B+26Tan Jia (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIf you fancy authentic Chengdu small plates, this tiny, no-frills shop is just the place. Regulars can't get enough of the rabbit head and duck head in mala marinade, but the less adventurous can fix their cravings with items such as pork trotter…$$$$$View details
B+27Hu Er Ge Yao Shan Ti HuaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe simple shop has little ambiance to speak of, but that hasn't put hungry locals off from flocking here since 1999. In fact, it's the favourite late-night spot for many who come for its famous pork trotter soup – simmered with Chinese herbs for…$$$$$View details
B+28Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis ‘hole in the wall’ may lack bells and whistles, but it’s popular with locals. Soup and tossed noodles are divided into 3 trifectas, namely the ‘old’, ‘new’ and ‘more’. Blanched noodles tossed in spicy meat sauce with diced string beans in the…$$$$$View details
B+29Long Sen Yuan (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this no-frills restaurant has had a single item on the menu – authentic Chengdu hotpot. Diners have never get bored because of the 18 soup bases and the stunning variety of dipping sauces, meat, offal, and sea and river fish on…$$$$$View details
B+30The River HouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningKnockout nightscapes, romantic live music and thoughtful touches make this restaurant a popular spot for marriage proposals. The food is classic European, but features unmistakably local ingredients. The velvety steamed wild-caught yellow croaker is…$$$$$View details
B+31Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+32Yanyu (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in an upmarket shopping mall serves an array of Fujian dishes with a Sichuanese twist. Most produce and seafood is shipped from Fujian, including squid from Zhangzhou, which is cooked in typical Sichuanese shuizhu style. The…$$$$$View details
B+33Shu MansionChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe modern room boasts a water screen that veils the lush green exterior. The glazed showcase housing gourmet dried seafood like fish maw and sea cucumber is also eye-catching. Of course, wine buffs won’t miss the glass wine cellar boasting a fine…$$$$$View details
B+34Rong Yuan Can GuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis household name located in the old city has been around since 1999. The second-generation owner and the all-Sichuanese team continue to feed diners authentic home-style Sichuan cooking like in the old days. The signature spicy mandarin fish uses…$$$$$View details
B+35MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+36Yao Guai MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a longstanding residential area, this noodle shop has a loyal following. The noodles are either served in spicy or white broth, or tossed in various seasoning pastes. For noodle soup, try their signature eight-treasure white broth…$$$$$View details
B+37WanyanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe culinary score offers novel twists on Sichuanese cooking. The dishes taste authentic, but also explore dimensions that differ from typical Sichuanese fare. The plating is minimalistic and contemporary. Try kung pao bird’s nest inspired by the 24…$$$$$View details
B+38Wu Ji Guai Wei Mian (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 1989, the founder started his first noodle shop just down the road. After several moves, he is back in his old neighbourhood once again. In his 70s, he still makes his own pork sauce like the old days, although the shop is now run by his son. His…$$$$$View details
B+39Dumpling & Drinks (Lancao Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIt doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the eponymous specialities of the house. Dumplings are freshly made daily in the open kitchen and varieties are served each day, each to be ordered in units of 5. Those filled with pork and mushrooms…$$$$$View details
B+40AuroreChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis unobtrusive dining room with an open kitchen is hidden behind its sibling restaurant. The local chef leads a young kitchen team as they invent novel culinary gems that are rooted in Sichuanese traditions, but finessed with Western techniques…$$$$$View details
B+41Gong Zhou · Ba Shu Wei YuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningGong Zhou was the ancient name of Chongqing, the home municipality of the owner and kitchen team. Since opening in a residential area next to Taikoo-li shopping hub in 1998, it has kept its fans coming back for its Chongqing dishes, such as…$$$$$View details
B+42Cuo XiaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe young chef from Chaoshan region opened this cosy joint after working in some upmarket eateries. The room is decorated with wooden moulds for making stuffed dumplings, alongside coffee table books on Chaoshan cooking. The menu spins with the…$$$$$View details
B+43Bai Nian Fen Zheng Niu RouChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA meal in this joint tucked away in a courtyard is just the ticket to soak up the authentic charm of historic Chengdu. Their signature steamed beef coated in spiced rice flour strikes a balance between fiery heat and aroma. The tender beef is dotted…$$$$$View details
B+44New Peking CuisineChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe brand is created by a kitchen team from Beijing aims to re-create royal recipes and street food with modern techniques. Some dishes are tweaked to cater to the Sichuanese palate. Try their low-fat Peking duck that is grilled twice to drain…$$$$$View details
B+45Yongle Restaurant (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningYou can't miss this shop – just look for the red lanterns, perforated wood windows… and the queue. Since 1985, it's been serving home-style Sichuanese dishes made the traditional way: stir-frying, steaming and shuizhu. The braised eel with eggplant…$$$$$View details
B+46Sichuan FolkChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe entrance, which is framed by two memorial arches with a pond in its centre, leads into a traditionally appointed dining room. It stages a show of Sichuan ‘face changing’ opera every evening at 7pm for a cultural-culinary experience. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+48TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details
B+49Gan Ji Fei Chang Fen (Jinniu)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith over 30 years of history, this tiny gem is no secret to locals in search of a bowl of hearty glass noodle soup with braised pork intestines. The toothsome, springy noodles are made in-house. Choose between mala spicy soup and rich white broth…$$$$$View details
B+50Wu Yue GongChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningInside a historic courtyard house-turned hotel, this private dining concept opened its doors in 2018. It only accepts reservations for parties of 2 to 10 diners and menus are tailor-made according to guests’ preferences. Novel Sichuanese fusion…$$$$$View details