Street snacks & old favourites
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Street snacks, old favourites, Sichuan restaurants, hotpot and chuanchuan—with the Chinese names you actually need for maps and taxis.
Free to use · No sponsored rankingThis is not a “best restaurant” ranking. It is a practical shortlist built from local knowledge and repeated research, so you can find something that fits your route, appetite and comfort level.
For breakfast, small bites, noodles, pastries, old shops and neighbourhood flavours.
For proper sit-down meals, family-style sharing, spicy hotpot and late-night skewers.
Restaurant names are not translated into invented English names. Tap “Copy Chinese name” and paste it into Apple Maps, Amap or your ride-hailing app.
Chengdu’s mild can be lively. Ask for 微辣 (mild) and choose a split hotpot when possible—but some sauces and broths cannot be made completely chilli-free.
Sichuan kitchens commonly use chilli, Sichuan pepper, sesame, peanuts, soy, pork stock and shared cooking equipment. Ingredient tags here are prompts, not allergy guarantees.
Search a dish, neighbourhood or Chinese restaurant name, then open a card for practical details.
Tianshui mian (thick, chewy sweet-spicy noodles); yellow liangfen jelly; xuanzi liangfen
About CNY 16 per person
The tianshui mian is thick, chewy and sweet-spicy—not a bowl of soup noodles. Sharing two small dishes is a good way to start.
Mapo tofu; cold noodles with shredded chicken; fuqi feipian (chilled beef and offal in chilli oil)
About CNY 62 per person
The signature mapo tofu is distinctly numbing and spicy. Search for the Donghuamen Street main branch, as older addresses still appear online.
Assorted luwei (spiced braised meats); fuqi feipian; mapo tofu
About CNY 68 per person
Braised items are sold by portion or weight. If you are still walking around, start small and add more only if needed.
Chaoshou wontons in clear broth; hot-and-sour chaoshou; dan dan noodles
About CNY 31 per person
Its strength is convenience and variety. Order several small portions to sample rather than expecting every item to be the city’s single best version.
Black-sesame tangyuan; tangyuan in sweet fermented-rice soup
About CNY 15–25 for a small tasting
Treat this as a sweet stop, not a full meal. One serving is easy to share, and it is worth checking the branch status before setting out.
Zhong dumplings in sweet chilli oil; tianshui mian; cold noodles with shredded chicken
About CNY 25 per person
Zhong dumplings come in a sweet, garlicky chilli-oil sauce; they are very different from northern-style boiled dumplings.
青羊区少城路12号人民公园紫薇阁内
Area: Kuanzhai Alley / People’s Park
Sanzi douhua (tofu pudding with crispy twists); dry spicy minced-pork noodles; brown-sugar douhua
About CNY 23 per person
If savoury douhua is new to you, try the sanzi version first and add a brown-sugar douhua for a gentler contrast.
Spicy feichang fen (sweet-potato noodles with pork intestine); stuffed intestine; guokui flatbread
About CNY 19 per person
This is a pork-intestine speciality. Start with a small bowl; the guokui can be eaten on its own or dipped into the broth.
Tomato-and-fried-egg noodles; sweet fermented-rice dumpling dessert
About CNY 14 per person
A simple, comforting local bowl built around tomato broth and a fried egg—good when you want a break from heavy chilli.
Pugai mian — broad hand-pulled noodle sheets with beef or minced-pork sauce
About CNY 18 per person
The noodle sheets are broad and intentionally chewy. Choose another shop if you strongly prefer soft, thin noodles.
Mao cai with beef, beef tripe, luncheon meat and vegetables
Choose by weight; about CNY 35–45 per person
Ingredients are chosen by weight, so the total rises quickly. Pick a modest first basket, especially if you are also ordering rice.
Chilled pork intestine; wok-seared intestine; intestine in a spicy chilli broth
About CNY 35–45 per person
Nearly every signature centres on pork intestine. It is excellent for offal lovers and an easy skip for everyone else.
