Sanya, a city that belongs to the sea, and is backed by the mountains.
The warm and humid climate brings extremely rich products. Therefore people in Sanya never restrict themselves to a boring food list.
There are countless high-end fancy restaurants in Sanya, however, if you would like to try authentic local flavor which are hidden in the back alleys and old living neighborhood.
Please check out our private food map of Sanya.
Dadonghai,Yalong Bay----Eat in Sanya downtown.
Haitang Bay-----Eat at Linwang night market.
Where to eat in Downtown Sanya?
---Sanya First Market 三亚第一市场 (Sea Food+Coconut Chicken)
---Shangpin Street商品街 & Qunzong Street 群众街 (Various local snacks)
Sanya First Market
Sanya First Market attracts both local and tourists, sea food, local vegetables, tropical fruits....! The night market outside is also fun to browse.
What to eat in Sanya First Market
Ocean to Table Sea Food
You can purchase sea food in market and the stalls outside the market will cook according to your preference. Restaurant will charge the cooking service fee.
Or choose sea food directly from restaurant.
Recommended restaurants (fair price, fresh ingredient, good taste)
Linjie Sea Food Stall(林姐香味海鲜，Add：新民街141号）
Xiaohuzi Sichuan Flavor Sea Food Stall(小胡子川味海鲜,Add:红旗街与新建街交叉路口)
Coconut Chicken Hotpot
Coconut chicken hotpot is a must-try signature delicacy.Famous Wenchang chicken+fresh coconut water, just few minutes, tender ,juicy coconut chicken is cooked.
Recommend coconut chicken restaurant in First Market area
1.椰小爱椰子鸡 ADD:三亚市天涯区椰风巷第一市场海鲜市场
2.萌哒哒椰子鸡 ADD:三亚市天涯区河西路79号
Sanya Local Cold Drink
After the sea food feast, you should not miss various local cold drinks,WestChinaGo travel lists the most representative ones as below:
1.Qingbuliang (清补凉）
2.Fried Ice(炒冰）
3.Coconut Jelly
Shangpin Street
Follow the route on the map from First Market, cross the Lover Bridge,no more than 20min walk, you will arrive Shangpin street where local spend their night.
You will find all kinds of snacks among the alleys.Enjoy your exploration.
Must try:
1.Sanya Rice Noodles
Sanya people start their day with a bowl of rice noodle.Rice noodles are in the blood of Sanya people .You will find rice noodle shops everywhere.
Famous local rice noodle restaurant in Shangpin street:
Asan Soup (阿三靓汤）Add：吉阳区商品街大道94-3号
2.Stinky Doufu
3.Pickle Chicken Feet
Where to eat in Haitang Bay-----Linwang Night Market
Haitang bay is home of luxury hotels and restaurants where local won't go.If you want to experience local life,visit Linwang night market where integrates all kinds of specialty snacks, but don't have high expectations for the environment.
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