The Chongqing Mala Hot Pot Grand Journey — The Night in the Fortress is Spicy
A course to conquer authentic Hongyu Hot Pot and Xiaomian in Chongqing, the birthplace of hot pot. Chongqing hot pot is oilier and spicier than Chengdu's, so the local way is to dip the ingredients in the sesame oil sauce with plenty of garlic. Combining the night view of Hongyadong with a hot pot dinner makes for a perfect day. As it is a mountainous city, be prepared for uphill climbs when walking.
Feijie Lao Hotpot (Jiefangbei Branch)
Peijie Lao Huoguo (Jiefangbei)
Bai Hao Chi Jie (八一好吃街)
Bayi Haochi Street
Hongyadong
Hongyadong
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Huashi Wanza Mian (花市豌杂面)
Huashi Wanza Noodles
Feijie Lao Hotpot (Jiefangbei Branch)
Peijie Lao Huoguo (Jiefangbei)
Ranked #1 among Chongqing hot pot restaurants. Beef tongue and maodu are popular toppings, but the wait is killer, so visiting during the day is recommended.
Bai Hao Chi Jie (八一好吃街)
Bayi Haochi Street
The food street next to Jiefangbei. You can try Chongqing snacks like Sansheng Tangyuan and Suanlafen all in one alley.
Hongyadong
Hongyadong
A night view hotspot and food town in an 11-story wooden building atop a cliff. Snack time while overlooking the river at the gourmet street on the 4th floor.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Ciqikou Ancient Town
The food street of a thousand-year-old town. The line in front of Cheonmahwa, the original shop for Mahua (twisted doughnuts), is a famous specialty, and spicy stinky tofu is also well-known.
Huashi Wanza Mian (花市豌杂面)
Huashi Wanza Noodles
A long-standing, top-ranked Chongqing Xiaomian restaurant. The meatball noodles with peas and black bean sauce toppings are perfect for a morning hangover cure.
