The First Batch of “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” Dishes Were Unveiled! Citizens Can Check in to Taste
“Yellow Croaker Chasing the Waves”, “Fortune Abalone”, “Enchanting Hairtail”… In recent years, the “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” has emerged as a distinctive culinary brand of Lianjiang County, gaining frequent coverage and widespread acclaim across major media platforms and promotional events.
What unique and savory flavors do these signature dishes have? Can you resist the urge to check in for a taste? Now they are available for public enjoyment!
According to the Lianjiang County “World’s Fishing Capital” City IP and “Hai Lianjiang” Regional Public Brand Development Task Force, the first batch of “17+N” “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” dishes fused with Lianma flavor has officially debuted at Jingjiang Hotel and Century Hongteng Hotel. They are now officially open for sale to the public, allowing citizen friends to enjoy the mountain and sea treasures of Lianjiang and Matsu in a one-stop experience.
With the finest marine treasures from Lianjiang Mazu’ao sea waters, such as the tender large yellow croaker, fleshy and nourishing sea cucumber, and the nationally renowned Lianjiang abalone at the core, these dishes incorporate local specialties like kelp and fish balls. These dishes are crafted by a team of professional chefs who blend traditional Fujian cuisine techniques with contemporary culinary aesthetics, aiming to convey the harmonious food culture born from the mountains and seas of Lianjiang and Matsu through exquisite flavors. Signature creations such as “Yellow Croaker Chasing the Waves”, “Fortune Abalone”, “Enchanting Hairtail” and “Sea Flower Jelly” showcases authentic yet innovative delicacies. Each bite is a perfect embodiment of the shared culinary roots between Lianjiang and Matsu.
As the first authorized units for the Lianma Family Banquet, Jingjiang Hotel and Century Hongteng Hotel uphold stringent standards from ingredient sourcing to cooking and service. Only the freshest, highest-quality local seafood is selected. To further enhance the dining experience, both have adorned their venues with thematic Lianma Family Banquet decor. According to relevant staff from the county cultural investment company, to enable diners to better experience the cultural connotation of the Lianma Family Banquet, they have integrated Marine cultural elements from the Lianjiang and Matsu regions into the decoration style and detailed design, striving to create a strong local characteristic atmosphere. Every diner who steps into the restaurant can feel as if they are between the mountains and the sea of Lianjiang and Matsu, enjoying a dual enjoyment of vision and taste.
First “World’s Fishing Capital” Culinary Competition and First Blessing Lianjiang Fish Festival 2023
The “Lianma Family Banquet” Was Showcased at the 2024 “World’s Fishing Capital · Blessing Lianjiang Products” Fujian “Three Products” Consumer Season Lianjiang Industry Promotion Week
The launch of the first “17+N” dishes marks a significant milestone in the commercialization and popularization of the “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” brand. “Moving forward, we plan to gradually roll out the ‘17+N’ dishes to additional authorized dining establishments in Lianjiang, allowing residents to enjoy exquisite seafood dishes made from Lianjiang’s specialties right at their doorstep. We also aim to promote the Lianma Family Banquet in more cities, positioning it as a flagship offering in Fuzhou’s bid to become a UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’, and further solidifying Lianjiang’s status as a true ‘City of Gastronomy and Food Lover’s Paradise’”, said a responsible person of the Lianjiang County “World’s Fishing Capital” City IP and “Hai Lianjiang” Regional Public Brand Development Task Force.
The origins of the Lianma Family Banquet can be traced back to the First “World’s Fishing Capital” Culinary Competition and First Blessing Lianjiang Fish Festival 2023, where chefs from Matsu and 22 Lianjiang townships co-created 432 dishes across 83 varieties, drawing considerable attention. Inspired by this culinary extravaganza, a team of expert chefs curated 17 signature dishes, which were later promoted in Beijing and during the fishing opening season, effectively demonstrating the strength and abundant products of Lianjiang as a major marine county in China. From a stunning debut to formal rollout and brand establishment, the Lianma Family Banquet has grown into a culinary icon of Lianjiang and a key medium for cultural exchange between Lianjiang and Matsu. It has drawn broad recognition for Lianjiang’s quality offerings and attracted people from all over to follow and visit Lianjiang and feel its development achievements.
The brand strength of the “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” is rooted in Lianjiang’s prestigious titles: “Hometown of Chinese Kelp”, “Hometown of Chinese Abalone”, and “Hometown of Chinese Fish Balls”. With 238 kilometers of coastline and 3,112 square kilometers of sea area, Lianjiang boasts numerous national-level honors, including “National Demonstration Zone for Healthy and Ecological Aquaculture”, “National Marine Ranch”, “Capital of Eco-friendly Culinary Ingredients in China,” and “Capital of Chinese Culinary Landmarks”. In 2024, the county’s fishery output value reached RMB 30.206 billion, ranking first nationwide. Its “World’s Fishing Capital” city IP was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Cultural City IPs of 2025”.
In recent years, leveraging its rich marine resources, Lianjiang has pursued high-end, intelligent, and green development strategies. Led by technological innovation and empowered by digital intelligence, the county has established a comprehensive “hatchery-to-table” marine industry chain covering eight core areas: seed innovation, digital aquaculture, deep-sea farming, advanced processing, recipe development, brand marketing, fishery-tourism integration, and marine carbon sinks with “a single fish”, “a single abalone”, and “a single strand of kelp”. By systematically planning the modern marine economic industry, Lianjiang will strive to build the city IP of the World’s Fishing Capital and the regional public brand “Hai Lianjiang”, and assist Fuzhou in accelerating the construction of a National Marine Economic Development Demonstration Zone.
The “World’s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet” embodies the culinary philosophies of both Lianjiang and Matsu, allowing more people to experience the warmth of Lianma cuisine and the hospitality of Lianjiang, savor the unbroken homesickness across the strait, and enjoy the “World”s Fishing Capital · Lianma Family Banquet”. Not only can you enjoy the freshest seafood that blends the flavors of Lianjiang and Matsu, but you can also personally experience the industrial heritage and vigorous vitality of Lianjiang as the “World”s Fishing Capital”. Come and experience this unique marine taste!