Revival of Sea (Zai Sheng Hai 再生海)
This full-service restaurant has a classy wood-heavy interior and a couple of tables in a sunny garden, making it a relaxing place to duck out of its crowded tourist neighborhood for lunch. The kitchen’s local and international dishes are well executed and easy to enjoy, and the menu is well translated into English. Try the […]
Long Tou Shark Balls (Long Tou Yu Wan Dian 龙头鱼丸店)
When Kulangsu locals miss the flavors of their hometown, many of them miss most of all the shark-ball soup from this little, locally run shop, which has been on the island for several decades. As you can see from the woman hand-rolling the shark balls at a counter at the front of the restaurant, there’s […]
Kang Family Oyster Omelette (Kang Jia Long Tou Hai Li Jian 康家龙头海蛎煎)
This sidewalk stand is an ideal place for a mid-afternoon pit stop to sample one of the island’s classic local specialties: the oyster omelette. Here, the delicious dish is turned out with speed and consistency while you stand by on the sidewalk. Watch and appreciate the artistry in the street chef’s careful construction of the […]
Stinky Tofu (Pao Cai Chou Dou Fu 泡菜臭豆腐)
Your nose can’t miss this busy street food stall right in the middle of the buzz of the Long Tou Street Food Market (Long Tou Xiao Chi Yi Tiao Jie 龙头路小吃一条街): you can smell the stinky tofu emanating from the shop from a full block away. People generally either love or hate stinky tofu—there’s almost […]
Yuan Zhou Chinese Tea Courtyard (Yuan Zhou Cha Yuan 园洲茶院)
One of the most exotic yet accessible experiences for tourists on all of Kulangsu is a visit to this stunningly restored family mansion, which has been converted into a tea house where you can sample a diverse array of local teas. Here you can also sit down for formal tea service at one of the […]