Guokui with shredded vegetables; dressed beef; or brown-sugar filling
About CNY 11 per person
The beef and three-shred guokui are the savoury classics; brown sugar makes an easy dessert version.
Egg pancakes with cream and pork floss; spicy minced beef; or sugar and sesame
About CNY 10 per person
Each egg pancake is small and cooked to order. Two or three different fillings are more fun to share than one large snack.
Napoleon pastry; peppery savoury pastry; traditional peach cookies
Usually CNY 20–40 to sample several pastries
Pastries are usually sold by weight and queues can build near Wenshu Monastery. Buy a small mixed bag rather than committing to one flavour.
青羊区酱园公所街65号附近(导航前请核对具体门店)
Area: Wenshu Monastery / Caojiaxiang
Hand-shredded roast rabbit, spicy or five-spice; spicy rabbit head
About CNY 57 per person; half or whole rabbit follows the day’s price
Rabbit is sold in larger portions, often half or whole. Ask about the day’s portion size and choose spicy or five-spice before ordering.
Pig-trotter soup with snow peas; chilled dressed trotter; homestyle Sichuan dishes
About CNY 45–60 per person
The snow-pea pig-trotter soup is rich but not aggressively spicy. Pair it with one chilli-dressed side if your group wants both styles.
Crispy minced-pork noodles in chilli oil; zajiang noodles; steamed egg with minced pork
About CNY 16 per person
A very local everyday noodle stop. Mix dry noodles thoroughly from the bottom so the sauce coats every bite.
Spicy or five-spice rabbit head; mao cai
Rabbit heads priced individually; about CNY 60–80 per person for a meal
Rabbit head is bony and eaten slowly by hand. If it is your first time, ask the staff—or a local friend—to show you how.
Feichang fen with stuffed pork intestine; guokui; warm dressed pork intestine
About CNY 20–30 per person
The main shop is outside central Chengdu, so it makes most sense when you are already heading towards Shuangliu or the airport.
Tea-smoked duck; glutinous-rice duck; fish-fragrant eggplant cakes
About CNY 65 per person
Duck portions can be generous. Ask whether a half portion is available if only one or two people are eating.
Chilled rabbit pieces in chilli sauce; rabbit head; fuqi feipian
Usually CNY 25–50 per takeaway portion
Best treated as takeaway and eaten the same day. The signature rabbit is served chilled in a punchy chilli dressing.
Egg pancakes with sweet-spicy savoury filling; fresh pork filling; or five-spice sesame
About CNY 12–15 per person
This is a tiny old-school stall, so go for the fresh pancake and local atmosphere rather than a polished sit-down experience.
Fuqi feipian; mapo tofu; Zhong dumplings in sweet chilli oil
About CNY 45–65 per person
Fuqi feipian contains beef and offal; its dressing may also include sesame or peanuts. Ask clearly if you have allergies.
Fish-fragrant pork-rib noodles; mushroom chaoshou in chilli oil; peppery beef noodles; steamed egg
About CNY 19–20 per person
“Fish-fragrant” describes a sweet-sour-spicy Sichuan flavour profile; it does not normally mean the noodles contain fish.
Tangyou guozi — fried sticky-rice balls with caramelised brown sugar and sesame
About CNY 5–10 per person
Eat tangyou guozi while it is freshly fried: the outside is crisp, the centre chewy, and the sugar coating pleasantly sticky.
Sizzling eggplant; cabbage with vermicelli; garlic pork belly; signature pork intestine; crispy corn
About CNY 60–75 per person
In Chengdu, a so-called “fly restaurant” means a tiny, unpretentious local eatery. Come for bold cooking, not elegant surroundings.
Lotus-root and pork-bone soup; mapo tofu; steamed pork in lotus leaf; kung pao chicken; twice-cooked pork
About CNY 52–55 per person
A useful first Sichuan meal for a small group: balance the spicy dishes with lotus-root soup and seasonal vegetables.
