B+26Private Collection · See JoyChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningZigong is famous for its thriving...$$$$$View details
B+27TivanoChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith a floor-to-ceiling wine wall as the centrepiece, the room is elegantly furnished but without feeling too formal. Diners’ eyes are also drawn to the glitzy bar by the entrance and the semi-open kitchen where pizzas are baked and food is…$$$$$View details
B+28Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningMapo tofu is a world-famous Sichuanese classic dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Word has it that this century-old shop is the true original source of this numbing, spicy dish, invented by Lady Chen. Silky tofu, ground beef and spices are cooked in a…$$$$$View details
B+29Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+30Infinite LuckChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe chef is a Chengdu native with over three decades of experience. His menu is a roll call of the most iconic recipes from the province, showcasing unique local produce and varied flavour profiles. Pre-order delicacies like tea-smoked duck with…$$$$$View details
B+31Yanyu (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in an upmarket shopping mall serves an array of Fujian dishes with a Sichuanese twist. Most produce and seafood is shipped from Fujian, including squid from Zhangzhou, which is cooked in typical Sichuanese shuizhu style. The…$$$$$View details
B+32Qian LiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe on-trend decor feels laid back; the menu showcases an array of home-style Taizhou classics, including seafood from the East China Sea, which can be steamed, braised, served in a sizzling claypot or even fried with chillies and aromatics. The…$$$$$View details
B+33Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+34Zhu Ji Zhi Mian Pu (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningSurrounded by furniture shops, this noodle place has a retro feel to it. Wooden tables and bamboo chairs add to the overall rustic flair. The noodles are made fresh in-house, which explains their incredibly silky, bouncy texture. Zha jiang mian is…$$$$$View details
B+35Nan Tang (Tianshun Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis cultural dining concept spreads across several elegant rooms dotted with pierced carvings and calligraphy reliefs. The Chinese stacking food box motif symbolises culinary heritage. Various ingredients are prepared in traditional Sichuanese ways…$$$$$View details
B+36China Samite - Hot Pot (Wuhouci Street)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis two-storey flagship of the hot pot chain may look quaint on the outside, but the roomy interior sports a modern Sichuanese vibe. The classic spicy beef fat soup base is undoubtedly the star of the show – aromatic, spicy, numbing and rich at the…$$$$$View details
B+37Shu MansionChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe modern room boasts a water screen that veils the lush green exterior. The glazed showcase housing gourmet dried seafood like fish maw and sea cucumber is also eye-catching. Of course, wine buffs won’t miss the glass wine cellar boasting a fine…$$$$$View details
B+38Zhuan Zhuan Hui (Lianhua South Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningDespite its hard-to-find entrance, this flagship of the chain has earned solid fandom among locals with its no-frills, home-style Sichuanese cooking that is frugally priced. Instead of an eye-watering kick, expect a mild heat that caters to a…$$$$$View details
B+39Gan Ji Fei Chang Fen (Jinniu)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningWith over 30 years of history, this tiny gem is no secret to locals in search of a bowl of hearty glass noodle soup with braised pork intestines. The toothsome, springy noodles are made in-house. Choose between mala spicy soup and rich white broth…$$$$$View details
B+40Gong Zhou · Ba Shu Wei YuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningGong Zhou was the ancient name of Chongqing, the home municipality of the owner and kitchen team. Since opening in a residential area next to Taikoo-li shopping hub in 1998, it has kept its fans coming back for its Chongqing dishes, such as…$$$$$View details
B+41Dumpling & Drinks (Lancao Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIt doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the eponymous specialities of the house. Dumplings are freshly made daily in the open kitchen and varieties are served each day, each to be ordered in units of 5. Those filled with pork and mushrooms…$$$$$View details
B+42Hidden PlaceChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOnce a protégé of the Sichuan culinary master, the young owner chose to open her first venture in a secluded, serene hotel. She aims to re-create ancient Sichuan recipes, using precise techniques and premium ingredients from around the world…$$$$$View details
B+43Tan Jia (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIf you fancy authentic Chengdu small plates, this tiny, no-frills shop is just the place. Regulars can't get enough of the rabbit head and duck head in mala marinade, but the less adventurous can fix their cravings with items such as pork trotter…$$$$$View details
B+45Wu Ji Guai Wei Mian (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIn 1989, the founder started his first noodle shop just down the road. After several moves, he is back in his old neighbourhood once again. In his 70s, he still makes his own pork sauce like the old days, although the shop is now run by his son. His…$$$$$View details
B+46The Woo's (Jinjiang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningA quaint mansion obscured by a big tree is home to this restaurant run by the Woos. The cosy space shows hints of nostalgia; both cold appetisers and hot mains are based on tradition, but fine-tuned and modernised. The fried wild-caught yellow…$$$$$View details
B+47Long Sen Yuan (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this no-frills restaurant has had a single item on the menu – authentic Chengdu hotpot. Diners have never get bored because of the 18 soup bases and the stunning variety of dipping sauces, meat, offal, and sea and river fish on…$$$$$View details
B+48Shudidanggui (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after two Chinese herbs, the concept of a therapeutic diet is at the core of this establishment. Diners are greeted by an herbal tea sweetened with stevia, and the menu is built around Chinese medicines. The signature beef noodle soup is…$$$$$View details
B+49BrustinChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningChefs Bruce and his partner Justin opened Brustin in 2023 in a design-forward space in line with the artistic flair of the Tianfu Art Park complex that houses it. The dinner prix-fixes have 12 to 15 courses, re-interpreting Sichuan cuisine with…$$$$$View details
B+50The River HouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningKnockout nightscapes, romantic live music and thoughtful touches make this restaurant a popular spot for marriage proposals. The food is classic European, but features unmistakably local ingredients. The velvety steamed wild-caught yellow croaker is…$$$$$View details