B+01Song ChuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis iconic Guangzhou brand famous for Sichuanese cooking had already acquired lots of buzz before opening its first outpost in Chengdu. Located in an upmarket shopping and dining mall, the three-storey building sees a mix of Song Dynasty details…$$$$$View details
B+02Zhu Ji Zhi Mian Pu (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSurrounded by furniture shops, this noodle place has a retro feel to it. Wooden tables and bamboo chairs add to the overall rustic flair. The noodles are made fresh in-house, which explains their incredibly silky, bouncy texture. Zha jiang mian is…$$$$$View details
B+03New Peking CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe brand is created by a kitchen team from Beijing aims to re-create royal recipes and street food with modern techniques. Some dishes are tweaked to cater to the Sichuanese palate. Try their low-fat Peking duck that is grilled twice to drain…$$$$$View details
B+04Wu Yue GongChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningInside a historic courtyard house-turned hotel, this private dining concept opened its doors in 2018. It only accepts reservations for parties of 2 to 10 diners and menus are tailor-made according to guests’ preferences. Novel Sichuanese fusion…$$$$$View details
B+05The River HouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningKnockout nightscapes, romantic live music and thoughtful touches make this restaurant a popular spot for marriage proposals. The food is classic European, but features unmistakably local ingredients. The velvety steamed wild-caught yellow croaker is…$$$$$View details
B+06Yangboying Chuan Tong Za Jiang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner-chef, who used to work in a famous restaurant, uses traditional techniques to make noodle soups and assorted toppings, each boasting a substantially different taste profile. Noodles dressed in minced pork sauce with sesame paste, red…$$$$$View details
B+07Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis ‘hole in the wall’ may lack bells and whistles, but it’s popular with locals. Soup and tossed noodles are divided into 3 trifectas, namely the ‘old’, ‘new’ and ‘more’. Blanched noodles tossed in spicy meat sauce with diced string beans in the…$$$$$View details
B+08Nian Feng RestaurantChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNestled in the old town, the old-meets-new interior pays tribute to the neighbourhood’s past with a touch of modern Chinese chic. It champions a sophisticated take on home-style Sichuan cooking. Their signature dry-braised beef tendon with green…$$$$$View details
B+09Tong Fu SheChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis hole-in-the-wall eatery in a residential district may be stuck in the 1990s, but its delicious Sichuan home cooking transcends time. It prides itself on eel dishes – wild onion eel is a seasonal delicacy; Tongfu eel is spicy and aromatic…$$$$$View details
B+10Shu MansionChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe modern room boasts a water screen that veils the lush green exterior. The glazed showcase housing gourmet dried seafood like fish maw and sea cucumber is also eye-catching. Of course, wine buffs won’t miss the glass wine cellar boasting a fine…$$$$$View details
B+11Qie Fang XiangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningRight in the busy city centre, this elegant restaurant comes with a terrace that offers a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle. The wood-rich interior is equally serene, boasting stylised Chinese motifs. The kitchen excels in home-style…$$$$$View details
B+12Chuanpu (Lihua Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance may be rather obscure, but it is well worth seeking out Chuanpu for its authentic Fujian cooking. There is no menu – take your pick from the live fish tank near the kitchen. Eel, whelks and razor clams are among the most popular…$$$$$View details
B+13Art YinbaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSince graduating from culinary school, the owner-chef always wanted to open a one-of-a-kind establishment like this. The room is furnished in a rustic country style and is divided into zones, while food-related artefacts add interest to the…$$$$$View details
B+14Private Collection · See JoyChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningZigong is famous for its thriving...$$$$$View details
B+15Yao Guai MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a longstanding residential area, this noodle shop has a loyal following. The noodles are either served in spicy or white broth, or tossed in various seasoning pastes. For noodle soup, try their signature eight-treasure white broth…$$$$$View details
B+16Chaimen Gong Guan (Tongzilin East Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 2012, this restaurant opened its doors on a main drag teeming with dining options. In the modern space, the four-person booths are the tables of choice. The predominantly Sichuanese menu features an array of sea and freshwater fish, such as spicy…$$$$$View details
B+17MosnackChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is clean and bright, with a picture frame window looking into the kitchen. The menu has three sections: dumplings, wontons, and noodles, all handmade in-house. The pork and chive dumplings in sour soup stand out in particular – the…$$$$$View details
B+18Sichuan FolkChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance, which is framed by two memorial arches with a pond in its centre, leads into a traditionally appointed dining room. It stages a show of Sichuan ‘face changing’ opera every evening at 7pm for a cultural-culinary experience. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+19Nan's GourmetChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 2021, the Hongkong owner opened Nan’s Gourmet at this dining hub. In the F&B business for over 40 years, he convened a kitchen team of mostly Guangdong natives to capture the essence of Cantonese cooking. The menu features classics like dim sum…$$$$$View details
B+20Zhuan Zhuan Hui (Lianhua South Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningDespite its hard-to-find entrance, this flagship of the chain has earned solid fandom among locals with its no-frills, home-style Sichuanese cooking that is frugally priced. Instead of an eye-watering kick, expect a mild heat that caters to a…$$$$$View details
B+21Cloud Arise (Chenghua)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAlthough there are only six tables in the main dining room, there are private rooms with solariums, balconies and tea brewing rooms spread over two floors. A stylish, peaceful vibe reigns throughout the spacious, comfortable interior. The kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+22Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+23MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+24China Samite - Hot Pot (Wuhouci Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis two-storey flagship of the hot pot chain may look quaint on the outside, but the roomy interior sports a modern Sichuanese vibe. The classic spicy beef fat soup base is undoubtedly the star of the show – aromatic, spicy, numbing and rich at the…$$$$$View details
B+25TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details