Dry spicy minced-pork noodles; fried egg; house pickles
About CNY 15 per person
The noodles arrive with sauce underneath. Mix very thoroughly before eating, then use the pickles to reset your palate.
锦江区莲桂东路师大附中西南门斜对面(导航搜店名)
Area: Shuinianhe / Local neighbourhoods
Seafood noodles; dry spicy minced-pork noodles; guaiwei noodles; steamed egg; twice-cooked-pork noodles
About CNY 14 per person
This is a neighbourhood noodle shop rather than a seafood restaurant. Go earlier in the day for the widest choice.
武侯区红牌楼北街6号院附近(导航搜完整店名)
Area: Wuhou Shrine / Hongpailou
Red-broth or clear-broth pork-intestine noodles; stuffed intestine; guokui
About CNY 20–30 per person
The stall sits inside a working market. Daytime is easiest, and checking the latest map pin before leaving will save time.
金牛区抚琴综合市场内(导航搜完整店名)
Area: Shuinianhe / Local neighbourhoods
Roast duck and duck intestine in a spicy mao-cai broth; hand-rolled noodles; vegetables
About CNY 35–50 per person
The roast duck is finished in a spicy mao-cai broth. Add noodles and vegetables if you want to turn it into a fuller meal.
锦江区东升街与红星路四段交汇处东南约80米
Area: Chunxi Road / Huaxing Street
Beef skewers; stem lettuce; chicken gizzards; house hotpot dipping oil
About CNY 74 per person
Chuanchuan may be charged by stick count or weight. Ask how pricing works before filling your tray.
锦江区水碾河路26号(近蜀都大道)
Area: Shuinianhe / Local neighbourhoods
Scissor-cut fried potatoes; sweet-sour-spicy potatoes; potatoes with fish mint
About CNY 10–15 per person
Fish mint (zhe’ergen) is intensely herbal and famously divisive. Ask to leave it out if you are unsure.
Tianshui mian; liangfen jelly noodles; cold noodles
About CNY 10–20 per person
Tianshui mian is thick, chewy and sweet-spicy. A small serving leaves room for more stops nearby.
Spicy mandarin fish; beef with red chilli; wok-fried eel; crispy huanghou; cabbage meatball soup
About CNY 88 per person
The fresh-chilli dishes are lively and best shared. Add a soup or seasonal vegetable to keep the meal balanced.
武侯区蜀汉街10号附近(导航搜完整店名)
Area: Wuhou Shrine / Gaoshengqiao
Wok-fried pork liver and kidney; kung pao chicken; sticky-rice pork ribs; meatball soup
About CNY 64 per person
The liver-and-kidney stir-fry is best eaten immediately. Kung pao chicken is an easier alternative if your group avoids offal.
Wok-fried pork liver and kidney; pickled-chilli dishes; homestyle braises; seasonal Sichuan dishes
About CNY 100–150 per person
This courtyard restaurant works best for three to six people. Booking ahead is sensible for dinner and weekends.
Braised beef tendon with green chilli; fish in chilli broth; fresh-chilli fish roe; seven-vegetable soup
About CNY 70–100 per person
Fresh-chilli and boiled dishes run hot. The seven-vegetable soup is a smart counterpoint for the table.
Traditional Sichuan stir-fries; braised dishes; seasonal dishes; private-room set menus
About CNY 150–250 per person
Private rooms are the main draw. Reserve ahead and share your group size, budget and dietary limits when booking.
武侯区成汉南路19号天府新谷5号楼4层
Area: South Chengdu / Financial City
Leshan-style stir-fries; eel dishes; seasonal Sichuan dishes; rice-friendly braises
About CNY 100–140 per person
Bring a few people and order family-style; the menu is much easier to appreciate when everyone shares several dishes.
锦江区莲花南路25号附近(导航搜完整店名)
Area: Jiuyan Bridge / Niuwangmiao
Wok-seared pork intestine; crucian carp with huoxiang herb; liver and kidney; braised duck; sliced pork belly
About CNY 58–80 per person
A lively, no-frills local meal. Several signatures contain offal, so check the dish list before making the trip.
