Spicy and numbing rabbit heads, a famous local delicacy often eaten as a snack with beer.
4 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the progenitor of the modern rabbit head craze, this institution is an 'intangible cultural heritage' brand. The meat is braised until it effortlessly falls off the bone, infused with a depth of flavor that only a decades-old master brine can provide.
📍 No. 22 Jinsi Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu, CN · View on Maps
This is a quintessential 'fly restaurant' (Cang Ying Guan)—shabby decor but world-class flavor. It is famous for having the most intense 'Ma' (numbing) sensation in the city, attracting locals who queue up at a tiny window.
📍 No. 102, Section 2, North First Ring Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, CN · View on Maps
Founded in 1925, this restaurant is the guardian of traditional Sichuan marinated meats (Lu Cai). Their rabbit heads are less about 'explosive' heat and more about the sophisticated, layered 'compound flavors' of old Chengdu.
📍 No. 62-64 Huaxing Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, CN · View on Maps
Located in the trendy Yulin neighborhood, this Michelin-selected spot offers a cleaner, more modern take on traditional snacks. Their rabbit heads are praised for the freshness of the meat and the clarity of the chili oil.
📍 No. 70 Yulin South Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, CN · View on Maps