A01Xin Rong JiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis branch of the upmarket chain is furnished in a lavish but understated manner, and commands lovely views of the Twin Towers. The menu boasts the brand's signature luxury seafood lineup, but the Taizhou recipes jazzed up with local touches steal…$$$$$View details
A02Yu Zhi LanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis low-key private dining concept can dispense with signage. The owner-chef Lan Guijun is a local legend who raised Sichuanese cooking to the level of haute cuisine, so foodies always find their way here. The quaint rustic room is dotted with…$$$$$View details
A-03Hokkien CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe elegant room with full-length windows feels airy and bright. In addition to booth seats, there are alsoprivate rooms for parties. The Fujian-born kitchen team ensures the authenticity of each dish. The must-try lychee meatballs are deep-fried…$$$$$View details
A-04Fang Xiang JingChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningSet in a delicate stone garden, this restaurant in a quaint building offers private dining rooms only. The kitchen team painstakingly and faithfully revives nostalgic Sichuanese recipes. For example, the cabbage in chicken consommé takes hours to…$$$$$View details
A-05Fu Rong HuangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningPrivacy is a priority here and the tables are separated by wooden slatted partitions - private rooms also available. The veteran kitchen team specialises in traditional Sichuanese dishes, many of which require painstaking execution. The sautéed pork…$$$$$View details
A-06Xu's CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis is the chain’s first outpost and it’s been in business for over a decade. A tank of live fish by the entrance reminds you that river and sea fish are the name of the game here. The menu revolves around novel Sichuan dishes, with a few regional…$$$$$View details
A-08Mi Xun TeahouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningNestled in a quiet hotel next to Daci Temple, this restaurant is an oasis of calm. The courtyard house exudes historical charm, with the open kitchen lending an airy feel. Hand-picked local produce is used to create light, refined and inspired…$$$$$View details
A-09Young Art · Yong Ya He Xian (Tongzilin East Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningAs the chain’s flagship, this restaurant showcases live river fish such as long snout catfish, cavefish, and yellow head catfish cooked in Sichuanese style or in hot pots; the owner even acquired a fish farm to ensure their quality. The signature…$$$$$View details
A-10The HallChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe first Louis Vuitton restaurant in China stars Italian chef Leonardo Zambrino at the helm. Stints in prestigious kitchens in Asia and Europe have helped shape his vision – sophisticated European cuisine paired with Sichuanese flavour profiles…$$$$$View details
A-11Ma's Kitchen (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis popular eatery in the bustling Taikoo Li area started out as a stall in Weishan in 1923. Light years from its humble beginnings, this outpost of the chain in Chengdu features a vintage hipster interior and Sichuan classics on the menu. Besides…$$$$$View details
A-12Chaimen HuiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe high-end Chaimen Hui goes for an understated luxurious vibe throughout. Creative Sichuanese fare dominates the menu, courtesy of top-notch, seasonal ingredients from around the world that highlight the natural umami and layers of flavour; many…$$$$$View details
A-13Silver PotChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe owner’s collection of souvenirs from her trips around the world gives this spacious dining room an endearing quirkiness. Her wanderlust also translates into her quest for quality ingredients from around the globe, to be cooked in an authentic…$$$$$View details
B+14Gong Zhou · Ba Shu Wei YuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningGong Zhou was the ancient name of Chongqing, the home municipality of the owner and kitchen team. Since opening in a residential area next to Taikoo-li shopping hub in 1998, it has kept its fans coming back for its Chongqing dishes, such as…$$$$$View details
B+15TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details
B+16MindChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningServing noodles and a few sides during the day, and a menu of home-style dishes at dinner, this shop invites diners to slow down and mindfully savour the clean, simple flavours. Noodles are chosen to match the taste profiles and consistencies of…$$$$$View details
B+17MosnackChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is clean and bright, with a picture frame window looking into the kitchen. The menu has three sections: dumplings, wontons, and noodles, all handmade in-house. The pork and chive dumplings in sour soup stand out in particular – the…$$$$$View details
B+18Sichuan FolkChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance, which is framed by two memorial arches with a pond in its centre, leads into a traditionally appointed dining room. It stages a show of Sichuan ‘face changing’ opera every evening at 7pm for a cultural-culinary experience. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+19Nian Feng RestaurantChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNestled in the old town, the old-meets-new interior pays tribute to the neighbourhood’s past with a touch of modern Chinese chic. It champions a sophisticated take on home-style Sichuan cooking. Their signature dry-braised beef tendon with green…$$$$$View details
B+20MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+21Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+22Chuanpu (Lihua Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance may be rather obscure, but it is well worth seeking out Chuanpu for its authentic Fujian cooking. There is no menu – take your pick from the live fish tank near the kitchen. Eel, whelks and razor clams are among the most popular…$$$$$View details
B+24Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+25Cloud Arise (Chenghua)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAlthough there are only six tables in the main dining room, there are private rooms with solariums, balconies and tea brewing rooms spread over two floors. A stylish, peaceful vibe reigns throughout the spacious, comfortable interior. The kitchen…$$$$$View details