高新区大源片区(导航搜“富贵饭店大源店”)
Area: South Chengdu / Financial City
Signature spicy sliced beef; kung pao tofu; pork belly with cold noodles; homestyle braises
About CNY 74 per person
Good for a casual group meal. Some signature names are hard to decode in translation, so showing the Chinese dish list to staff helps.
Maoxuewang (meat, offal and blood curd in chilli broth); kung pao prawn balls; crisp steamed pork; chicken douhua
About CNY 117 per person
A polished, central option near Taikoo Li. It is easier for a first visit than many neighbourhood restaurants, but queues are common.
Chilli chicken; black tofu; pork belly with cold noodles; twice-cooked pork; preserved egg with charred peppers
About CNY 65 per person
Popular and centrally located. Go with a group so you can share one chilli-heavy dish, one classic stir-fry and a vegetable.
Dry-fried river loach with green chilli; house-cured meats; refined braises; seasonal Sichuan dishes
About CNY 358 per person
This is the premium choice in the list. Reserve ahead and confirm the current menu and price if planning a special meal.
武侯区望江路1号格林威治广场8栋附1号
Area: Jiuyan Bridge / Niuwangmiao
Eel with vermicelli; Hongxing chicken; kung pao chicken; traditional braises
About CNY 100–150 per person
An established restaurant with broad choices, useful for families or mixed-age groups who want a comfortable sit-down meal.
Rabbit with young ginger; fish with pickled mustard greens; maoxuewang; homestyle braises
About CNY 66 per person
A convenient meal around Eastern Suburb Memory. The young-ginger rabbit and maoxuewang are both bold, spicy choices.
成华区建设南路93号附1号东郊记忆北大门
Area: Jianshe Road / Eastern Suburb Memory
Mao-style roast duck; tea-smoked duck; twice-cooked pork; homestyle Sichuan dishes
About CNY 55–80 per person
A straightforward first stop for roast duck plus familiar Sichuan dishes, especially when your group wants variety.
Creative Sichuan dishes; braises; seasonal plates; sharing dishes
About CNY 99–140 per person
The menu changes with seasons and creative specials. Ask staff what is working best that day before ordering.
武侯区万象南路669号象南里1栋209—211、224号
Area: South Chengdu / Financial City
Goose intestine; tender beef; beef tripe; silky blood curd; fried pork strips
About CNY 119 per person
For a gentler hotpot experience, ask for a split pot. “Mild” Chengdu hotpot can still feel hot to first-time visitors.
Fresh beef tripe; duck intestine; spicy rabbit stomach; huanghou; brown-sugar glutinous-rice cakes
About CNY 135 per person
A traditional hotpot experience that rewards booking ahead. Start with a moderate order; more ingredients can always be added.
Beef tripe; duck intestine; huanghou; spicy beef; brown-sugar glutinous-rice cakes
About CNY 107–120 per person
There are several branches, so search the full Chinese name and confirm you are heading to the Yulin location.
Beef tripe; duck intestine; fried pork strips; fish mint; sweet-potato noodles
About CNY 75 per person
A relatively accessible old-school hotpot. Ask for the least-spicy available broth if your group is new to Sichuan heat.
青羊区清江东路商圈(导航搜完整店名)
Area: Du Fu Thatched Cottage / Qintai Road
Beef tripe; tender beef; duck intestine; fried pork strips; brown-sugar glutinous-rice cakes
About CNY 103 per person
The courtyard atmosphere is part of the appeal. It works especially well for groups who want a lively, longer dinner.
青羊区青华路43号附近(认准杜甫草堂直营店)
Area: Du Fu Thatched Cottage / Qintai Road
Spicy beef; beef tripe; duck intestine; fried pork strips; pig brain
About CNY 88 per person
The beef-tallow broth is rich and very spicy. Add leafy vegetables and noodles later, after the broth has intensified.
