Sichuan Chengdu Food Guide: Chengdu’s top ten must-try snacks and time-honored delicacies.

As a senior travel food blogger, I am always attracted by the city's intense food atmosphere whenever I go to Chengdu. Here, tradition and modernity are perfectly integrated, and the time-honored restaurants fully show the authentic Sichuan flavor. This time, I have selected the top ten must-eat time-honored restaurants in Chengdu for you, each with a unique flavor and story. Bring your sisters and set off together!
 

1. Luo Er Hotpot

Luo Er Hotpot is a time-honored brand that I need to mention in relation to Chengdu hotpot. This hotpot restaurant is famous for its typical urban atmosphere. Although the environment is not luxurious, it is clean and sanitary, and the layout is distinctive, making people feel very friendly. The hotpot here is authentic and fresh, especially the tripe and beef, which are tender and smooth, and the heat is just right. Cold pot blood is the signature, spicy, and delicious, leaving you with endless aftertaste.

Tips: Be sure to try their signature red pot, which is very fragrant and flavorful. You should make a reservation in advance because there is usually a queue during peak hours.

Average consumption per person: 112 yuan

Address: No. 34 Yinghuasi Street

2. Dongzikou Chen's Jelly

This jelly shop is known as the most popular fly restaurant in Chengdu. Although the store is small, it is crowded with people every day. There is no formal ordering procedure here. Customers have to grab the food by themselves and take it to the river to enjoy. Cold chicken and liver and kidney are popular dishes here. They are hot and crispy and taste great. The jelly attracts many diners with its unique taste and fragrance.

Tips: The dishes here are large and affordable, which suits large groups. Remember to go early to avoid the queue.

Average consumption per person: 56 yuan

Address: No. 42, Fude Road (near Shaheyuan Primary School)

3. Sange Snails

San Ge Snail is a decades-old restaurant famous for its spicy flavor. Especially the spicy large snails, which are tender, juicy, and tangy, making people unable to stop eating. The fried yellow throat and roasted brain are also the restaurant's signature dishes. The spiciness is enough to make people cry, but they can't help but continue eating.

Tips: The dishes here are very spicy, so those who cannot eat spicy food should choose carefully. Pairing them with some light drinks is recommended to alleviate the spiciness.

Average consumption per person: 133 yuan

Address: No. 6 Beishuyuan Street

4. Wuming Maocai

Wuming Maocai is a Maocai restaurant famous for its beef. Although it has no official name, it attracts many diners with its excellent taste. Beef, thousand-layer tripe, and tripe are all must-order dishes here; they are very spicy and fragrant. Due to its high popularity, you often have to wait in line.

Tips: This restaurant opens at 10 o'clock. It would be best to queue up early to avoid missing the best dining time.

Average consumption per person: 49 yuan

Address: No. 19, West Second Street, Annex 1

5. Qiaoyiqiao Weird Taste Restaurant (Dongsheng Branch)

The dry pot at Qiaoyiqiao Weiwei Restaurant has an unparalleled status in Chengdu, especially the combination of rabbit head and duck wings, which is spicy, fresh, and fragrant, making people drool. This restaurant has a history of several decades and has inherited the authentic Sichuan cuisine flavor, which locals and tourists deeply love.

Tips: The dry pot portion is large enough for sharing. It is recommended that reservations be made to be included during peak hours.

Average consumption per person: 90 yuan

Address: No. 76, Block D, Art Park, Jinhe Road (southwest of Hongsheng International Hotel)

6. He Dumplings

He Dumplings is a time-honored brand famous for its Zhong dumplings. The Zhong dumplings here have thin skin and rich fillings and are delicious with red oil. Red oil dumplings and steamed pork ribs are also delicacies that are not to be missed, with fresh ingredients and authentic taste.

Tips: As the dumplings here are very popular, it is recommended to go during off-peak hours to avoid queuing.

Average consumption per person: 30 yuan

Address: No. 13, Jiaojia Lane

7. Long Chao Shou

Long Chao Shou is a classic snack bar in Chengdu, famous for its wontons and various Sichuan snacks. Long Chao Shou has thin skin and large fillings, and the soup is delicious and melts in your mouth. The red oil and vegetarian pepper wontons in the store are delicacies that must be noticed, spicy but not dry, and endless aftertaste.

Tips: Long Chao Shou is a small shop, but the environment is clean and tidy, and the service is thoughtful. It is recommended to go early to taste it to avoid the crowds during peak hours.

Average consumption per person: 45 yuan

Address: No. 54, Chunxi Road East

8. Kuanzhai Alley Chen Mapo Tofu

As a representative of Sichuan cuisine, Chen Mapo Tofu has a time-honored shop in Kuanzhai Alley. The Mapo Tofu in this shop is delicious, spicy, fresh, tender, and melts in your mouth. Other Sichuan dishes in the shop are also worth a try, especially the Fuqi Feipian and Yuxiang Pork Shreds, which are classic Sichuan dishes.

Tips: Kuanzhai Alley is a popular tourist spot in Chengdu. It is recommended that you avoid visiting during peak hours to enjoy the food and feel the cultural atmosphere of old Chengdu.

Average consumption per person: 60 yuan

Address: Middle section of Kuanzhai Alley

9. Hu Ji Guo Kui

Huji Guokui is a century-old brand that specializes in traditional Guokui. The Guokui here is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with rich and varied fillings and a fragrant aroma. Whether you choose the salty beef Guokui or the sweet brown sugar Guokui, they are mouth-watering.

Tips: Guokui is freshly baked and sold. It is recommended to buy a few different flavors to try and experience different flavors.

Average consumption per person: 20 yuan

Address: No. 89, Hongxing Road Pedestrian Street

10. Jinli Tofu Pudding

Jinli Douhua is a famous dessert shop in Chengdu, renowned for its delicate tofu pudding and unique syrup. The tofu pudding is tender and melts in your mouth, and paired with the sweet but not greasy red sugar syrup; it is unforgettable. In addition to tofu pudding, some traditional snacks and desserts are worth trying.

Tips: Jinli is a famous tourist attraction in Chengdu. It is recommended that you taste the delicious desserts of this store while visiting and experience the sweet time in Chengdu.

Average consumption per person: 25 yuan

Address: Middle section of Jinli Ancient Street

Summarize

Chengdu's food culture is extensive and profound. These time-honored restaurants inherit the authentic Sichuan flavor and integrate modern innovations. Here, you can feel the most authentic Chengdu flavor. Bring your sisters and set off together to explore the charm of this food capital!

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