Where to eat
Where to eat in Chongqing
The food guide to Chongqing — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Chongqing are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Chongqing
The hotpot is the point: the Chongqing mala (numbing-spicy) hotpot — the fiercest in China. Beyond: the xiaomian (spicy noodles), the suanlafen, the street skewers. The Jiefangbei and Guanyinqiao districts do the night food.
Where the locals eat
Jiefangbei for the downtown hotpot rows; Ciqikou for the old-town snacks; Nanbin Road for the riverside dinner.
The iconic orders
Iconic: the mala hotpot (order the yuanyang if cautious); xiaomian for breakfast; the skewer streets at night.
Common questions
What is Chongqing famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Chongqing?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Chongqing?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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