Visitors to Shenzhen would be forgiven for concluding that the only thing the residents of the city do is stuff themselves. Restaurants, of all shapes and sizes, are packed into every corner of the city and are buzzing with diners from the early morning to late into the night.

 

For Western food, Shenzhen might not be able to match Beijing and Shanghai but it has a good selection of Japanese, Thai and Indian cuisine. When it comes to Chinese restaurants, Shenzhen can hold its own against any city in the country. Its diverse Chinese population means that every type of Chinese cuisine is represented here, with the flavours of Canton, Sichuan, the North, Hakka, Hainan and Yunnan being the strongest.

 

A lot of Western food in Shenzhen is served in bars so be sure to check out the Bars and Nightlife section.