For a foodie, food always comes first no matter where I go. Although the scenery is beautiful, I always think that food is the place where I can deeply feel the different local cultural characteristics. Only good food cannot be disappointed, especially the seafood I eat inland is not very fresh. After I came to Zengcuo_ this time, I started to eat a lot.
Many people say that Zengcuo_ is very lively at night. You can slow down and walk between the streets with snacks on both sides. You can stand at the door of the Qing Bar, listen to your favorite songs, and think about it. The person you want. (Of course it’s best to go in and have a drink) The hustle and bustle of others has nothing to do with you. You just need to calm down and let yourself go!
Zeng Cuo_, a person who never knew the word "cuo" until he became more and more famous. The more familiar the place.
Zengcuo_Yijing
A month before departure, friends who had been to Xiamen kept recommending me to stay in Zengcuo_, saying it was very convenient. So I looked for reservations on various apps and found that they were all homestays.
We finished our time on the beach, and first passed by a sports park, where numerous photo studios were taking wedding photos, and there were also people selling goods. It was very lively.
Then we arrived at the Calligraphy Park.
Eight Methods of Yongzi
I believe that anyone who has practiced regular script will be particularly fond of the "Eight Methods of Yongzi", which is the rule of brushstrokes used in Chinese calligraphy. Taking the order of the eight strokes of the character "Yong" as an example, the method of writing in block letters is explained.
After appreciating calligraphy in the park for a while and reminiscing about the past, we were driven by hunger and yearning for seafood, and started walking towards Zengcuo_.
I don’t know why this kilometer is extra long. Maybe it’s because the subway under construction blocks the way forward, or maybe it’s because there are too many bicycles on the road. Anyway, after walking for a long time, I saw the archway of Zeng Cuo_.
Zengcuo_Seaside Archway
There is a unique overpass next to the archway. There are so many people on it that it seems like it will collapse at any time.
The shape of the overpass looks like a snake that has been eaten until only its skeleton is left, winding from the seaside to Cuozikou. It seems that no urban management officer has paid attention to the bridge. There are small vendors everywhere, and if you are not careful, you will step on other people's products. It instantly reminded me of the Ditan Overpass more than ten years ago.
Walking on the steps made of wooden boards, I felt a little uneasy. I held on to the handrail tightly, protecting my stomach and camera, and slipped to the side to avoid the crowd.
After a while, I saw the "Food Street" on the bridge
This is even more popular than the Ditan Temple Fair!
Come on A close-up.
Zengcuo_Food Street
While searching for the most affordable restaurants on Dianping, I followed the flow of people down the bridge.
However, the flow of people is really too big, and it is really a technical job to move to the side of the restaurant. So we simply took things as they came.
In addition, I was really hungry, so I followed the crowd into the food court.
Although I have never liked "following the crowd" since I was a child, sometimes the public's choice is really right. The dazzling array of snacks on the food street and the unique warm hospitality of southern Fujian are indeed not disappointing.
Large intestine wrapped in small intestine (10 yuan)
In fact, before coming to Xiamen, what I was most looking forward to was Taiwanese snacks. Every year I have been to various Taiwanese food festivals held across the mainland, they have left me with many wonderful memories. So considering that Xiamen is so close to Taiwan, the snacks must be the closest and most authentic.
Sure enough, Zengcuo_ did not disappoint us.
Let’s just talk about the well-known “large intestine wrapped in small intestine”. It uses three kinds of sausages baked on the stone. First cut the rice intestines, then add cucumber shreds, sweet and spicy sauce, and then sandwich Serving cuttlefish sausage and meat sausage, the flavors of the three delicacies are blended together, and stimulated by the refreshing cucumber and sweet and spicy sauce, a new taste experience is formed.
It is soft and glutinous, with a compelling aroma.
Shrimp and Egg (15 yuan)
This is the first time I have eaten such a "high standard" "Shrimp and Egg" made in an octopus ball mold.
Sea shrimp with quail eggs, no extra ingredients, very nutritious and delicious. And the price is fair, you can get 12 for 15 yuan (maybe the boss gave me a few more, hahaha). All in all, it’s really amazing. There is no fishy smell from eggs, and the shrimps are also very fresh. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, very nutritious.
Seafood BBQ
Going further in, you can see the "Seafood BBQ" restaurant as far as the eye can see. Here I have to lament the "Wenzhou model" of Chinese people opening stores. The same type of The stores are clustered together, which can not only attract customers from far away, but also make it convenient for customers to compare prices. What's even better is that before the price alliance is formed, they will also engage in price wars to grab business, so that consumers can get some benefits.
Grilled conch (50 yuan)
Lobster (50 yuan)
Big squid tentacles
I always compare myself to Thailand , so at this moment, I still feel that everything I see is a tourist attraction. But on the third day when I went to Gulangyu Island, I realized that Zengcuo_ was really "affordable".
I found that there seems to be a curse on me. As long as I want to eat seafood and go out, I will inevitably develop allergies for various reasons. No, although there are plenty of fresh seafood in front of me, I am allergic to a duck paw I ate in the afternoon, so I can only watch but not eat.
Grilled small oysters (10 yuan for 10 pieces)
No, after being pushed and pushed by the crowd, I finally squeezed into a barbecue restaurant and ordered a few stir-fried dishes and a dish. Plate of small oysters.
In the final analysis, scenic spots are scenic spots. I won’t go into details about the “little tricks” of this small shop. They are nothing more than charging extra for the table and deliberately taking the “wrong” order when checking out. Charge more. But the grilled oysters still taste very good. After all, the meat is tender and plump. It's a pity that it's a little small.
I don’t recommend ordering “sea shrimp” here. I don’t know if it’s because of the attractions or the location of Xiamen. The shrimps here are ridiculously small and the meat is not firm, which makes you feel like you are being cheated. I have to lament that the seafood in Jiaozhou Bay is still the most delicious. After all, the Qingdao sea-caught prawns that cost 38 yuan each are in the same order of magnitude as the Xiamen small sea shrimps that cost 38 yuan each.
Grilled "sea shrimp"
After dinner, I was naturally very satisfied. I struggled to move out among the crowded Zengcuo_ and got on the bus back to the hotel.
The overall feeling of Zeng Cuo is somewhat like Khao San Road in Bangkok. No matter in terms of liveliness or service items, they are quite similar.
After I left the house, the square dancing ladies stretching in front of the small temple brought me back to reality.
Square Dance Lady
Zengcuo_, a place worth visiting but not necessary again.
Zeng Clan Ancestral Hall
Back at the hotel, at the end of the day, I felt that my calves were a little sore from walking. So I started to miss the cheap horse-killed chicken on the roadside in Chiang Mai. With melancholy like a dream, go to Xiamen University tomorrow!
Pay attention to things
1. Accommodation. The most indispensable thing in Xiamen is B&Bs. You can see them within a few steps. You can compare before checking in
2. The food in Zengcuo_ is much cheaper than other food streets, especially seafood. This is the best choice for foodies
3. You must take sun protection measures when playing at the beach during the day. It is best to bring a jacket, as the temperature difference between morning and evening will be relatively large