B+26Qie 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…$$$$$View details
B+27Nian Feng RestaurantChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNestled in the old town, the old-meets-new interior pays tribute to the neighbourhood’s past with a touch of modern Chinese chic. It champions a sophisticated take on home-style Sichuan cooking. Their signature dry-braised beef tendon with green…$$$$$View details
B+28Huadao Art Of Life · Yu Shan GeChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant chain chose a verdant location by the river for their first outpost in mainland China. The lofty interior is inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, imparting a calming vibe. Three set menus are offered, with…$$$$$View details
B+29Yangboying Chuan Tong Za Jiang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe owner-chef, who used to work in a famous restaurant, uses traditional techniques to make noodle soups and assorted toppings, each boasting a substantially different taste profile. Noodles dressed in minced pork sauce with sesame paste, red…$$$$$View details
B+30MosnackChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis simple shop is clean and bright, with a picture frame window looking into the kitchen. The menu has three sections: dumplings, wontons, and noodles, all handmade in-house. The pork and chive dumplings in sour soup stand out in particular – the…$$$$$View details
B+31Zhuan Zhuan Hui (Lianhua South Road)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningDespite its hard-to-find entrance, this flagship of the chain has earned solid fandom among locals with its no-frills, home-style Sichuanese cooking that is frugally priced. Instead of an eye-watering kick, expect a mild heat that caters to a…$$$$$View details
B+32Qian LiChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe on-trend decor feels laid back; the menu showcases an array of home-style Taizhou classics, including seafood from the East China Sea, which can be steamed, braised, served in a sizzling claypot or even fried with chillies and aromatics. The…$$$$$View details
B+33DatenbankChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe name may conjure up racks of servers with flickering lights, but you can expect a cavern-like interior with chunky, handmade stoneware to match. The “data” here refers to the deconstruction and re-assembly of taste memories by the young kitchen…$$$$$View details
B+34Private Collection · See JoyChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningZigong is famous for its thriving...$$$$$View details
B+35Song ChuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis iconic Guangzhou brand famous for Sichuanese cooking had already acquired lots of buzz before opening its first outpost in Chengdu. Located in an upmarket shopping and dining mall, the three-storey building sees a mix of Song Dynasty details…$$$$$View details
B+36MindChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningServing noodles and a few sides during the day, and a menu of home-style dishes at dinner, this shop invites diners to slow down and mindfully savour the clean, simple flavours. Noodles are chosen to match the taste profiles and consistencies of…$$$$$View details
B+37Xiang Shang XiangChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe Hunanese brand manager and kitchen team strive to re-create specialities from their home province as authentically as possible. The must-try fish head steamed with five different chillies flown in from Hunan mesmerises with a complex depth of…$$$$$View details
B+38Xue Tao · In the YardChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningNamed after a poet from the Tang Dynasty, this branch of the chain opened in 2018 in a scenic area famous for its flowering plum trees. Two rustically styled buildings are connected by lush greenery. The menu features Sichuan home cooking and river…$$$$$View details
B+39Tan Jia (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningIf you fancy authentic Chengdu small plates, this tiny, no-frills shop is just the place. Regulars can't get enough of the rabbit head and duck head in mala marinade, but the less adventurous can fix their cravings with items such as pork trotter…$$$$$View details
B+40Hu Er Ge Yao Shan Ti HuaChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe simple shop has little ambiance to speak of, but that hasn't put hungry locals off from flocking here since 1999. In fact, it's the favourite late-night spot for many who come for its famous pork trotter soup – simmered with Chinese herbs for…$$$$$View details
B+41Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis ‘hole in the wall’ may lack bells and whistles, but it’s popular with locals. Soup and tossed noodles are divided into 3 trifectas, namely the ‘old’, ‘new’ and ‘more’. Blanched noodles tossed in spicy meat sauce with diced string beans in the…$$$$$View details
B+42Long Sen Yuan (Qingyang)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningFor over 20 years, this no-frills restaurant has had a single item on the menu – authentic Chengdu hotpot. Diners have never get bored because of the 18 soup bases and the stunning variety of dipping sauces, meat, offal, and sea and river fish on…$$$$$View details
B+43The River HouseChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningKnockout nightscapes, romantic live music and thoughtful touches make this restaurant a popular spot for marriage proposals. The food is classic European, but features unmistakably local ingredients. The velvety steamed wild-caught yellow croaker is…$$$$$View details
B+44Li XuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningLi Xuan specialises in refined Cantonese cooking underpinned by solid techniques and shrewd judgment. The chef team's strong suits include double-boiled soups, barbecued meats, stir-fries and sweets. Yellow croaker soup with fish maw shows layers of…$$$$$View details
B+45Yanyu (Wuhou)Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in an upmarket shopping mall serves an array of Fujian dishes with a Sichuanese twist. Most produce and seafood is shipped from Fujian, including squid from Zhangzhou, which is cooked in typical Sichuanese shuizhu style. The…$$$$$View details
B+46Shu MansionChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe modern room boasts a water screen that veils the lush green exterior. The glazed showcase housing gourmet dried seafood like fish maw and sea cucumber is also eye-catching. Of course, wine buffs won’t miss the glass wine cellar boasting a fine…$$$$$View details
B+47Rong Yuan Can GuanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThis household name located in the old city has been around since 1999. The second-generation owner and the all-Sichuanese team continue to feed diners authentic home-style Sichuan cooking like in the old days. The signature spicy mandarin fish uses…$$$$$View details
B+48MemberChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningOpen only from 10am to 2pm, this neighbourhood joint on a quiet street is inspired by the 1980s with ceiling fans, a mint green fridge, wooden benches and other knick-knacks that open the floodgates of nostalgia. Similarly, the concise menu stars…$$$$$View details
B+49Yao Guai MianChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a longstanding residential area, this noodle shop has a loyal following. The noodles are either served in spicy or white broth, or tossed in various seasoning pastes. For noodle soup, try their signature eight-treasure white broth…$$$$$View details
B+50WanyanChengdu, Sichuan Province · Casual DiningThe culinary score offers novel twists on Sichuanese cooking. The dishes taste authentic, but also explore dimensions that differ from typical Sichuanese fare. The plating is minimalistic and contemporary. Try kung pao bird’s nest inspired by the 24…$$$$$View details