Xiamen is a gourmet city and there are many snack bars and restaurants that locals like to go to. Here are some of the snack bars and restaurants frequented by locals:

1. Salted Fish Congee: This is a very popular breakfast snack in Xiamen. Salted fish congee is boiled with fresh sea fish and various ingredients. At A Village Salted Fish, you can taste the skill of this practice and the freshness of the ingredients.

2. Ah Chun Salted Fish: This is a 20-year old salted fish restaurant, and their salted fish congee, salted fish fried rice, and salted fish meat cake are all delicious. You can enjoy the traditional practice and quality ingredients in this restaurant.

3. Ancient Morning Glory Eatery: This is a snack bar that focuses on breakfast, and it is the most famous in the area. The Ancient Morning Canteen here is full of Xiamen flavors with traditional snacks and specialties that will give you an in-depth experience of Xiamen's culinary culture.

4. Sha Cha Noodle: Sha Cha Noodle is one of Xiamen's special snacks with unique flavor and aroma. You can taste the authentic Xiamen Shacha Noodles at Ancient Morning Eatery, where the noodles are thin and elastic, and the flavor of the seasoning is rich and mouth-watering.

Xiamen is a culinary capital with a rich and diverse food culture, both local snacks and international cuisine. In Xiamen, you can taste a wide variety of food and experience the life and culture of the locals.