Chen Mahua

Dining

As a branch of Sichuan cuisine, the one of Chongqing is known to have chili pepper and bean paste as two of its key dish ingredients. There are many different types of flavors, but the predominant one is the numbingly spicy. Chongqing is the hometown of hotpot, a continuously simmering spicy broth, in which the diners cook an assortment of meat and vegetables themselves. Restaurants are usually open until 10:00pm.

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Chen Mahua

Mahua is a twisted strip of dough fried in peanut oil. You can try it at Chen Mahua after you visit the nearby Hongya Cave. Beware of the long …

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Blue Olive

If you are tired of Chinese cuisine and are looking for some Western food, Blue Olive is the place to go. They offer fine wine and authentic Mediterranean and Aussie dishes like salmon with avocados and potatoes and chocolate fondant for …

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Hao Youlai Suanla Fen

With a few stalls dispersed all over the city, including the very central Jiefangbei, this local chain serves one of the local food staples: hot and sour noodles. For those who might find it too spicy, there is always the glutinous rice cake – served cold – to diminish the effect of the chilli …

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Chongqing Shiqimen Huoguo

This restaurant is proof that long queues out front are often an indicator of delicious food served inside. Offering a wide range of broths and ingredients, the hotpot restaurant offers a chance to cook a dish that most suits your …

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Ciqikou Old Town

The 1700-year-old historic town of Ciqikou is well known for its ancient Sichuan-style buildings surrounded by mountains. Here you can witness the well-preserved local customs, as well as sample some of the traditional snacks and delicacies, such as the ubiquitous mao xue wang (a spicy …

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