Late‑Night Food at Weicun Da Paidang in Shawei Shenzhen: Garlic Crayfish is Wonderful!

Late‑Night Food at Weicun Da Paidang in Shawei Shenzhen: Garlic Crayfish is Wonderful!

Today I returned for a second visit to this classic late‑night eatery. Any restaurant that has stayed open for 11 years in Shawei must have something special, and Weicun Da Paidang certainly does.

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
Weekend Dining at Wanchu in Shum Yip UpperHills Shenzhen: Delicious Anhui Dishes and Cozy Ambience

Weekend Dining at Wanchu in Shum Yip UpperHills Shenzhen: Delicious Anhui Dishes and Cozy Ambience

My best friend and I spent the weekend strolling around UpperHills, and she happened to be craving some stir‑fried dishes with a bit of spice. After browsing through reviews, we finally decided on Wan Chu (皖厨).

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
A Flavor‑Packed Hotpot Experience with Nine‑Grid Platters and Exceptional Service in Shenzhen

A Flavor‑Packed Hotpot Experience with Nine‑Grid Platters and Exceptional Service in Shenzhen

This was my first time seeing a hotpot restaurant offering such an incredibly rich variety of ingredients. We ordered the clear broth pot, which came with mushrooms, tomatoes, and cucumber. It looked so appetizing the moment it arrived. Although this restaurant is known for its traditional spicy hotpot, the clear broth turned out to be surprisingly delicious as well.

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
Durian Dessert Shop at Huangting Plaza: Fresh Malaysian Durian & Musang King Treats in Shenzhen

Durian Dessert Shop at Huangting Plaza: Fresh Malaysian Durian & Musang King Treats in Shenzhen

If you’re a durian lover, here’s a place you absolutely shouldn’t miss — there’s a specialty durian shop hidden inside Huangting Plaza in Futian, and it’s a true paradise for durian fans!

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
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Bagualing Rooftop BBQ Restaurant: Night View, Atmosphere & Two‑Person Set Review

Having been working here for two years, I can’t believe there’s such an atmospheric barbecue spot hidden in Bagualing!

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
Good Dessert Spot in Huaqiangbei: Coconut Qing Buliang & Black Sesame Soup Review

Good Dessert Spot in Huaqiangbei: Coconut Qing Buliang & Black Sesame Soup Review

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Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
DQ Ice Cream at Dongmen Sun Plaza: Red Velvet Three‑Scoop Review & Experience

DQ Ice Cream at Dongmen Sun Plaza: Red Velvet Three‑Scoop Review & Experience

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Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
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Best Milk Tea for this Spring in Shenzhen: JuanCha’s Papaya Yogurt at King Glory Plaza

I have to say, my favorite milk tea of this spring has finally appeared. It is so good that even someone like me, who rarely drinks milk tea, couldn’t stop praising it.

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
Mr. Wildman Ice Cream in Dongmen: Smooth Pistachio Flavor & Holiday Deal Review

Mr. Wildman Ice Cream in Dongmen: Smooth Pistachio Flavor & Holiday Deal Review

I finally got to try Mr. Wildman’s ice cream ! The reason why it is 'famous', is the price. If you don't use any discount, one ice cream can cost you 38 RMB, which is wild because is about the same price as those luxury ice cream brand.

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong
Braised Goose Hotpot in Chegongmiao — A Must‑Try Winter Comfort Food in Shenzhen

Braised Goose Hotpot in Chegongmiao — A Must‑Try Winter Comfort Food in Shenzhen

Hotpot is so famous in China that it expands wildly into different ingredients. It was my first time hearing that braised stock could be used as a hotpot base, so I came to try it immediately. Goose is already a fantastic choice for winter nourishment, but enjoying it in a hotpot made with rich braising sauce was truly next‑level.

Posted on: by Cheryl Kong

Tai Er Sichuan Cuisine at Happy Harbour O’Plaza - A Meal With Pity

Cheryl Kong | 2026-05-09

Tai Er Sichuan Cuisine is famous in China particularly for it's signature dish - Sauerkraut Fish. I've heard of this brand a long time ago, and friends around me had tried and gave good reviews. Therefor I would really love a chance to try, too.

Tai Er Sihuan Cuisine

🗺️ The restaurant I went located on the second floor of OCT Happy Harbour O’Plaza in Nanshan District.

😮‍💨 I originally wanted to order their signature fish, but unfortunately they told us it was sold out and we’d need to wait 30 minutes. So we switched to stir‑fried dishes, though those also took more than half an hour to arrive.

Tai Er

🍚Food

We ordered the two‑person set meal. It included three dishes, the portions were generous, and the value was acceptable.

🏆 Chicken Cooked with Five‑Finger Fig Root
Highly recommende, the first taste totally impressed me. It was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The five‑finger fig root and mushrooms 🍄 perfectly enhanced the natural taste of the chicken. They also added sand ginger, giving the dish a rich, aromatic depth. The chicken itself was tender and smooth.

Tai Er Chicken

Egg Stir‑Fried with Beancurd Sticks and Black Fungus
A healthy dish by the first look.Plenty of egg, and the beancurd sticks were soft and pleasant. Black Fungus were crisp.

Tai Er Cuisine

😐 Stir‑Fried Pork Liver
This one was spicy 🌶️ and a bit too salty. However, the pork liver was tender.

Pork Liver

🌲Environment

The restaurant features a warm wooden interior that feels comfortable. Some seats come with USB charging ports, which is very convenient. There’s also self‑serve tea — I recommend the chenpi white tea; the roselle tea tastes more like plum tea.

White Tea

🛎️Service

Service was good. The staff were friendly and attentive. They even offered complimentary brown sugar ice jelly and it tasted very refreshing 🍮.

Brown Sugar Jelly

📚 Overall

The food was quite good. It’s just a pity we didn’t get to try the fish this time. I’ll visit another branch next time to give it another shot.

Tai Er Restaurant

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