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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jiuzhaigou National Park
The fanciest Tibetan restaurant in Jiuzhaigou, this excellent establishment is run by the same family behind Zhuo Ma’s Homestay (Zhuo Ma’s brother, Ke Zhu…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Stop in for tasty Tibetan dishes (and beers) – the meat pie (牛肉烤饼; niúròukăobĭng; ¥58) is extremely tasty, and large enough for leftovers that can make an…
Chengdu
A very modern take on the traditional dumpling joints – there are several enticing varieties to choose from, including a number of more adventurous…
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…
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…
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…
Emei Shan
As surprising as it is delightful, this tiny cliffside cafe reaches beyond the standard Sichuan noodle menu to include jiānbing (煎饼; ¥25), something…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sichuan
Your breakfast dreams are answered at this delightful, and unexpected, European-style bakery selling custard tarts, croissants, small pizzas and other…
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…
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…
Chengdu
This excellent volunteer-staffed vegetarian restaurant and the atmospheric teahouse that surrounds it are on Wenshu Monastery's grounds. There's also a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sichuan
A friendly restaurant-cum-teahouse serving upmarket Tibetan dishes in a dining room decorated with mani stones (stones inscribed with mantras) and with…
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…
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…
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 …
