Like reading restaurant reviews in That's PRD? We get it, there are a lot of them. Here's a list of the ones from 2016 we liked the best (so far), taking into account food quality, atmosphere, service and value for money. 

These are our favorites, but what places are we missing? Tell us about your favorite restaurant in the comments section below, and the most beguiling commenter will receive a bottle of Pearl Red yellow wine. That's better than a kick in the teeth, no?

Baia Burger Concept

You may know Baia Restaurant Bar and Grill. Italian wine and food lovers rave about it. Its Coco Park offspring, Baia Burger Concept, shares its dedication to quality and name but takes you down a very different gastronomic path – the road to craft burgers, beers and juices. The menu, predominantly burgers, offers amazing choices. The eight basics feature 180 grams of the finest Australian Wagyu and offer an assortment of unique toppings, including pesto, caramelized onions, buffalo mozzarella, baby spinach and truffle sauce.

Price: Approx. RMB200
Who’s going: burger people, meat lovers
Good for: craft burgers, pre-movie dinners

Read our full review here. See listing for Baia Burger Concept.

Haxnbauer

An authentic German restaurant specializing in schweinshaxe (known to English speakers as pork knuckle), Haxnbauer offers Shenzheners a relatively authentic journey into German cuisine. Go with a group of friends and indulge in the ‘feast platter’ (RMB758), which includes enough Haxnbauer pork knuckle, sausages and a roasted lamb shank for five people! Naturally, German beer is also readily available at this new eatery.

Price: RMB200
Who’s going: meat eaters, pork connoisseurs, beer enthusiasts
Good for: schweinshaxe, kartoffelsalat, other unpronounceable German dishes

Read our full review here. See listing for Haxnbauer.

Mediterranean Sun

The focus at this new location (if you haven’t guessed yet) is on Mediterranean cuisine, displayed in all its richness and versatility with several signature staples for those seeking a bite of tradition. Dine on delicious and authentic pizzas, including our personal favorite: Alessio (RMB68), which mixes pepperoni ham, skinless sausage, bacon, mozzarella cheese, hearty tomato sauce and mushrooms. Also recommended is the classic lobster bisque (RMB69), a foamy, creamy delicacy with aromatic sweet notes.

Price: RMB200
Who’s going: seekers of Mediterranean adventure
Good for: warming get-togethers, splurging on pastas

Read our full review here. See listing for Mediterranean Sun.

Nakedholic

Nakedholic is snuggled up to Love Fit Gym and is clearly itching to be the go-to post-workout hangout. In addition to the many salad options, Nakedholic offers more substantial dishes for those famished after a workout, like the beef rice bowl (RMB38) and the fruity pink pizza (RMB38). Each is listed together with the number of calories and volume per portion. Patrons to this new health-oriented establishment can also enjoy a rad selection of juices and smoothies (RMB25).

Price: Approx. RMB80
Who’s going: naked people, gym buffs, health food junkies
Good for: after-work hangouts, fruity pizzas, getting back in shape

Read our full review here. See listing for Nakedholic.

Samking

Samking is a small restaurant in the lesser-known area of Futian – Baihua Cultural Centre. With a robust menu that features pizzas and synchronized extras, Samking is probably the one and only pizza place in town that can be described as a boutique. There are the Roman holiday and Mediterranean pizzas (both RMB48 small, RMB68 large), Mexican pizza (RMB58/78), top scorer pizza (RMB68/88), a student special at RMB38 and much more. We are happy to go on record stating this may very well be our favorite pizza joint in the city!

Price: RMB50-80
Who’s going: pizza lovers, crust connoisseurs
Good for: date night, grabbing a slice, dinner before the movies

Read our full review here. See listing for Samking Pizzeria.

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