When you travel to Chengdu, you must try the rich and varied cuisines, each of which is unique and memorable. The following are some of the must-try Chengdu cuisines:
Mapo Tofu: Mapo Tofu is a representative dish of Chengdu, which has a great reputation for being numbing, spicy, hot and fragrant. The tender tofu is served with spicy and flavorful seasonings and tender minced meat.
Long Chaoshou: Long Chaoshou is a famous snack in Chengdu, also known as Chengdu Chaoshou. It is characterized by its thin skin and tender filling, as well as its fresh and tasty soup. A bowl of steaming hot Dragon Dumpling can not only warm your stomach, but also warm your heart.
Chuanchuan(Skewers): Chuanchuan are a common street snack in Chengdu, similar to hot pot grilled food. Various ingredients are skewered on bamboo sticks and then cooked in a spicy soup base, making it both convenient and delicious to eat. Recommended to try Chunxi Road's skewers, its soup base is delicious and the ingredients are fresh.
Fuqi Feipian: Fuqi Feipian is a cold dish with beef and beef mince as the main ingredient, with tender meat, rich seasoning, and spicy and refreshing taste, it is a classic of Chengdu snacks.
Dan Dan Noodle: Dan Dan Noodle is one of the traditional snacks in Chengdu, known for its uniquely spicy flavor and smooth, tender noodles. The thin noodles and crispy bacon are delicious and refreshing in the mouth, making them one of the best noodles in Sichuan.
Sweet Water: Sweet Water is loved by diners for its unique sweet flavor and tender noodles. The production of sweet water is characterized by the preparation of noodles and the combination of seasonings, which makes it sweet but not greasy, and is a refreshing dish among Chengdu snacks.
Also worth trying are Er Sister's Rabbit Dings, Zhong Shui Dumplings, Fatty Intestine Vermicelli, Hot and Sour Bean Paste, and Braised Vegetables. Chengdu's snacks are not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a cultural experience. Behind every snack lies the Chengdu people's love of life and pursuit of good food.