Must-see restaurants in Sichuan

  • Hēilóngjiāng Dōngběi Jiǎozi

    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…

  • 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…

  • Nuorilang Junction Tourist Service Center

    Jiuzhaigou National Park

    Above the central bus stops at the junction of Jiuzhaigou's three main valleys, the tourist centre has a selection of buffet dining available for ¥68, ¥98…

  • Baita Jie

    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…

  • Wáng Páng Zi Nǎi Tāngmiàn

    Sichuan

    One step up from a street stall, this open-fronted place a block back from the river and on a quiet street, serves nai tang mian (奶汤面) – noodles in a…

  • Zigong Walking Street

    Sichuan

    Lined with many shops, the highlights of this street are the small vendors who wheel their fresh noodles, dumplings and other tasty delights here to sell…

  • Yíbīn Ránmiàn

    Chengdu

    This simple place does a great job of Yibin-style ránmiàn (宜宾然面) noodles and a handful of other Sichuan noodle and dumpling dishes, plus it's open around…

  • Mike's Pizza

    Chengdu

    Legit pizza is served on the small, flowery terrace of this relaxed spot in the heart of Tongzilin's bar district. They also do sandwiches and salads,…

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