Sanya Dining -- Where to Eat
Hainan Food
If you want to taste other delicious food in Sanya besides seafood, there are still some other good specialties waiting for you. The four local specialties of Hainan are also available in the city.
Hai Ya Hotel is considered to be the most popular local place. Wenchang Chicken, Dongshan Mutton, Hele Crab and Jiaji Duck are the four famous local Hainan specialties that are served here. The reasonably priced home-style dishes of Sanya can also quench your hunger.
Address: Near to the People's Public Government on Dayuan Heping Road
Hainan Nan Imperial Court Food
This restaurant is located in the luxurious Yalong Bay Villas & Spa which is in the tropical Bali style. Both of the Hainan dishes and service of this restaurant is highly praised by travelers who have been there.
Average cost: CNY100 per person
Address: Yalong Bay Villas & Span, Yalong Bay
China Harvest
Some Hainan dishes, such as the Wen Chang Chicken, can be enjoy in this restaurant, which is located in the luxurious Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa.
Average cost: CNY200 per person (15% service surcharge is required)
Address: 1F of B1, Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Yalong Bay
Hai Ya Restaurant
Located in the city area, this restaurant cooks fresh sea food as well as some local dishes.
Average cost: CNY 50 per person
Address: No.001, Xinfeng Road
Zheng Zong Bao Luo Fen
Luo fen is a kind of rice noodle which is accompanied by tasty soup and seasons for eating. The price is reasonable although the dining environment is not ideal at all.
Average: CNY5 per person
Address: beside the First Market, Hexi Road
Hours: 06:30~00:30 the next day
Foreign Restaurants
Thai Restaurant
This popular is located in the Yalong Bay Mangrove Tree Resort, which serves authentic Thai food. But, the price is a little high for a budget tour.
Average cost: CNY200 per person
Address: Yalong Bay Mangrove Tree Resort, Yalong Bay
Mediterranea
Location: Xi He Xi Road
Specialties: Run by an Italian, this restaurant offers authentic food from the Mediterranean countries: Italian pizza and pasta, Spanish tapas, Greek grilled meat and barbequed fish, Arabian sauces and so on. It also has a choice of vegetarian dishes and a non-smoking area. At the same time, you can enjoy a number of good western drinks here. Mediterranea is completely decorated in Mediterranean style, taking you to another world.
Vegetarian Restaurants
Generally speaking, famous temples can cook the best vegetarian food. At least, this is true in the Nanshan Vegetarian Restaurant which is located in the Nanshan Temple of Sanya. Carefully selected food items are meticulously cooked to satisfy each customer's appetite.
Fast Food
The Sanya branch of KFC is located at the crossroads of Renmin Road and Xinfeng Street. And the branch of McDonald's is located opposite KFC. The Do & Me, found on Hexi Road, is another popular western fast food restaurant in this city which incorporates some traditional Chinese culinary skills on its menu.