A01Yu 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…$$$$$View details
A02Xin Rong JiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis branch of the upmarket chain is furnished in a lavish but understated manner, and commands lovely views of the Twin Towers. The menu boasts the brand's signature luxury seafood lineup, but the Taizhou recipes jazzed up with local touches steal…$$$$$View details
A-03Fang Xiang JingChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningSet in a delicate stone garden, this restaurant in a quaint building offers private dining rooms only. The kitchen team painstakingly and faithfully revives nostalgic Sichuanese recipes. For example, the cabbage in chicken consommé takes hours to…$$$$$View details
A-04Mi Xun TeahouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningNestled in a quiet hotel next to Daci Temple, this restaurant is an oasis of calm. The courtyard house exudes historical charm, with the open kitchen lending an airy feel. Hand-picked local produce is used to create light, refined and inspired…$$$$$View details
A-05Ma's Kitchen (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis popular eatery in the bustling Taikoo Li area started out as a stall in Weishan in 1923. Light years from its humble beginnings, this outpost of the chain in Chengdu features a vintage hipster interior and Sichuan classics on the menu. Besides…$$$$$View details
A-06Chaimen HuiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe high-end Chaimen Hui goes for an understated luxurious vibe throughout. Creative Sichuanese fare dominates the menu, courtesy of top-notch, seasonal ingredients from around the world that highlight the natural umami and layers of flavour; many…$$$$$View details
A-07Young Art · Yong Ya He Xian (Tongzilin East Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningAs the chain’s flagship, this restaurant showcases live river fish such as long snout catfish, cavefish, and yellow head catfish cooked in Sichuanese style or in hot pots; the owner even acquired a fish farm to ensure their quality. The signature…$$$$$View details
A-08The HallChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe first Louis Vuitton restaurant in China stars Italian chef Leonardo Zambrino at the helm. Stints in prestigious kitchens in Asia and Europe have helped shape his vision – sophisticated European cuisine paired with Sichuanese flavour profiles…$$$$$View details
A-09Silver PotChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe owner’s collection of souvenirs from her trips around the world gives this spacious dining room an endearing quirkiness. Her wanderlust also translates into her quest for quality ingredients from around the globe, to be cooked in an authentic…$$$$$View details
A-10Xu's CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThis is the chain’s first outpost and it’s been in business for over a decade. A tank of live fish by the entrance reminds you that river and sea fish are the name of the game here. The menu revolves around novel Sichuan dishes, with a few regional…$$$$$View details
A-11Hokkien CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningThe elegant room with full-length windows feels airy and bright. In addition to booth seats, there are alsoprivate rooms for parties. The Fujian-born kitchen team ensures the authenticity of each dish. The must-try lychee meatballs are deep-fried…$$$$$View details
A-13Fu Rong HuangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Fine DiningPrivacy is a priority here and the tables are separated by wooden slatted partitions - private rooms also available. The veteran kitchen team specialises in traditional Sichuanese dishes, many of which require painstaking execution. The sautéed pork…$$$$$View details
B+14Wan San Mian Guan (Qinglongzheng Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner hails from Yibin County, Sichuan. He opened this shop to serve authentic Yibin-style Ranmian noodles tossed in a chilli paste with ground peanuts, scallion, bean sprouts and sesames. For toppings, choose between the aromatic chilli ground…$$$$$View details
B+15#8Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can find almost any seafood, mushrooms, meats and leafy greens at this hotpot restaurant but it's the crispy textured hand-torn beef tripe and the yellowhead catfish with fine silky meat that deserve tip billing. Each diner has their own mini…$$$$$View details
B+16The BridgeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSet on Anshun Bridge, mentioned by Marco Polo in the 13C, The Bridge is celebrity chef André Chiang’s debut dining venture in mainland China. The score reveals his modern take on Sichuanese fare, delivering refined touches and mindful plating. There…$$$$$View details
B+17Organization SouthChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe playful, vintage décor with fake tree trunks and red lanterns is aptly matched by a menu disguised as a martial arts instruction book. In addition to famous Sichuanese wok-fried dishes such as green chilli ‘ruthless’ chicken and braised swamp…$$$$$View details
B+18China Samite - Hot Pot (Wuhouci Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis two-storey flagship of the hot pot chain may look quaint on the outside, but the roomy interior sports a modern Sichuanese vibe. The classic spicy beef fat soup base is undoubtedly the star of the show – aromatic, spicy, numbing and rich at the…$$$$$View details
B+19Zeng Niu Rou (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAbutting the Jinsha archaeological site, this family-run joint opened its doors in 2006. After a recent renovation, the room feels modern and cosy. It’s famous for tasty beef dishes at sensible price points – the beef is steamed, grilled…$$$$$View details
B+20Shudidanggui (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after two Chinese herbs, the concept of a therapeutic diet is at the core of this establishment. Diners are greeted by an herbal tea sweetened with stevia, and the menu is built around Chinese medicines. The signature beef noodle soup is…$$$$$View details
B+21Hidden PlaceChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOnce a protégé of the Sichuan culinary master, the young owner chose to open her first venture in a secluded, serene hotel. She aims to re-create ancient Sichuan recipes, using precise techniques and premium ingredients from around the world…$$$$$View details
B+22Nan Tang (Tianshun Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis cultural dining concept spreads across several elegant rooms dotted with pierced carvings and calligraphy reliefs. The Chinese stacking food box motif symbolises culinary heritage. Various ingredients are prepared in traditional Sichuanese ways…$$$$$View details
B+23BrustinChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningChefs Bruce and his partner Justin opened Brustin in 2023 in a design-forward space in line with the artistic flair of the Tianfu Art Park complex that houses it. The dinner prix-fixes have 12 to 15 courses, re-interpreting Sichuan cuisine with…$$$$$View details
B+24The Woo's (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA quaint mansion obscured by a big tree is home to this restaurant run by the Woos. The cosy space shows hints of nostalgia; both cold appetisers and hot mains are based on tradition, but fine-tuned and modernised. The fried wild-caught yellow…$$$$$View details
B+25Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningMapo tofu is a world-famous Sichuanese classic dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Word has it that this century-old shop is the true original source of this numbing, spicy dish, invented by Lady Chen. Silky tofu, ground beef and spices are cooked in a…$$$$$View details