Shajing has raised oysters in the shallow tidal waters of the Pearl River estuary for generations, and this stretch of Xinsha Road is where that harvest gets cooked to order over open charcoal grills. Vendors work outdoors, shucking and grilling side by side while smoke drifts down the street, with plastic stools and folding tables standing in for a dining room.
Shajing Oyster Street runs along Xinsha Road in the Shajing area of Bao'an District, reached by walking about 500 meters west from Exit B of Shajing Station on Metro Line 11, and is Shenzhen's only oyster-themed food street, built around locally farmed Shajing oysters. Along a roughly 300-meter lane, open-air stalls and picnic tables serve charcoal-grilled oysters with garlic and vermicelli, steamed Shajing oysters, and oyster omelettes, with diners choosing a stall and picking oysters live from tanks or trays before they are grilled to order. The atmosphere is loud, smoky, and informal, with plastic stools and shared tables set directly on the pavement, and the street is busiest from early evening into the night. There is no reservation system and no wine list; beer is the standard accompaniment sold by the stall. Prices are set per oyster or by the dozen, and visitors should expect to pay in cash or via mobile payment directly to each stall rather than a central till.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | 17:00-01:00 daily (stalls vary) |
| Reservations | No reservations; walk the 300-meter lane and pick a stall or picnic table |
| Address | Xinsha Road, Shajing, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (Metro Line 11, Shajing Station Exit B, walk 500m west) |
Signature dishes
- Charcoal-grilled oysters with garlic and vermicelli
- Steamed Shajing oysters
- Oyster omelette
Good to know
- Known for
- Shenzhen's only oyster-themed food street, built around locally farmed Shajing oysters
Location
Xinsha Road, Shajing, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (Metro Line 11, Shajing Station Exit B, walk 500m west)
22.7186, 113.6825 View on map
Highlights
- Shenzhen's only oyster-themed food street
- Locally farmed Shajing oysters grilled to order
- Signature charcoal-grilled oysters with garlic and vermicelli
- Informal open-air stalls with picnic-table seating
- Busiest and most atmospheric after dark
Tips for visiting
- Arrive after 18:00 when most stalls are in full swing and the street is liveliest
- Order oysters by the dozen for better per-piece value than smaller quantities
- Pick a stall with a visible live tank to ensure freshness
- Bring cash or have mobile payment ready, as there is no central billing system
- Pair the grilled oysters with a cold beer, the standard local accompaniment
Accessibility
The street is an open-air pedestrian lane with uneven pavement in places; wheelchair users may find some stalls easier to access than others due to curbside seating.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shajing Oyster Street known for?
It is Shenzhen's only oyster-themed food street, built around locally farmed Shajing oysters grilled or steamed at open-air stalls.
Do I need a reservation?
No, there is no reservation system; visitors simply walk the lane and choose a stall or picnic table.
How is payment handled?
Each stall handles its own payment, typically by cash or mobile pay, rather than a shared till for the street.
When is the best time to visit?
The street is busiest and most atmospheric from early evening into the night, when most stalls are open and active.