Ingredients on bamboo skewers cooked in a hot pot, often eaten in casual street-side settings.
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Ma Lu Bian Bian (Zhimin Road Branch)
Classic Beef Skewers with Dry Chili Dip
Chuan Chuan Xiang
ยท $$
ยท Xinnanmen
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
137 reviews
Local LegendInstagrammableClassic
9
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10
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It is a meticulously crafted time machine to 1980s Chengdu, featuring retro blue tables, nostalgic murals, and a bustling street-side energy that captures the city's 'market' soul.
Widely considered the gold standard for 'Cold Pot' skewers, where the kitchen cooks the sticks to perfection in a high-intensity spice bath before serving them in a fragrant oil basin.
This is the original birthplace of the 'Xiao Jun Gan' trend; it offers a raw, industrial vibe that feels like a true 'fly restaurant' experience hidden within a factory residential complex.
๐ Inside the 5th Residential Area of the Seamless Steel Tube Factory, Chenghua District, Chengdu ยท View on Maps
Yu Lin Chuan Chuan Xiang (Original Store)
Pickled Chili Beef Skewers
Chuan Chuan Xiang
ยท $
ยท Yulin
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
310 reviews
ClassicHistoricalNeighborhood Gem
8
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9
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8
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As the pioneer that popularized the skewer format in the late 80s, it maintains a 'gentle' spice profile that focuses on the aromatic depth of the oil rather than overwhelming heat.