Yuan Xiang Kou Yuwan (原香口鱼丸)

Yuan Xiang Kou Yuwan (原香口鱼丸) is a fish-ball and snack shop at 62 Longtou Road on Gulangyu Island, in Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. Longtou Road is the main commercial street of Gulangyu, the car-free island a short ferry ride from central Xiamen and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the shop is one of many food stops along the lane that links the ferry area to the island's sights. The cuisine is Minnan fish balls and snacks; there is no chef lineage or award context, and the shop is best seen as a convenient, inexpensive stop for visitors.

The signature dish is the fish ball (鱼丸), a Fujian speciality of fish paste formed into balls and served in a light broth, often with stuffing in some versions. The texture is typically springy and the flavour mild and savoury. The shop also serves Minnan snack plates, which let diners combine a few small items into a light meal. The menu is simple, and visitors commonly share a few items rather than ordering a long course.

The atmosphere is informal. Longtou Road is crowded with day-trippers, particularly in the middle of the day, on weekends and during holidays, so the shop can be busy and loud, and seating is likely to be limited. Dress is casual, and most visitors stop briefly between sights. The shop is not associated with a wine or cocktail programme; tea and soft drinks are typical.

Reservations are not normally needed because it is a walk-in shop. Typical spending is about ¥20-40 per person (approx. $3-6), which is modest even by island standards, where prices at restaurants can be higher than on the main island. Hours vary by branch and season, so checking Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) before going is sensible. Because Gulangyu has no cars and the ferry timetable shapes the day, many visitors plan meals around their return crossing; a quick fish-ball lunch suits that kind of schedule and leaves more time for the island's villas, gardens and museums.