B+26Xue 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…$$$$$View details
B+27Yongle Restaurant (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can't miss this shop – just look for the red lanterns, perforated wood windows… and the queue. Since 1985, it's been serving home-style Sichuanese dishes made the traditional way: stir-frying, steaming and shuizhu. The braised eel with eggplant…$$$$$View details
B+28DatenbankChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe name may conjure up racks of servers with flickering lights, but you can expect a cavern-like interior with chunky, handmade stoneware to match. The “data” here refers to the deconstruction and re-assembly of taste memories by the young kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+29Tong Fu SheChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis hole-in-the-wall eatery in a residential district may be stuck in the 1990s, but its delicious Sichuan home cooking transcends time. It prides itself on eel dishes – wild onion eel is a seasonal delicacy; Tongfu eel is spicy and aromatic…$$$$$View details
B+30MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+31Ting Yuan 399 (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWhile some guests may sip tea and play mahjong in the peaceful Chinese garden by a busy road, discerning food lovers flock here for the river fish dishes. Plump swamp eels from inland rivers are poached in a flavourful spiced broth and drizzled with…$$$$$View details
B+32MindChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningServing noodles and a few sides during the day, and a menu of home-style dishes at dinner, this shop invites diners to slow down and mindfully savour the clean, simple flavours. Noodles are chosen to match the taste profiles and consistencies of…$$$$$View details
B+33#8Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can find almost any seafood, mushrooms, meats and leafy greens at this hotpot restaurant but it's the crispy textured hand-torn beef tripe and the yellowhead catfish with fine silky meat that deserve tip billing. Each diner has their own mini…$$$$$View details
B+34Qie Fang XiangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningRight in the busy city centre, this elegant restaurant comes with a terrace that offers a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle. The wood-rich interior is equally serene, boasting stylised Chinese motifs. The kitchen excels in home-style…$$$$$View details
B+35Cuo XiaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe young chef from Chaoshan region opened this cosy joint after working in some upmarket eateries. The room is decorated with wooden moulds for making stuffed dumplings, alongside coffee table books on Chaoshan cooking. The menu spins with the…$$$$$View details
B+36Yangboying Chuan Tong Za Jiang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner-chef, who used to work in a famous restaurant, uses traditional techniques to make noodle soups and assorted toppings, each boasting a substantially different taste profile. Noodles dressed in minced pork sauce with sesame paste, red…$$$$$View details
B+37WanyanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe culinary score offers novel twists on Sichuanese cooking. The dishes taste authentic, but also explore dimensions that differ from typical Sichuanese fare. The plating is minimalistic and contemporary. Try kung pao bird’s nest inspired by the 24…$$$$$View details
B+38PaireddChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith only 12 counter seats framing the open kitchen, Pairedd offers an intimate dining experience and close interaction with the young chefs. As its name suggests, wine is at the core of its brand DNA and the set 10-course tasting menu is designed…$$$$$View details
B+39Private Collection · See JoyChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningZigong is famous for its thriving...$$$$$View details
B+40TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details
B+41Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningMapo tofu is a world-famous Sichuanese classic dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Word has it that this century-old shop is the true original source of this numbing, spicy dish, invented by Lady Chen. Silky tofu, ground beef and spices are cooked in a…$$$$$View details
B+42Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+43Infinite LuckChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe chef is a Chengdu native with over three decades of experience. His menu is a roll call of the most iconic recipes from the province, showcasing unique local produce and varied flavour profiles. Pre-order delicacies like tea-smoked duck with…$$$$$View details
B+44Yanyu (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in an upmarket shopping mall serves an array of Fujian dishes with a Sichuanese twist. Most produce and seafood is shipped from Fujian, including squid from Zhangzhou, which is cooked in typical Sichuanese shuizhu style. The…$$$$$View details
B+45Qian LiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe on-trend decor feels laid back; the menu showcases an array of home-style Taizhou classics, including seafood from the East China Sea, which can be steamed, braised, served in a sizzling claypot or even fried with chillies and aromatics. The…$$$$$View details
B+46Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+47Zhu Ji Zhi Mian Pu (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSurrounded by furniture shops, this noodle place has a retro feel to it. Wooden tables and bamboo chairs add to the overall rustic flair. The noodles are made fresh in-house, which explains their incredibly silky, bouncy texture. Zha jiang mian is…$$$$$View details
B+48Nan Tang (Tianshun Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis cultural dining concept spreads across several elegant rooms dotted with pierced carvings and calligraphy reliefs. The Chinese stacking food box motif symbolises culinary heritage. Various ingredients are prepared in traditional Sichuanese ways…$$$$$View details
B+49China Samite - Hot Pot (Wuhouci Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis two-storey flagship of the hot pot chain may look quaint on the outside, but the roomy interior sports a modern Sichuanese vibe. The classic spicy beef fat soup base is undoubtedly the star of the show – aromatic, spicy, numbing and rich at the…$$$$$View details
B+50Shu MansionChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe modern room boasts a water screen that veils the lush green exterior. The glazed showcase housing gourmet dried seafood like fish maw and sea cucumber is also eye-catching. Of course, wine buffs won’t miss the glass wine cellar boasting a fine…$$$$$View details