Wenru No. 9
文儒九号闽菜馆
A Min cuisine restaurant set in a Ming and Qing dynasty historic mansion at the entrance of Wenru Lane in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. It has been awarded one Michelin star for two consecutive years and excels in traditional Fujian banquet dishes.
Located at No. 56 Wenru Lane in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, right next to the entrance of Tonghu Road, this restaurant is housed in a converted Ming and Qing dynasty courtyard mansion that preserves its original architectural details. It has been awarded one star in two consecutive editions of the Michelin Guide, which specifically highlights the sautéed sliced sea whelk with lees and the hand-pounded rice cakes served with seafood. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and steamed sea clams in chicken soup are also popular choices. The head chef has over 30 years of experience. The average cost on online platforms is around CNY 318 per person, though ordering premium seafood and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall will make it significantly higher. It is suitable for formal banquets, and telephone reservations are recommended. It is easily accessible on foot from Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, and there is a parking lot right opposite the entrance.
Opening hours
11:00–13:30, 17:00–21:00 (Slightly varies across platforms; confirmation during booking is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Three Lanes and Seven Alleys
- Daming Road Food Street
- Wushan Hill & Black Pagoda
- Kaiyuan Temple (Fuzhou)
- Fuzhou West Lake Park
- Yushan Hill & White Pagoda
- Fujian Museum
- Lin Zexu Memorial