B+01Gong Zhou · Ba Shu Wei YuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningGong Zhou was the ancient name of Chongqing, the home municipality of the owner and kitchen team. Since opening in a residential area next to Taikoo-li shopping hub in 1998, it has kept its fans coming back for its Chongqing dishes, such as…$$$$$View details
B+02TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details
B+03MindChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningServing noodles and a few sides during the day, and a menu of home-style dishes at dinner, this shop invites diners to slow down and mindfully savour the clean, simple flavours. Noodles are chosen to match the taste profiles and consistencies of…$$$$$View details
B+04MosnackChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is clean and bright, with a picture frame window looking into the kitchen. The menu has three sections: dumplings, wontons, and noodles, all handmade in-house. The pork and chive dumplings in sour soup stand out in particular – the…$$$$$View details
B+05Sichuan FolkChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance, which is framed by two memorial arches with a pond in its centre, leads into a traditionally appointed dining room. It stages a show of Sichuan ‘face changing’ opera every evening at 7pm for a cultural-culinary experience. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+06Nian Feng RestaurantChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNestled in the old town, the old-meets-new interior pays tribute to the neighbourhood’s past with a touch of modern Chinese chic. It champions a sophisticated take on home-style Sichuan cooking. Their signature dry-braised beef tendon with green…$$$$$View details
B+07MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+08Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+09Chuanpu (Lihua Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance may be rather obscure, but it is well worth seeking out Chuanpu for its authentic Fujian cooking. There is no menu – take your pick from the live fish tank near the kitchen. Eel, whelks and razor clams are among the most popular…$$$$$View details
B+11Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+12Cloud Arise (Chenghua)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAlthough there are only six tables in the main dining room, there are private rooms with solariums, balconies and tea brewing rooms spread over two floors. A stylish, peaceful vibe reigns throughout the spacious, comfortable interior. The kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+13Art YinbaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSince graduating from culinary school, the owner-chef always wanted to open a one-of-a-kind establishment like this. The room is furnished in a rustic country style and is divided into zones, while food-related artefacts add interest to the…$$$$$View details
B+14PaireddChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith only 12 counter seats framing the open kitchen, Pairedd offers an intimate dining experience and close interaction with the young chefs. As its name suggests, wine is at the core of its brand DNA and the set 10-course tasting menu is designed…$$$$$View details
B+15Nan's GourmetChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 2021, the Hongkong owner opened Nan’s Gourmet at this dining hub. In the F&B business for over 40 years, he convened a kitchen team of mostly Guangdong natives to capture the essence of Cantonese cooking. The menu features classics like dim…$$$$$View details
B+16Xiang Shang XiangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Hunanese brand manager and kitchen team strive to re-create specialities from their home province as authentically as possible. The must-try fish head steamed with five different chillies flown in from Hunan mesmerises with a complex depth of…$$$$$View details
B+17BrustinChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningChefs Bruce and his partner Justin opened Brustin in 2023 in a design-forward space in line with the artistic flair of the Tianfu Art Park complex that houses it. The dinner prix-fixes have 12 to 15 courses, re-interpreting Sichuan cuisine with…$$$$$View details
B+19Wan San Mian Guan (Qinglongzheng Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner hails from Yibin County, Sichuan. He opened this shop to serve authentic Yibin-style Ranmian noodles tossed in a chilli paste with ground peanuts, scallion, bean sprouts and sesames. For toppings, choose between the aromatic chilli ground…$$$$$View details
B+20The Woo's (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA quaint mansion obscured by a big tree is home to this restaurant run by the Woos. The cosy space shows hints of nostalgia; both cold appetisers and hot mains are based on tradition, but fine-tuned and modernised. The fried wild-caught yellow…$$$$$View details
B+21Yanyu (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in an upmarket shopping mall serves an array of Fujian dishes with a Sichuanese twist. Most produce and seafood is shipped from Fujian, including squid from Zhangzhou, which is cooked in typical Sichuanese shuizhu style. The…$$$$$View details
B+22Zeng Niu Rou (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningAbutting the Jinsha archaeological site, this family-run joint opened its doors in 2006. After a recent renovation, the room feels modern and cosy. It’s famous for tasty beef dishes at sensible price points – the beef is steamed, grilled…$$$$$View details
B+23Xue Tao · In the YardChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after a poet from the Tang Dynasty, this branch of the chain opened in 2018 in a scenic area famous for its flowering plum trees. Two rustically styled buildings are connected by lush greenery. The menu features Sichuan home cooking and river…$$$$$View details
B+24Dumpling & Drinks (Lancao Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIt doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the eponymous specialities of the house. Dumplings are freshly made daily in the open kitchen and varieties are served each day, each to be ordered in units of 5. Those filled with pork and mushrooms…$$$$$View details
B+25Gan Ji Fei Chang Fen (Jinniu)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith over 30 years of history, this tiny gem is no secret to locals in search of a bowl of hearty glass noodle soup with braised pork intestines. The toothsome, springy noodles are made in-house. Choose between mala spicy soup and rich white broth…$$$$$View details