A Romantic Birthday by the Sea at This Restaurant Makes Me Want to Come Back Every Year

Celebrating a senior's birthday in Xiamen, the prime seaside spot facing Haicang Bridge in Haicang Bay offers picture-perfect views worthy of a movie poster! The Tingtao private room opens directly to the ocean, while the stargazing room provides fully transparent sea views, instantly elevating the birthday ambiance! To our surprise, the Tingtao room came equipped with karaoke 🎤! We enjoyed a lavish meal while taking turns singing, making it a hassle-free celebration without changing venues. The elders were amazed throughout, praising our choice of location repeatedly. 🍴 The dishes were an endless delight, perfectly blending Minnan flavors with exquisite presentation: ✅ Lobster salad – a visual and flavorful standout! Freshly drizzled sauce coats the springy shrimp meat, offering a sweet and refreshing taste that had the elders raving about "how satisfying the seafood was!" ✅ Sliced conch paired with poached snowflake beef brisket – an absolute showstopper! Crisp conch slices and thick, tender beef dipped in a secret sauce delivered a savory, spicy kick that was utterly addictive. ✅ "Farewell My Concubine" stew – a rich, soul-warming broth! Slow-cooked turtle and free-range chicken made for a nourishing and comforting dish that earned thumbs-up from the elders. ✅ Crispy cuttlefish with salad – crunchy outside, tender inside, with the sweet-and-sour salad dressing perfectly balancing the fried texture. ✅ Braised pork trotters with conch – the pork melted off the bone, while the conch added its own natural sweetness, each enhancing the other’s flavors. ✅ Steamed red snapper with yellow pepper – the pepper elevated the dish, and the tender fish was a crowd favorite. ✅ Minnan spring rolls – a nostalgic classic in Xiamen, and a must-have for birthdays. Honestly, theirs were exceptionally well-made. 🎂 The restaurant went above and beyond with complimentary side dishes, a fruit platter, and even longevity noodles carved with carrot characters for the birthday celebration – full marks for thoughtfulness! 💡 Remember to book the Tingtao room or stargazing room in advance! Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or family gatherings, the ocean and bridge views will take the romance to the next level.