Xian Xiong Qi

Xian Xiong Qi is a seafood restaurant in Xiamen, China, known for live-tank seafood and a price tier of 2. Its Minnan cooking centers on seafood and careful sourcing. The room focuses on freshness and precision. It reflects Xiamen’s maritime character.

The Story & Heritage Xian Xiong Qi is guided by ingredient-led cooking rooted in Minnan coastal gastronomy. The kitchen emphasizes daily sourcing and seasonal selection. In the kitchen, a seasoned Minnan chef team honors traditional techniques, braising, steaming, quick-wok finishes, tempered by modern refinement. Recognition from the Michelin Guide underscores its rigor and relevance, yet the restaurant remains resolutely rooted in Xiamen’s heritage.

It has become a destination for seafood-focused dining in Xiamen. The Cuisine & Menu Minnan-style seafood forms the core, shaped by a minimalist approach that prizes texture, sweetness, and clean marine flavors. Expect a seasonal menu anchored by daily selections from the live tanks, complemented by a concise à la carte and occasional prix fixe sets. Signatures include Peanut Worm Salad with mustard dressing, a bracing, briny-crunch introduction to regional terroir, alongside Braised Carpet Shark Belly and Liver, where the tofu-soft liver meets a springy, gelatin-rich belly.

Steamed Line-Caught Grouper with aged soy and spring onion, Wok-Fried Razor Clams with garlic chive, and Sea Urchin Custard with crab roe exemplify the house style. The team accommodates preferences and simple dietary needs with advance notice. Price positioning is moderate. Experience & Atmosphere The dining room channels coastal elegance: pale woods, soft stone, and amber lighting that sets a calm, maritime mood.

Service is attentive and unfussy, steeped in product knowledge and timing that keeps seafood at peak texture. A curated wine list, guided by a savvy sommelier, leans toward mineral-driven whites and Champagne, with thoughtful sake selections for shellfish pairings. Tank-side selection and private dining rooms are available. Smart casual attire is recommended.

Expect tableside presentations that spotlight the catch, steamed fish lifted from the bones with surgical grace, or shellfish opened just moments before serving. Closing & Call-to-Action Choose Xian Xiong Qi for Minnan seafood and careful technique. Request the tasting sequence with wine pairings. This is coastal luxury, distilled.