The spicy and fragrant hot pot, the fragrant noodles, and the soft and sweet rice balls...... Each cuisine carries the unique flavor and culture of Chongqing. If you plan to travel to Chongqing, this food guide must not be missed!
1. Chongqing hot pot: the soul of spicy rivers and lakes
Recommended reason: No trip to Chongqing is complete without hot pot! Chongqing hot pot is famous for its spicy and fresh aroma, the bottom of the butter pot is tumbling with the aroma of Sichuan pepper and chili, and the classic ingredients such as hairy tripe, yellow throat and duck intestines are shabu-shabu, which instantly ignites the taste buds.
Recommended Store:
Yuwei Xiaoyu Hot Pot: "A Bite of China" is recommended, the taste is authentic.
Tips: If you can't eat spicy, you can choose Mandarin Duck Pot, but it is recommended to try slightly spicy to feel the soul of Chongqing hot pot.
2. Chongqing noodles: the spicy temptation of breakfast
Recommended reason: A day for Chongqing people starts with a bowl of noodles. The alkaline water surface is paired with spicy seasoning, plus chopped peanuts, chopped green onions and peacocks, which is simple but endless.
Recommended Store:
Qin Yun's old lady stall noodles: It was once rated as the first place in the "Top 50 Small Noodles in Chongqing".
Tips: You can try two ways to eat "dry yo" (dry mix) and "noodle soup" to feel the different flavors.
3. Hot and sour noodles: Sour and appetizing street food
Recommended reason: Hot and sour noodles are the representative of Chongqing street food, sweet potato vermicelli Q elastic and smooth, with hot and sour soup and crushed peanuts, one bite, sour and appetizing.
Recommended Store:
Bayi Road Delicious Street: There are many hot and sour noodle stalls here, and any one of them will not step on the thunder.
Tips: Hot and sour noodles have a high degree of spiciness, so it is recommended to pair them with a cup of ice powder or cold shrimp to relieve spiciness.
4. Mao Xuewang: Spicy and fragrant Jianghu cuisine
Recommended reason: Mao Xuewang is a representative of Chongqing Jianghu cuisine, duck blood, hairy belly, yellow throat, eel and other ingredients are tumbling in red oil, spicy and fragrant, rich in taste.
Recommended Store:
Ciqikou Ancient Town Mao Xuewang: A time-honored brand in the ancient town, the taste is authentic.
Tips: Mao Xuewang has a high spicy degree, so it is recommended to eat it with rice.
5. Yamashiro glutinous rice balls: the perfect combination of sweet and glutinous
Recommended reason: After eating spicy food, come to a bowl of Shancheng glutinous rice balls to relieve spicy and greasy. The soft glutinous glutinous rice balls are wrapped in sesame filling, which is sweet and delicious, and is one of the favorite desserts of Chongqing people.
Recommended Store:
Bayi Road Delicious Street: There are many dessert shops selling glutinous rice balls, which have a delicate taste.
Tips: You can try brown sugar mash rice balls, which are sweet and sour, and have a unique flavor.
6. Spicy Chicken: A spicy and crispy classic Sichuan dish
Reason for recommendation: Spicy chicken is a classic Sichuan dish in Chongqing, the chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the pepper is fragrant, and it is spicy and enjoyable to eat.
Recommended Store:
Lin Zhongle Spicy Chicken: A time-honored brand on Geyue Mountain, the originator of spicy chicken.
Tips: Spicy chicken has more chili peppers than chicken, so you should pick slowly when eating them, and don't miss the delicious chicken hidden in the chili peppers.
