The legendary top ten dishes of Sanya are really delicious!

From restaurants and tea houses to street stalls, Sanya uses "flavor" as a medium to infuse vitality and aroma into a variety of dishes, thus becoming the mark of this city. This is the taste of the sea, this is the taste of home. Mountain fern fried eggs, Sanya fresh fish soup, Yazhou dry-fried mutton... The flavors hidden in the alleys, the aroma wafting from the soup pots, such tastes are the most comforting to the soul.

The top ten dishes of Sanya invite you to meet the island and relive that mouthful of happiness and deliciousness!

Taste Hainan Cuisine, Feel the Sentiment

There are N reasons to fall in love with Sanya, in addition to the tropical sunshine, azure seas, swaying coconut breeze, and enchanting landscapes, there should also be the delicious cuisine of Sanya, such as zha pu vinegar, coconut chicken, and vanilla duck, all of which are recognized by the locals as authentic and delicious flavors.

Sanya's traditional delicacies, in the test of time but still staggering stand in place of the old store, even now, still retain the original flavor of Sanya's local delicacies!

Sanya's cuisine, much like the city itself, is brimming with warmth and vitality, making it unforgettable once tasted. Do you all remember the "Top Ten Dishes of Sanya" that were selected before? At this year's 7th World Chef Art Festival awards ceremony, the organizers also presented awards for them. Now let's delve into the "Top Ten Dishes of Sanya" and experience the charm of Sanya's cuisine.

Taste the famous dishes and start a culinary journey to the island

Sanya Fresh Fish Soup

Whenever you don't know what to eat, a bowl of fish soup seems to be the consensus. Especially in the fall and winter, “soup” this word is particularly appropriate, a small bowl loaded with all the essence of the original juice, soup thick fish fresh, the flavor of Sanya's love all melted into the soup.

A bowl of clear water, a few slices of ginger, and then add the locally grown tamarind and starfruit from Sanya, simmered gently for a while, and a bowl of fish soup with its original flavor is ready, "so fresh it makes your eyebrows dance." If you want to taste the most delicious flavor of the sea, this is definitely the right place to try it.

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Li Guo Restaurant

- Sanya Wanning Wuchang Fresh Fish Soup

- Sanya First Fresh Fish Soup Halal (Hui Xin Road Branch)

Coconut Chicken Soup

Sanya's top celebrity dish - Coconut Chicken Soup. The natural sweetness of the coconut blends with the delicacy of the chicken, creating a light and nourishing broth that retains the coconut's fragrance and locks in the tenderness of Wenchang chicken. Each mouthful is full of rich layers of flavor!

The fragrant and sweet coconut chicken soup bubbles and fills the room with a delightful aroma. Paired with the soulful dipping sauce made of shallots, garlic, chili, light soy sauce, and lime juice, who wouldn't exclaim in delight after tasting it? The more you eat, the more satisfying it becomes!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Longquan Ren Coconut Chicken (Sanya Flagship Store)

- Sanya Coconut Chicken & Seafood (Haitian Banquet Store)

- Sanya Diadia's Coconut Chicken

Fried Eggs with Mountain Fern

There are many authentic delicacies in Sanya, and Fried Eggs with Mountain Fern is one that should not be missed! Locals wonderfully combine mountain fern with eggs, creating a fresh and refreshing taste that leaves a lasting impression.

The moment it's served, the aroma of eggs mixed with the natural fragrance of the fern leaves fills the nostrils, emitting an enticing herbal scent. Just a whiff is enough to whet one's appetite and make one's mouth water.

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Qiong Yao Ji Restaurant

- Sanya Su Yuan (Yingbin Road Store)

- Sanya Tiantai Private Kitchen Restaurant

Tengqiao Spare Ribs

As a dish that every Tengqiao native has grown up eating, when Tengqiao Spare Ribs are mentioned, the first thought is always of the Zhu Family Restaurant in Tengqiao Town (the birthplace of Tengqiao Spare Ribs). The owner says that this dish is made from fresh pork ribs of local black pigs, marinated and then coated with a special batter before being deep-fried until golden and crispy. The ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, leaving a lasting impression on those who have tasted them!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Zhu Family Hotel

- Sanya Chuangwei Restaurant · Folk Hainan Cuisine (Haitang Bay Duty-Free City Store)

- Sanya Yanjiang Hainan Cuisine · Wenchang Chicken Patriarch (Lanhai Store)

Vanilla Duck

When it comes to vanilla duck, I wonder how many Sanya people's DNA is activated? These locally raised ducks feed on aquatic herbs, making them particularly strong and tough compared to free-range ducks. The duck meat is firmer and more chewy. After being sprinkled with a circle of dry-braised sauce, the duck meat's fresh, fragrant, and salty flavors conquer the taste buds in the mouth. It's hard not to love this taste!!!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Hu Po Vanilla Duck

