B+01Chuanpu (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…$$$$$View details
B+02The Woo's (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA quaint mansion obscured by a big tree is home to this restaurant run by the Woos. The cosy space shows hints of nostalgia; both cold appetisers and hot mains are based on tradition, but fine-tuned and modernised. The fried wild-caught yellow…$$$$$View details
B+03MosnackChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is clean and bright, with a picture frame window looking into the kitchen. The menu has three sections: dumplings, wontons, and noodles, all handmade in-house. The pork and chive dumplings in sour soup stand out in particular – the…$$$$$View details
B+04Art YinbaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSince graduating from culinary school, the owner-chef always wanted to open a one-of-a-kind establishment like this. The room is furnished in a rustic country style and is divided into zones, while food-related artefacts add interest to the…$$$$$View details
B+05Tong Fu SheChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis hole-in-the-wall eatery in a residential district may be stuck in the 1990s, but its delicious Sichuan home cooking transcends time. It prides itself on eel dishes – wild onion eel is a seasonal delicacy; Tongfu eel is spicy and aromatic…$$$$$View details
B+06AuroreChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis unobtrusive dining room with an open kitchen is hidden behind its sibling restaurant. The local chef leads a young kitchen team as they invent novel culinary gems that are rooted in Sichuanese traditions, but finessed with Western techniques…$$$$$View details
B+07Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+08Yongle Restaurant (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can't miss this shop – just look for the red lanterns, perforated wood windows… and the queue. Since 1985, it's been serving home-style Sichuanese dishes made the traditional way: stir-frying, steaming and shuizhu. The braised eel with eggplant…$$$$$View details
B+09Shudidanggui (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after two Chinese herbs, the concept of a therapeutic diet is at the core of this establishment. Diners are greeted by an herbal tea sweetened with stevia, and the menu is built around Chinese medicines. The signature beef noodle soup is…$$$$$View details
B+10Long Sen Yuan (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this no-frills restaurant has had a single item on the menu – authentic Chengdu hotpot. Diners have never get bored because of the 18 soup bases and the stunning variety of dipping sauces, meat, offal, and sea and river fish on…$$$$$View details
B+11Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningMapo tofu is a world-famous Sichuanese classic dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Word has it that this century-old shop is the true original source of this numbing, spicy dish, invented by Lady Chen. Silky tofu, ground beef and spices are cooked in a…$$$$$View details
B+12Rong Yuan Can GuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis household name located in the old city has been around since 1999. The second-generation owner and the all-Sichuanese team continue to feed diners authentic home-style Sichuan cooking like in the old days. The signature spicy mandarin fish uses…$$$$$View details
B+13Private Collection · See JoyChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningZigong is famous for its thriving...$$$$$View details
B+14Yangboying Chuan Tong Za Jiang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner-chef, who used to work in a famous restaurant, uses traditional techniques to make noodle soups and assorted toppings, each boasting a substantially different taste profile. Noodles dressed in minced pork sauce with sesame paste, red…$$$$$View details
B+16Xue Tao · In the YardChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after a poet from the Tang Dynasty, this branch of the chain opened in 2018 in a scenic area famous for its flowering plum trees. Two rustically styled buildings are connected by lush greenery. The menu features Sichuan home cooking and river…$$$$$View details
B+17Yao Guai MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a longstanding residential area, this noodle shop has a loyal following. The noodles are either served in spicy or white broth, or tossed in various seasoning pastes. For noodle soup, try their signature eight-treasure white broth…$$$$$View details
B+18Organization SouthChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe playful, vintage décor with fake tree trunks and red lanterns is aptly matched by a menu disguised as a martial arts instruction book. In addition to famous Sichuanese wok-fried dishes such as green chilli ‘ruthless’ chicken and braised swamp…$$$$$View details
B+19Cuo XiaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe young chef from Chaoshan region opened this cosy joint after working in some upmarket eateries. The room is decorated with wooden moulds for making stuffed dumplings, alongside coffee table books on Chaoshan cooking. The menu spins with the…$$$$$View details
B+20Nan's GourmetChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 2021, the Hongkong owner opened Nan’s Gourmet at this dining hub. In the F&B business for over 40 years, he convened a kitchen team of mostly Guangdong natives to capture the essence of Cantonese cooking. The menu features classics like dim sum…$$$$$View details
B+21Cloud Arise (Chenghua)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAlthough there are only six tables in the main dining room, there are private rooms with solariums, balconies and tea brewing rooms spread over two floors. A stylish, peaceful vibe reigns throughout the spacious, comfortable interior. The kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+22Nan Tang (Tianshun Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis cultural dining concept spreads across several elegant rooms dotted with pierced carvings and calligraphy reliefs. The Chinese stacking food box motif symbolises culinary heritage. Various ingredients are prepared in traditional Sichuanese ways…$$$$$View details
B+23Hu Er Ge Yao Shan Ti HuaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe simple shop has little ambiance to speak of, but that hasn't put hungry locals off from flocking here since 1999. In fact, it's the favourite late-night spot for many who come for its famous pork trotter soup – simmered with Chinese herbs for…$$$$$View details
B+24Sichuan FolkChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance, which is framed by two memorial arches with a pond in its centre, leads into a traditionally appointed dining room. It stages a show of Sichuan ‘face changing’ opera every evening at 7pm for a cultural-culinary experience. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+25Qian LiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe on-trend decor feels laid back; the menu showcases an array of home-style Taizhou classics, including seafood from the East China Sea, which can be steamed, braised, served in a sizzling claypot or even fried with chillies and aromatics. The…$$$$$View details