Chao Fu Cheng (HuBin North Road)

Chaofucheng was established in Xiamen in February 1997. It is equipped with a venue with simple yet elegant decoration, providing a variety of dishes prepared by famous Hong Kong chefs, mainly Chaoshan cuisine, supplemented by a variety of snacks and delicacies.

Hong Kong-style tea restaurant on Hubin North Road. Tea restaurants originated from Hong Kong restaurants and are mainly steamed baskets. They are very common eating places in Hong Kong. Chaofucheng specializes in Hong Kong-style tea products. It is one of the most favorite tea restaurants in Xiamen and has always been doing well. There is often a queue. There are many tables for four or six people in the large lobby on the first floor. The shrimp dumplings in Chaofucheng are a must-order delicacy every time I go there. The skin is crystal clear, and the shrimp meat is firm and delicious, which is satisfying. The fragrant durian pastry has a crispy skin and a rich fragrance inside. The steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce are also one of the must-orders. They melt in the mouth and are loved by both young and old. It is definitely a restaurant worth trying. Crispy pigeon, sago, shrimp dumplings, fragrant durian pastry, steamed spareribs with black bean sauce, etc. I won’t recommend them one by one. These are all my favorites.

I will come to Hufucheng in Bayyuecheng for evening tea next time. The new store has more seats. Because I bought a set meal, I didn't have to worry about what to eat and spent half a day choosing. | Chaofu Shrimp Dumplings^ This is the standard, as delicious as ever. | Steamed Chicken Feet with Fermented Black Beans^ I ordered two servings, and all four of us loved to nibble on the feet. | Shacha Niuhe^ This is also a must-have, and I must eat it every time. | Crispy Pigeon^ One is divided into four pieces, one for each person, and no one eats the rest of the head. | Sweet and Sour Pork^ A little sweet, a little sour, and a little less meat. I still like Chaofucheng for morning and evening tea.

It's delicious, but don't order too much at one time, or you won't be able to finish it like us. This time we ordered belt and lean meat congee (recommended), taro spring rolls, lava milk buns (recommended), Cantonese egg rice sausage, fish and chips, chicken feet (recommended), guinea fowl and pineapple barbecued pork buns.

I didn't think it was bad, nor did I think it was too good. Anyway, restaurants outside are all similar, but the food was very delicate. My daughter ate a lot and asked me to come back the next day. Fortunately, I live nearby. There were not too many people on Thursday, and I waited for more than 20 minutes. It is said that there are more people on Friday weekends.

▲Location: Chaofucheng, Binbei Bank of China Station. This is probably the busiest restaurant in the Binbei CBD! I always feel like there's a line every time I come. ▲Ambience: Although it's been open for a long time, the ambiance is quite good, and there's plenty of seating in the lobby. ▲Recommendation: As Xiamen's most famous Hong Kong tea place, Chaofucheng has always been a popular choice. What always draws me to Chaofucheng are its classic dishes: durian pastry, taro spare ribs, mango pudding (now permanently off the shelves), coconut milk cake, chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and stir-fried beef noodles. Paired with chrysanthemum pu'er tea, it's perfect for a late-night snack with a few friends while enjoying tea and chatting. ▲Service: Enthusiastic, their service is pretty good!

Even though I'd already requested a number by phone at 9 PM, the place was still packed, and the later it got, the more crowded it got. The durian pastry had a nice, crispy crust and a fragrant durian powder. The crispy barbecue pork buns were soft, and a little more barbecue pork would have made them even better. The shrimp dumplings had a thin, fresh filling, generous shrimp, and a non-sticky crust. In short, ordering food isn't necessary at this place; their strength lies in their Hong Kong-style dim sum. The shrimp dumplings and wontons are highly recommended.