- Lao Po Vanilla Duck · Old Hainan Big Canteen (Sanya Sea Eye Store)

- Sanya Tunchang Vanilla Duck Flagship Store (Jin Si Da Store)

Dregs Vinegar Hot Pot

In Sanya, this pot of characteristic dregs vinegar hot pot, which makes one's mouth water from three feet away, stands out with its sour and spicy taste～Dregs vinegar originally comes from a traditional snack in Puqian Town, Wenchang City, Hainan, which originated among the people. During the process of brewing alcohol, the vinegar acid produced by the fermentation of distiller's grains is used as the soup base. Its slightly spicy and refreshingly sour flavor has won the hearts of many food lovers.

Just looking at the bright and enticing color of the dregs vinegar, one's appetite is already whetted! Pairing it with seafood is perfect, and long-term consumption is highly beneficial for blood circulation, beauty, weight loss, and blood pressure reduction. In winter, enjoying a hearty meal of dregs vinegar hot pot while blowing the sea breeze is simply wonderful～

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Wenchang Little Brother Seafood Dregs Vinegar Hot Pot (Sanya Bay Foreign Trade Road Store)

- Sanya Tai Qiong Dregs Vinegar (Mingzhu Plaza Store)

- Sanya Qiongzhou Dregs Vinegar · Hainan Sour Soup Hot Pot

Nanshan Vegetarian Meal

Nanshan Vegetarian Meal is a unique dietary culture that integrates the essence of temple vegetarian cuisine, combines the styles of royal court and folk vegetarian dishes, and also includes the flavors of both northern and southern regions. "Nanshan Vegetarian Meal" is strict in ingredient selection, using a variety of seasonal vegetables and, more often, wild mushrooms from Nanshan, which are rich in various vitamins and have the effects of nourishing the skin, beautifying, and delaying aging.

"Eating vegetarian food in front of the Buddha, cultivating a pure heart", while experiencing the vegetarian culture at Nanshan Vegetarian Meal, one can also learn about the health culture that contains rich ethnic culture. Tasting the vegetarian dishes, the melodious Zen charm is hard not to fall in love with!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Nanshan Seaview Vegetarian Restaurant

- Sanya Yuanqi Lou Vegetarian Restaurant (Nanshan Temple Branch)

- Sanya Nanshan Private Kitchen

Yazhou Dry-Fried Mutton

The first time I felt nostalgia was when I read Yu Guangzhong's line, "When I was young, nostalgia was a small stamp, me on this end, and mother on the other." At that time, it made me feel a myriad of melancholy in my heart. Now, my nostalgia is for the sour rice noodles at the harbor entrance, the stinky tofu at the first market, and the endlessly memorable 'Yazhou Dry-Fried Mutton'.

The crystal sauce paired with the unique slightly charred aroma of dry-frying is simply matchless. Each piece of mutton seems to be coated with a sauce-colored layer, fully integrating the freshness and fragrance from the bottom of the pot into the meat. With one bite, it's tender and juicy, with a savory and smooth flavor, truly remarkable!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Dashanli Mutton Village

- Sanya Qiaoxiangcun Milk Sheep Hot Pot

- Sanya Guoxiang Four Seasons Farm

Stir-Fried Flower Crab with Ginger and Scallion

"Stir-Fried Flower Crab with Ginger and Scallion," as one of the top ten famous dishes in Sanya, has the aroma of ginger and scallions permeating the crab meat during the cooking process. It combines sweetness, fragrance, and freshness, with the scallion aroma highlighting the delicacy of the crab meat and a hint of sweetness intertwined. It's incredibly delicious and a perfect match for rice!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Sanya Fat Lady Seafood

- Sanya Donghai Dragon Palace Seaview Restaurant

- Sanya Qiongcai King · Hainan Cuisine

Braised Fish with Lentil Sauce

Braised Fish with Lentil Sauce is a traditional and authentic dish originating from Yazhou in Sanya, and it is also a representative of the local culinary culture. Fresh yellow croaker is paired with Yazhou's characteristic lentils and cooked by braising, where the aroma of the lentil sauce perfectly blends with the delicacy of the sea fish, making it incredibly delicious!

Some recommended restaurants:

- Chunmei Old Duck Restaurant

- Lin Jie Fragrance Seafood - Sanya Time-Honored Brand (Yalong Bay Bohou Village Store)

- Sanya Bin Yue Lou Restaurant

Gourmet food is a microcosm of a city, and a culinary journey is also a journey of the soul. In searching for the flavors of Sanya, one encounters the good times of the island through the taste and savor on the lips and teeth.