Old Foochow

The antiquated spelling of Fuzhou hints at the old-world chic that's obvious as soon as you plonk down on the green leatherette booths and use a pencil to tick off some Fuzhou favourites from the picture menu, such as Fúzhōu xiāngyóu xiā (福州香油虾, sesame oil stir-fried prawns) and the challenging yet moreish nán jiān gān (南煎肝, lychee-braised liver).