In a city where the international food culture is still quite young, Shenzhen has a number of well-known and well-populated Turkish restaurants. Turkish offerings in Shenzhen include kebabs, hummus plates, cucumber salad, yogurt dips, Turkish coffee, and ... Read More>>
It seems that the times they are a changing and Shenzhen has started to up its nightlife ante. If you still think the only happening nightlife is across the border in Hong Kong, here are some spots for local Shenzhen brews that will prove you wrong. Read More>>
Sometimes you just need a little artistic inspiration, whether it’s through design, art or music. Shenzhen's artistic crowd and hipsters are mainly concentrated in OCT but there are more authentic areas outside of the city as well. Read More>>
Luohu is Shenzhen’s smallest and oldest district. While it is not the most beautiful district (many of the buildings are older and slowly falling down) the area has a lot to offer in terms of nature, shopping and cuisine. Read More>>
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner, so get ready, Shenzhen, for your guide to the weekend is here. There’s something for everyone over the weekend so whether you’re a family looking for something child-friendly or adults just feeling ... Read More>>
Wondering where you can find the best and most popular feast in Shenzhen? Hopefully our guide will whet your appetite. Read More>>
South China’s boomtown has much to offer in the way of food, though why not hit the streets and blend with the locals barbecue style? From bustling beaches to pretty parks, we take a look at the best barbecue areas in Shenzhen. Read More>>
Let’s face it, Chinese bakeries leave a lot to be desired. Fortunately, Shenzhen has a number of Western-style bakeries to fill the void. This article includes several bakeries serving up Western-style delights and catering to foreign clientele. Read More>>
Despite an ever increasing range of beers available in Shenzhen in recent years, the best brews are still those found in expat bars. Here’s a run-down of the best beer bars, taking into account choice and quality. Read More>>
Can’t decide what to have for dinner tonight? Why not reach across the border into neighboring Asian nations for a taste of their cuisines. You don’t even have to pack a bag or board an international flight. You can find a variety of options ... Read More>>
Tired of the crowded streets? Stroll on over to Fashion Time (Feng Sheng Ting 丰盛町) in Futian to take your fun underground. This commercial pedestrian street features more than 500 shops, including a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options ... Read More>>
Most people enjoy dining with a view every now and again; how about a view from the 99th floor? In the skyscraper city of Shenzhen, stratospheric dining is well within your reach, if you can stomach the sky-high price tags. Here we recommend four ... Read More>>
With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, pretty much the entire Chinese population is gearing up for fun family reunions, delicious homemade food and, of course, the consumption of lots (and lots) of mooncakes. Although for most of us expats ... Read More>>
Who doesn't like dim sum? Really! Those little bite-sized Cantonese treats are well known around the world, and for good reason. Often referred to as the Chinese version of tapas, dim sum come in all shapes and sizes, from delicious shrimp dumplings served ... Read More>>
Shenzhen is known as the melting pot of China, where people from all over the country come to make a living. In the past decade, as the city has grown at an exponential rate and as more luxury hotels have opened, buffets have also gone upscale. Social ... Read More>>
Every expat knows that Western food in China is a really mixed bag, ranging from the delicious and authentic to the poor (inedible) copycat attempts. When it comes to pizza, one is faced with the choice of the ubiquitous chains (Pizza Hut and Papa Johns), ... Read More>>
The cocktail: long-derided in the West as the drink of wimps; the supposed tipple of choice for metro-sexual males and, of course, the ubiquitous whistle-wetter of women everywhere. But attitudes towards cocktails in Shenzhen are different. Perhaps it’s ... Read More>>
For many, the thought of the unassuming sandwich or the subdued salad might not immediately inspire pangs of hunger. However, with the onset of the blisteringly hot weather in Shenzhen, salads and sandwiches are a fantastic dining option that won’t bloat. ... Read More>>
Indian cuisine: it’s one of the most diverse you are likely to find anywhere. Over the last few years, Shenzhen has become home to more and more good-quality Indian restaurants. Whether you like searingly hot lamb vindaloos, or mild fragrant kormas; ... Read More>>
With Sea World undergoing a massive remodeling project, many foreigners in Shenzhen are looking for trendy, delicious Western restaurants that don’t feature the constant din of construction work. Luckily there’s a little-known street within walking ... Read More>>
In Shenzhen, a cornucopia of regional Chinese fare varying from Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles to Guangdong banquet-style feasts is not only available but also on many occasions, inexpensive and primed for nocturnal dwellers. The number of non-Chinese slow ... Read More>>
Like most big cities in China, Shenzhen is full of migrants from all over the country. This is even more apparent in the young city of Shenzhen, where most of the population has come from an outside city or province. With this phenomenon comes food from ... Read More>>
Summer is the perfect season to call up a friend and head outdoors for a BBQ and picnic. No tools? No problem. Buy them from your local supermarket or rent right from local BBQ sites. You can buy meal ingredients at the sites too, but to ensure sanitation ... Read More>>
It is summertime, and no time is better in Shenzhen than now for al fresco dining. There are two primary spots where expats like to go to eat, drink and relax outside – Coco Park and Shekou’s Sea World – but that doesn’t mean we can forget the OCT ... Read More>>