说，这是当地值得一试的带有国际感觉的餐馆。

地址：厦门市思明区鼓浪屿福建路46号