B+26Yongle 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…$$$$$View details
B+27Dumpling & Drinks (Lancao Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIt doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the eponymous specialities of the house. Dumplings are freshly made daily in the open kitchen and varieties are served each day, each to be ordered in units of 5. Those filled with pork and mushrooms…$$$$$View details
B+28Wan San Mian Guan (Qinglongzheng Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner hails from Yibin County, Sichuan. He opened this shop to serve authentic Yibin-style Ranmian noodles tossed in a chilli paste with ground peanuts, scallion, bean sprouts and sesames. For toppings, choose between the aromatic chilli ground…$$$$$View details
B+29Hidden PlaceChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOnce a protégé of the Sichuan culinary master, the young owner chose to open her first venture in a secluded, serene hotel. She aims to re-create ancient Sichuan recipes, using precise techniques and premium ingredients from around the world…$$$$$View details
B+30The Woo's (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA quaint mansion obscured by a big tree is home to this restaurant run by the Woos. The cosy space shows hints of nostalgia; both cold appetisers and hot mains are based on tradition, but fine-tuned and modernised. The fried wild-caught yellow…$$$$$View details
B+31Cuo XiaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe young chef from Chaoshan region opened this cosy joint after working in some upmarket eateries. The room is decorated with wooden moulds for making stuffed dumplings, alongside coffee table books on Chaoshan cooking. The menu spins with the…$$$$$View details
B+32Organization SouthChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe playful, vintage décor with fake tree trunks and red lanterns is aptly matched by a menu disguised as a martial arts instruction book. In addition to famous Sichuanese wok-fried dishes such as green chilli ‘ruthless’ chicken and braised swamp…$$$$$View details
B+33BrustinChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningChefs Bruce and his partner Justin opened Brustin in 2023 in a design-forward space in line with the artistic flair of the Tianfu Art Park complex that houses it. The dinner prix-fixes have 12 to 15 courses, re-interpreting Sichuan cuisine with…$$$$$View details
B+35PaireddChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith only 12 counter seats framing the open kitchen, Pairedd offers an intimate dining experience and close interaction with the young chefs. As its name suggests, wine is at the core of its brand DNA and the set 10-course tasting menu is designed…$$$$$View details
B+37#8Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can find almost any seafood, mushrooms, meats and leafy greens at this hotpot restaurant but it's the crispy textured hand-torn beef tripe and the yellowhead catfish with fine silky meat that deserve tip billing. Each diner has their own mini…$$$$$View details
B+38Nan Tang (Tianshun Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis cultural dining concept spreads across several elegant rooms dotted with pierced carvings and calligraphy reliefs. The Chinese stacking food box motif symbolises culinary heritage. Various ingredients are prepared in traditional Sichuanese ways…$$$$$View details
B+39Bai Nian Fen Zheng Niu RouChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA meal in this joint tucked away in a courtyard is just the ticket to soak up the authentic charm of historic Chengdu. Their signature steamed beef coated in spiced rice flour strikes a balance between fiery heat and aroma. The tender beef is dotted…$$$$$View details
B+40DatenbankChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe name may conjure up racks of servers with flickering lights, but you can expect a cavern-like interior with chunky, handmade stoneware to match. The “data” here refers to the deconstruction and re-assembly of taste memories by the young kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+41Ting Yuan 399 (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWhile some guests may sip tea and play mahjong in the peaceful Chinese garden by a busy road, discerning food lovers flock here for the river fish dishes. Plump swamp eels from inland rivers are poached in a flavourful spiced broth and drizzled with…$$$$$View details
B+42Rong Yuan Can GuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis household name located in the old city has been around since 1999. The second-generation owner and the all-Sichuanese team continue to feed diners authentic home-style Sichuan cooking like in the old days. The signature spicy mandarin fish uses…$$$$$View details
B+43Xiang Shang XiangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Hunanese brand manager and kitchen team strive to re-create specialities from their home province as authentically as possible. The must-try fish head steamed with five different chillies flown in from Hunan mesmerises with a complex depth of…$$$$$View details
B+44Xue Tao · In the YardChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after a poet from the Tang Dynasty, this branch of the chain opened in 2018 in a scenic area famous for its flowering plum trees. Two rustically styled buildings are connected by lush greenery. The menu features Sichuan home cooking and river…$$$$$View details
B+45AuroreChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis unobtrusive dining room with an open kitchen is hidden behind its sibling restaurant. The local chef leads a young kitchen team as they invent novel culinary gems that are rooted in Sichuanese traditions, but finessed with Western techniques…$$$$$View details
B+46Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningMapo tofu is a world-famous Sichuanese classic dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Word has it that this century-old shop is the true original source of this numbing, spicy dish, invented by Lady Chen. Silky tofu, ground beef and spices are cooked in a…$$$$$View details
B+47Qian LiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe on-trend decor feels laid back; the menu showcases an array of home-style Taizhou classics, including seafood from the East China Sea, which can be steamed, braised, served in a sizzling claypot or even fried with chillies and aromatics. The…$$$$$View details
B+48Wu Ji Guai Wei Mian (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 1989, the founder started his first noodle shop just down the road. After several moves, he is back in his old neighbourhood once again. In his 70s, he still makes his own pork sauce like the old days, although the shop is now run by his son. His…$$$$$View details
B+49Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+50Shudidanggui (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after two Chinese herbs, the concept of a therapeutic diet is at the core of this establishment. Diners are greeted by an herbal tea sweetened with stevia, and the menu is built around Chinese medicines. The signature beef noodle soup is…$$$$$View details