Fuhecheng Beef Balls
福合埕牛肉丸
A 60-year-old beef ball institution in Shantou's Old Town, which grew from a market stall in Fuhecheng, offering both beef balls and fresh beef hotpot.
Founded in the 1960s by Chen Laishu, a native of Puning, who started by selling beef balls from a stall in the Fuhecheng Market, this establishment is now run by the second generation. The signature dish is the beef balls, but diners can also order cuts like diaolongban (ribeye cap), fresh beef, beef tripe, and five-spice beef, all cooked hotpot-style. Beef plates start at around CNY 30 each. The restaurant is located in the Fuhe Building at No. 93 Fuping Road, in the old town area of Xiaogongyuan, making it easy to combine with a stroll around the nearby arcade streets and snack shops. Sources do not mention queueing or reservation details, so it is recommended to visit outside peak dining hours.
Opening hours
10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Old Mazu Temple & Laomagong Stage
- Cunxin Shantang Charity Hall
- Shantou Qiaopi Museum
- Shantou Xiaogongyuan Historic District
- Zhongshan Park, Shantou
- Shantou Seaside Promenade
- Queshi Bridge
- Shantou Stone Fort Park