Shantou is known as the "hometown of delicacies", and Shantou cuisine embodies the profound connotation of Chaoshan food culture.

Shantou's famous local snacks are:

"Laoma Gong Zongqiu"

"Xitianxiang Oyster Baked"

"Fuhecheng Beef Ball"

"Xinxing Fried Cake"

"Shrimp, Rice and Bamboo Shoots from Fragrant Snack Restaurant"

and various seafood flavors on South Australia Island.