Sichuan
Foodies flock to this simple but superb restaurant for its speciality – sweet, crispy roast duck (jīn; ¥22). The draw is the skin, which is best described…
Must-see restaurants in Sichuan
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Dòng Zǐ Kou Zhāng Lǎo Èr Liáng Fěn
Chengdu
A city classic that's always packed at lunchtime, but just squeeze onto the end of one of the benches and tuck into the house special: tián shuĭ miàn,…
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Chengdu
Drolmala is something of a social centre for the young of Chengdu's big Tibetan community. This superb space mixes fabulous modern Tibetan cuisine with…
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Chengdu
This high-end Sichuan joint does everything right, from service and cuisine to ambience, but it's decidedly popular so you'd do well to make reservations…
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Chengdu
Not only will you not find no better Tibetan food in Chengdu, you'd be hard-pressed to find better Tibetan food anywhere in Tibet. Choose from a delicious…
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Sichuan
Laid-back, relaxed new restaurant full of sofas and with a first-floor dining room overlooking the birthplace of the 7th Dalai Lama. The menu is a meeting…
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Chengdu
The plush flagship of this famous chain is a great place to experience mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐; small/large ¥12/20) – soft, house bean curd with a fiery sauce of…
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Sichuan
Despite the lack of menus, ordering here is easy as the friendly Tibetan family drag you by the arm back into the kitchen for a look. Don't think too hard…
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Chengdu
This reconstructed ancient alleyway is jam-packed with tourists and Chengdu favourites like chāoshǒu (抄手, wontons; ¥12) and chuànchuàn xiāng (串串香, the…
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Sichuan
Songpan’s main traveller hang-out is this laid-back cafe with wi-fi and fresh coffee, pizza and other western fare, along with a range of Chinese and…
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Sichuan
This upstairs cafe in the midst of the guesthouses on Dexi Lu has the best coffee in town (¥28) as well as simple snacky foods such as momos (Tibetan…
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Chengdu
Carefully presented, tasty western dishes such as chili con carne or Hungarian goulash as well as crisp, refreshing salads are served to a largely local…
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Chengdu
A satisfying place to fill up before (or between) drinks on Kehua Jie. There are tables outside or seats around the tiě bǎn (铁板, hot iron plate) to watch…
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Sichuan
Recently moved to a new location, this long-standing travellers’ haven is run by the gregarious English-speaking chef, Mr Zheng, who can also offer expert…
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Chengdu
It's said that people will fly across China to eat rabbit head (兔头, tùtóu) in Chengdu and this restaurant cooks it better than most. Order by the piece,…
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Chengdu
There are lots of reasons to recommend this neighborhood place just up from People's Park. We could talk about watching the food being prepared through…
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Chengdu
A very modern take on the traditional dumpling joints – there are several enticing varieties to choose from, including a number of more adventurous…
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Chengdu
With big, soft sofas and ceilings festooned in Turkish lamps, this crowd-pleasing upmarket restaurant is the place to come to sample dishes from the…
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Chengdu
The newer location of the popular local Are Tibetan Restaurant, set across from the entrance to Wuhou Temple, this branch has a little less character…
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Sichuan
One of a cluster of cafe-restaurants with terrace seating on the riverbank, this place is perfect for tea (from ¥15) or fresh coffee (from ¥25) during the…
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Delicious Vegetarian Dege Shop
Sichuan
Classy and relaxed vegetarian restaurant serving a bargain-priced lunch buffet full of your 'five-a-day' greens. Follow up with green tea and enjoy the…
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Sichuan
Wonderful little cafe-restaurant in the middle of the old Tibetan neighbourhood and just down from the Chöde Gompa. Smiley staff will whip you up a tasty…
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Sichuan
The most attractive restaurant in the village has tables made from old doors and genuinely impressive photo art on the walls. But this is more than just…
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Sichuan
A local classic, this hole-in-the-wall place right in the town centre draws crowds of locals for its house special: ma’gē miàn (麻哥面) – noodles topped with…
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Sichuan
Zhanggong Qiao Jie's small night market is full of seafood restaurants that pull fish and more straight from tanks in front of the restaurant to throw…
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Sichuan
Your breakfast dreams are answered at this delightful, and unexpected, European-style bakery selling custard tarts, croissants, small pizzas and other…
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Sichuan
This popular, clean, canteen-like place is a surprise in remote little Manigange. Peruse the easy-to-understand picture menu and take your pick from…
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Chengdu
Texas-style barbecue, biscuits a Southern grandma could be proud of and a nice open-air bar facing the street – though you'll immediately forget people…
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Chengdu
This excellent volunteer-staffed vegetarian restaurant and the atmospheric teahouse that surrounds it are on Wenshu Monastery's grounds. There's also a…
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Sichuan
One of the only restaurants in Yaqing that expands upon the standard vegetarian set menu, this small establishment just beyond the bus drop-off area also…
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Chengdu
Drop in at this little hole in the wall for friendly vibes and fiery flavours – the namesake 'Century Steamed Beef' (¥22) is particularly nice, but you'll…
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Sichuan
This busy restaurant, close to the Feng Shui Museum, is best known for the namesake bean-starch noodles, but the wide selection of Sichuan-style…
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Rinchen Wangmu Tibetan Restaurant
Sichuan
Run by a friendly Tibetan owner/chef, this Tibetan cafe just across from the main square is one of the tastiest in town (and one of the few with an…
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Sichuan
A friendly restaurant-cum-teahouse serving upmarket Tibetan dishes in a dining room decorated with mani stones (stones inscribed with mantras) and with…
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Sichuan
A soothing meal after a long trek into the grasslands: start with a pot of the house specialty, a unique, non-spicy tomato-based soup, and then add your…
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Qǐngzhān Gānsù Línxià Miànpiàn
Sichuan
This popular restaurant run by a friendly couple from Gansu province makes a nice change from Sichuan or Tibetan fare. The specialty noodle dish is the…
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Sichuan
Through an unassuming archway near the east end of Yìng Yuè Qiáo is this buzzing courtyard teahouse, a local favourite. The house special, spicy liángfěn …
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Sichuan
A couple from northeast China specialise in boiled dumplings (水饺; shuǐjiǎo) here. A half order (bān jīn, ¥16) is plenty for one, as is a killer bowl of…
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Lake Mamosarovor Tibetan Restaurant
Sichuan
The friendly Tibetan family that runs this restaurant serves a few local Sichuan favourites and a much wider variety of Tibetan dishes, including raw yak…
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Sichuan
Stalls line the riverbank, but to eat like a local head here, where you can try all manner of simmering stews (沙锅; shāguō, from ¥18) or gorge on cool yet…