Beef tripe; duck intestine; huanghou; tender beef; brown-sugar glutinous-rice cakes
About CNY 101 per person
Traditional copper-pot hotpot with a strong aroma. Expect your clothes to smell like hotpot afterwards—in Chengdu, that is part of the evening.
Sweet-potato noodles; duck intestine; beef tripe; tender beef; fried pork strips
About CNY 80–100 per person
The sweet-potato noodles absorb both oil and chilli, so add them near the end. This is a lively neighbourhood late-night stop.
Fresh rabbit; rabbit head; bamboo shoots; broth-based dipping sauce; vegetables
About CNY 60–80 per person
This rabbit speciality is well outside the city centre. Combine it with a Longquanyi-area day rather than making a separate cross-city trip.
龙泉驿区上游4组87号
Area: South Chengdu / Longquanyi / Outer areas
Rabbit hotpot; broth-based dipping sauce; potatoes; celtuce; konjac
About CNY 60–80 per person
Rabbit is ordered by weight, so confirm the amount for your group before cooking begins. The broth-based dip is part of the local style.
武侯区天仁北二街1号2幢1单元1号
Area: South Chengdu / Financial City
Taro chicken; chicken feet; fresh-chilli rabbit; konjac
About CNY 57 per person
The taro stays extremely hot and absorbs the chilli broth. Let it cool before eating, and choose a small pot for two people.
Beef tripe; beef tendon; beef-offal broth; radish; broth-based dipping sauce
About CNY 70–100 per person
This is a beef-offal meal from start to finish. It is memorable for offal fans and not a compromise choice for mixed groups.
Beef skewers; chicken gizzards; rabbit kidney; chicken cartilage; hotpot noodles
About CNY 70–80 per person
Take a small first round of skewers, then add more. Confirm whether the bill is calculated by sticks or by weight.
Beef skewers; rabbit kidney; pig brain; potatoes; hotpot noodles
About CNY 65 per person
Queues can be long and opinions vary. Keep it as a Kuixinglou-area option, not a reason to wait for hours.
Cold-pot beef skewers; rabbit kidney; chicken gizzards; pig brain; hotpot noodles
About CNY 60–80 per person
A small, noisy, old-school shop with several offal specialities. Eat the skewers while they are hot for the best texture.
成华区中道街99号附32号
Area: Jianshe Road / Eastern Suburb Memory
Chicken-gizzard skewers; beef skewers; chicken cartilage; beef tripe; hotpot noodles
About CNY 65–85 per person
Chicken gizzard should stay crisp, so do not overcook it. The small skewers add up quickly—start with fewer than you think.
成华区双林北支路335号新华公园对面
Area: Jianshe Road / Eastern Suburb Memory
Plate-style spicy beef; rabbit kidney in chilli broth; hotpot noodles; chicken gizzards; potatoes
About CNY 76 per person
The plate-style format is easy for newcomers to understand. Start with a few plates, then return for more.
Beef-and-celery skewers; rabbit kidney; chicken gizzards; chicken cartilage; hotpot noodles
About CNY 60–80 per person
Its central location is the main advantage. Choose it after Chunxi Road when convenience matters more than old-neighbourhood atmosphere.
锦江区东大街下东大街段21号附8号香槟广场2层
Area: Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li
Beef skewers; pig brain with two kinds of chilli; chicken gizzards; fried rice; hotpot noodles
About CNY 50–70 per person
The two-chilli pig brain is a signature, but there is no need to order it if offal is not for you. Fried rice makes a good finish.
金牛区平福路143号
Area: South Chengdu / Longquanyi / Outer areas
Beef skewers; chicken gizzards; rabbit kidney; hotpot noodles; broth-based dipping sauce
About CNY 50–70 per person
Go for the neighbourhood atmosphere if you are already nearby. It is not worth crossing the whole city for the name alone.
青羊区锦绣光华片区(导航搜完整店名)
Area: South Chengdu / Longquanyi / Outer areas
Show these on your phone. For a serious allergy, use a translation app and confirm with staff before ordering.
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