Xiamen's No. 8 Seafood Market: A Gateway to Authentic Minnan Cuisine
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 Published On Premiered Mar 8, 2024

Xiamen Eighth Seafood Market is located in the old town of Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, a lively place that combines food and culture. Built in the 1930s, the Eighth Market has a long history and is home to a number of unique southern Fujian culinary specialties that attract many tourists and locals alike to savor.

Southern Fujian cuisine is known for its fresh seafood, simple seasoning and balance of flavors, and you can sample a wide range of representative dishes at the 8th Seafood Market.

Must-try dishes at the market include fried vinegar pork, a specialty of pork tenderloin marinated in vinegar,, salt and other seasonings and then deep-fried, featuring an oily but not greasy, sour and appetizing flavor. Sea oyster omelette is also a classic snack, in which fresh sea oysters are mixed with groundnut flour and then fried until golden, fresh and flavorful. The rich flavor of Minnan Shacha Noodles is also a must-try local specialty. In addition, the Eighth Seafood Market also has a variety of other cuisines such as seafood with salted juice, dunked eggs, meat bird, hand-shredded chicken and many other very specialties.
Xiamen Eighth Seafood Market is loved by local residents not only because of its delicious food, but also because of its important role in passing on and promoting the food culture of Southern Fujian.

All in all, this market is a must-see place to enjoy the food and culture of Southern Fujian. Whether you are a food lover or a traveler, you will find an unforgettable experience here.

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