Gangmen Rice Noodles 港门米粉
As one of the oldest snacks in Sanya, it belongs to the ”hidden menu” in the hearts of senior foodies. 'Gangmen', a geographic name, is a small fishing village. With the hot Gangmen Rice Noodles in front of you, you can't help but take a sip of the soup and enjoy the pure natural delicacy. Soft rice noodles, fried meat chunks and fresh fish cakes will comfort your stomach with simple bites. Shrimp cake in the store is also pretty good.

Ding’an Zongzi 定安粽子
Some people only eat zongzi during Dragon Boat Festival, but in Ding’an, zongzi are cherished all year round! These savory mouthfuls are made with high-quality Ding’an black pork and rice, then lovingly wrapped into a neat, fresh flavor package.

Five Color Rice Zongzi 五色粽
Five Color Rice Zongzi are made by steaming rice and other fillings such as pork or eggs inside a leaf. These special Hainan zongzi are made with Five Color Shanlan Rice! They are like a rainbow you can eat!

Pandan Noodles 斑斓角滑
The pandan is a plant, and it’s used to make yummy treats perfect for cooling you down in the Hainan summer heat. The delicate, fresh flavor of pandan shows up in many Hainan dishes both sweet and savory. This special treat originates in Indonesia, and was brought to Hainan by returning Overseas Chinese, like many of the other pandan dishes now popular on the island. Traditionally, the noodles are made from a pandan and green bean flour, and the dish also includes fresh coconut milk, red beans, dates, and other tasty ingredients.

Recommendations:Nanyang Flavor ADD.Huaya Town, Wanning City.

Spicy Soup Rice 辣汤饭
The spice in this soup dish popular with locals in the Qilou street area of Haikou is not chili peppers, but a healthy amount of white pepper! The pork, sea duck egg, and pickled vegetables make this cheap meal both filling and nutritious. This is how you dine in style on a budget!

Three Color Rice 三色饭
The three colors of this traditional Li and Miao dish are created by adding all-natural ingredients to enhance the colors and flavors of the rice.

Bamboo Tube Rice 竹筒饭
Shanlan Rice is cooked over a fire inside a bamboo tube, along with a variety of meats, vegetables, and herbs. If for some reason you need to leave the Long Table Feast early, just grab one of these handy natural “to-go” containers and you are set!

Fish Tea 鱼茶
Fish tea is a bit of a misnomer - even though it’s called “tea” there’s no actual tea inside. There is fish though! Fish and rice are sealed up in a jar for about a month, during which time they ferment. This creates a very strong sour flavor, so be prepared before you try this one! Who knows, it might turn out to be your favorite!

Tayang Bachao Noodles 塔洋粑炒
When in Qionghai, schedule at least one meal to check out the unique local specialty noodles, Tayang Bachao. While these are, like many of Hainan’s specialty noodles, made of rice flour, their shape is completely different, wide and flat instead of thin and round. Thickened with cornstarch, these noodles provide a completely different mouthfeel and dining experience.

Danzhou Milan 儋州米烂
While you are in Danzhou, you should also check out the soft rice noodles, or mǐlàn, another breakfast specialty. You can get these with a variety of toppings, including dried beef, fried shrimp, dried squid, pickled vegetables, crushed garlic, peanuts, pork floss, black pepper, chili, and ginger. Just add what you like and leave the rest! These noodles are generally eaten cold, but can be ordered hot as well.

Recommendations:Changpo Milan 长坡米烂 Location: Central Changpoxu St., Dongcheng Town, Danzhou 儋州东成镇长坡墟中心街

Hainan Rice Noodles 海南粉
Each bowl of Hainan rice noodles is brimming with peanuts, pickled vegetables, beef, and over ten other toppings, including a savory sauce and of course the star of the show, the gleaming rice noodles themselves! The amazing aromas wafting up the street will make your mouth water in anticipation, so just follow the crowds hurrying for a bowl of these traditional Hainan rice noodles - they are available all across the island!

Recommendations: Songji Hainan Rice Noodle Traditions 宋记海南粉传承老店 Location: #140 Renmin Xili Haidian Island, Haikou 海口市海甸岛人民西

Danzhou Rice Noodle Rolls 海头猪肠馍
Rice noodle rolls are a very popular Hainan breakfast item. Filled with bits of meat or vegetables, the rolls are then eaten with soy sauce or hot sauce. The rice noodle rolls are known as 肠粉 (chángfěn) or sausage rolls, because they resemble long thin sausages. These breakfast noodles are often sold from street stalls and carts, or at local breakfast spots like 老爸茶 (lǎobàchá), or Old Dad's Tea shops, early in the morning, but can be difficult to find later in the day. The rice noodle wrapper is thin and tender, and the fillings are savory. Although the flavors of this dish are light and delicate, the noodles are surprisingly filling.

Recommendations: Danzhou Rice Noodle Rolls 儋州肠粉

Coconut Rice 海南椰子船
Coconut rice is a traditional specialty snack, and is made by cooking rice right inside a freshly picked coconut. Cut into slices, the sticky rice and coconut meat is eaten together, making for a sweet tropical treat.

Jinshan Fried Sesame Balls 锦山煎堆
Fried sesame balls are commonly known as ”bags of treasure” in Hainan. These sesame balls are usually filled with shredded, sweetened coconut or nuts. Jinshan fried balls from Wenchang City have a long history. Jinshan fried sesame balls are made of fine sticky rice and fried in peanut oil.   These filling snacks are often sold at night markets, daytime stalls, and restaurants.

Baoluo Rice Noodles 抱罗粉
Baoluo Rice Noodles are named after Baoluo town in Wenchang city, and are similar to Hainan Rice Noodles. Simmered with pork or beef bones, salt, and MSG, the overall flavor is somewhat sour and spicy. Popular with locals, this dish is inexpensive, tasty, and filling.

Recommendations: Yao’er Baoluo Rice Noodles 么二抱罗粉

Lingshui Sour Rice Noodles 陵水酸粉
Lingshui Sour Rice Noodles are called “sour” because of the sour sauce that is mixed in with the long, thin rice noodles. If you like a little spicy with your sour, add some locally produced yellow lantern pepper sauce to give it a little extra zing!

Shishan Rice Noodles 石山粉
Hailing from the volcanic town of Shishan in north Hainan, Shishan Rice Noodles are paired with potherb mustard greens instead of the traditional pickled vegetables found in many other Hainan noodle dishes, giving them a completely different flavor profile. These tender rice noodles are light and fresh, making them the perfect pick-me-up when you aren’t in the mood for something heavy with oil or salt.