Chengdu Mala Pilgrimage — The Home of Hot Pot and Mapo Tofu
A one-day itinerary visiting hot pot, Mapo tofu, and chuan chuan in Chengdu, the capital of mala. For hot pot, it is safe to order the Yuanyang hot pot, which features separate spicy red and mild white broths. Since evening wait times at famous hot pot restaurants are typically 1 to 2 hours, aim for daytime hours. The best restaurants are concentrated around Chunxi Road Station on Subway Lines 2 and 3.
Shujiuxiang Hot Pot
Shujiuxiang Hotpot
Xiaolongkan Hotpot (Xiaolongkan Chunxi Road Branch)
Xiaolongkan Hotpot (Chunxi Road)
Chen Mapo Tofu (Luomas Total Score)
Chen Mapo Tofu (Luomashi flagship)
Kuanzhai Xiangzi
Kuanzhai Alley
Truth (锦里古街)
Jinli Ancient Street
Shujiuxiang Hot Pot
Shujiuxiang Hotpot
A renowned authentic hot pot restaurant recognized by Chengdu locals. The spicy mala flavor of the beef fat red broth is intense, so I recommend the half-and-half white broth.
Xiaolongkan Hotpot (Xiaolongkan Chunxi Road Branch)
Xiaolongkan Hotpot (Chunxi Road)
The hometown branch of a representative Chengdu hot pot brand that has expanded nationwide. Tripe and duck tongue are popular toppings.
Chen Mapo Tofu (Luomas Total Score)
Chen Mapo Tofu (Luomashi flagship)
Founded in 1862, the original long-standing restaurant that created Mapo Doufu. The numbing spiciness of the Sichuan peppercorns is the true taste of Sichuan.
Kuanzhai Xiangzi
Kuanzhai Alley
Take a snack tour featuring dishes like Chuan Chuan and Dan Dan noodles in a street restored to resemble a Qing Dynasty alley. The Samdaepo rice cake pounding performance is also a must-see.
Truth (锦里古街)
Jinli Ancient Street
A night view hotspot and food street next to Wuhou Temple. A course to conquer Sichuan snacks, including rabbit head dishes and mala potatoes.
