Mapo Tofu
Silken tofu set in a spicy, numbing sauce made from doubanjiang, douchi, and minced meat.
The must-try food that defines Chengdu, CN's culinary culture
Silken tofu set in a spicy, numbing sauce made from doubanjiang, douchi, and minced meat.
A stir-fried dish with diced chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.
Thin noodles served in a spicy sauce containing preserved vegetables, chili oil, and minced pork.
Thinly sliced beef and beef offal seasoned with chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and crushed peanuts.
Slices of pork belly that are boiled first and then stir-fried with fermented bean paste and leeks.
A communal meal featuring a simmering pot of spicy, numbing broth used to cook various raw ingredients.
Pork-filled dumplings served in a unique sweet, spicy, and garlicky soy sauce-based dressing.
Sichuan-style wontons with thin skins served in either a spicy chili oil sauce or a savory broth.
Poached chicken bathed in a vibrant, spicy, and aromatic sauce infused with Sichuan peppercorns.
Fresh fish slices poached in a broth and then topped with sizzling hot oil and dried chilies.
Skewered cold meats and vegetables served in a large ceramic pot filled with spicy, sesame-flavored broth.
Ingredients on bamboo skewers cooked in a hot pot, often eaten in casual street-side settings.
Shredded pork stir-fried in a complex sauce that is sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, despite containing no fish.
Duck seasoned with spices and smoked over tea leaves and camphor wood for a deep, smoky flavor.
A dish of translucent cellophane noodles stir-fried with minced pork that 'clings' to the noodles.
Cold starch jelly cubes dressed in a pungent sauce of chili oil, vinegar, and garlic.
Crispy, flaky pancakes stuffed with savory fillings like minced beef or brown sugar.
Spicy and numbing rabbit heads, a famous local delicacy often eaten as a snack with beer.
Soft, sweet glutinous rice balls filled with sesame or peanut paste, served in a light syrup.
A refreshing clear jelly dessert topped with brown sugar syrup, hawthorn flakes, and raisins.