Chongqing Food Adventure
Spicy mountain city flavors - begin your taste bud adventure!
🔥 Chongqing Hot Pot
Traditional Nine-Square Hot Pot
The soul of Chongqing cuisine. The nine-square design allows different ingredients to cook at optimal temperatures. Beef tallow broth creates a rich, aromatic base that's numbing, spicy, and fragrant - the ultimate Chongqing food experience.
💡 Ordering Guide
Must-Try Dishes: Beef Tripe, Duck Intestine, Pork Aorta, Brain, Small Fish
Dipping Sauce: Sesame oil + minced garlic + cilantro + salt (local standard)
Spice Relief: Soy Milk, Ice Jelly, Brown Rice Cakes
🏆 Local Recommended Hot Pot Restaurants
Pei Jie Lao Hot Pot
The most popular hot pot spot with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients
Average: ¥100-150
Zhou Shi Xiong Big Knife Kidney Hot Pot
Specialty: thinly sliced kidney, crispy and tender with no gamey taste
Average: ¥90-130
Yu Wei Xiao Yu Hot Pot
Recommended on "A Bite of China", time-honored brand with quality guarantee
Average: ¥80-120
🍜 Chongqing Noodles
Pea & Minced Pork Noodles (Wan Zha Mian)
The top breakfast choice for Chongqing locals. Soft peas combined with flavorful minced pork, perfectly blended with numbing and spicy seasonings - every bite delivers authentic Chongqing taste.
🍽️ Noodle Ordering Guide
Noodle Type: Thin noodles absorb flavor better, wide noodles are more chewy
Spice Adjustment: You can request "mild spicy" or "no chili"
Classic Combo: Noodles + fried egg + soy milk = perfect breakfast
🏆 Famous Noodle Shops
Flower Market Pea Noodles
Representative Chongqing noodles, excellent pea noodles
Average: ¥15-25
Qin Yun Grandma's Noodle Stall
Recommended on "A Bite of China", numbing and spicy flavors
Average: ¥12-20
🍢 Skewers Hot Pot
Hot Pot Skewers
The budget-friendly version of hot pot. Ingredients on bamboo skewers, priced per stick - perfect for any budget. Cooked fresh in boiling broth, delivering that signature Chongqing numbing spice.
💡 Skewer Eating Tips
Best Combo: Dry dip (chili powder + crushed peanuts + sesame) is essential
Budget Tip: Load up on veggies and beef skewers for best value
Hidden Gem: Finish with instant noodles to soak up all the flavors
🏆 Popular Skewer Restaurants
Li Ji Skewers
Time-honored Chongqing brand with rich broth
Average: ¥60-90
Small Gizzard Skewers
Specialty: chicken gizzards, crispy and refreshing texture
Average: ¥50-80
🍲 Jianghu Cuisine
Chili Chicken (La Zi Ji)
The signature dish of Chongqing's "Jianghu" cuisine. Hunt for crispy chicken pieces buried in dried chilies - numbing, spicy, and aromatic. Perfect with beer.
🍺 Jianghu Cuisine Pairings
Classic Combo: Chili Chicken + Blood Curd + Beer = Chongqing night snack standard
Spice Relief: Order stir-fried vegetables or tomato egg soup to balance the heat
Staple Choice: Rice is essential, or try fried rice
🏆 Authentic Jianghu Restaurants
Yang Ji Long Fu
Famous Jianghu restaurant, exceptional chili chicken
Average: ¥80-120
Xu Ding Sheng Folk Dishes
Affordable prices, authentic flavors
Average: ¥60-90
🍡 Local Snacks
Sour & Spicy Sweet Potato Noodles
Made from sweet potato starch, sour and spicy flavors stimulate appetite. Found everywhere in streets and alleys.
Recommended Locations: Jiefangbei Food Street, Ciqikou Ancient Town
Price: ¥8-15
Chili Oil Wontons
Chongqing-style wontons with thin wrappers, generous filling, and fragrant chili oil.
Recommended Locations: Wu Wontons, various noodle shops
Price: ¥12-20
Brown Sugar Ice Jelly
Perfect hot pot companion, cooling and spice-relieving, essential in summer.
Recommended Locations: Hot pot restaurants, snack streets
Price: ¥6-12
🚶 Food Exploration Routes
Jiefangbei Route: Jiefangbei Food Street → Bayi Road Food Street → Hongya Cave Food Street
Ciqikou Route: Ancient Town Hemp Flowers → Ancient Town Chicken Gizzards → Various Traditional Snacks
Nanshan Route: Loquat Garden Hot Pot → Nanshan Spring Chicken → One Tree Hill Viewing Platform
💡 Chongqing Food Practical Tips
Spice Level: If you can't handle spice, always specify "mild spicy" or "no chili" when ordering
Dining Times: Avoid peak hours (12:00-13:00, 18:00-19:30) to reduce waiting time
Payment Methods: Most restaurants accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, but some small shops only take cash
Food Safety: Choose popular restaurants, check ingredient freshness, enjoy spicy food in moderation