Restaurants in Chengdu
Sichuanese is one of China's most popular cuisines, and Chengdu is the best place to discover its spicy and tasty dishes, with most restaurants located in the city centre. Locals love traditional hotpots at Weidao Jianghu and golden carp at rustic Baguo Buyi. The Celestial Court at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido offers Sichuanese fine dining, and for a change from Sichuanese, there's Cantonese at the elegant Gingko and northern Indian at Tandoor Indian Cuisine.
Celestial Court at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido
Classic Sichuanese
Centrally located Celestial Court, in the heart of the business district,
impresses diners with a sumptuous take on local cuisine. Fresh seasonal
ingredients are expertly compiled by some of the region's most talented
chefs. Attracting a well-dressed mix of hotel residents and local business
diners, the opulent oriental interior perfectly complements the elegant
menu.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Address
15, Section 1, Ren Min Zhong Road, Chengdu 610015
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8676 8999
Gingko
Chinese by the river
The elegant city-centre Gingko restaurant draws the city's best-dressed crowd
to dine on speciality dishes from across China. Riverside views and house
specialities like king crab steamed with peppercorns (jiaozi zheng
guiyu make it worth the high prices. There's also a bar for good
cocktails on comfortable sofas overlooking the river. Reserve in
advance.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11am-10pm
Address
12, Lin Jiang Zhong Lu, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8555 5588
Transport
Taxi
Veranda Bridge Restaurant
Elegance on the Jin
Spanning the Jin River in downtown Chengdu, the elegant Veranda Bridge
Restaurant occupies an entire bridge. Dine on delicious traditional Sichuan
dishes or choose from the extensive selection of seafood whilst enjoying the
excellent views of Chengdu's changing skyline.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
Anshun Bridge, 66 Binjiang Dong Lu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8444 6888
Transport
Taxi
Wei Dao Jiang Hu
Classic Sichuan hotpot
Weidao Jianghu in the Jinniu District serves four different styles of Sichuan
Hot Pot - one super spicy, the others non-spicy. Choose from a range of
meats, seafood and vegetables and cook them all together in a broth of your
choice. Steamy, fragrant and boisterous, this is a great local dining
experience.
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Opening Hours
Daily 9am-2pm & 5pm to 9pm
Address
9, Xi San Duan, Yihuan Lu, Jinniu District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8757 6673
Tandoor Indian Cuisine
Authentic Indian experience
Chengdu's only Indian restaurant specialises in authentic dishes from
northern India. Delicious and fresh dishes include the murgh malai
kabob, chicken in ginger-garlic paste mixed with cheese, coriander,
chilli, cinnamon and anisette. The elegant Indian-designed Tandoor Indian
Cuisine has high ceilings and wooden rafters. There are nightly performances
of traditional Indian dance.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-2pm & 5.30pm-10.30pm
Address
4, Duan, Renmin Nan Lu 34, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8555 1958
Transport
Taxi
Fiesta Thai
Sichuan spices
In typical Sichuan fashion, the Thai dishes at city-centre Fiesta Thai are
significantly hotter than their more authentic counterparts. Those that
aren't keen on excessive spice admire the setting - high ceilings, polished
wooden floors and elegantly-attired waiting staff make for a pleasant
escape.
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Opening Hours
Daily 5pm-10.30pm
Address
6, Linjiang Zhong Lu, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8545 4530
Transport
Taxi
Baguo Buyi
Rustic, regional Sichuanese
The charming city-centre restaurant Baguo Buyi offers fresh local fare in
rustic surroundings. Dried corn stalks and red peppers hang from the
ceiling. Locals love the tofu and golden carp, doufu jiyu, and the
more adventurous can try the regional delicacy of gelatinous green turtle
stewed with taro (yuer shao jiayu). Reserve in advance.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 5pm-10pm
Address
Section 19, 8 Guangfuqiao Beijie, Nanjiao Park, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8509 5888
Transport
Taxi
Grandma's Kitchen
Homely Alpine charm
For homesick travellers, city-centre Grandma's Kitchen offers foreign dishes
like steak and fried chicken in a cosy atmosphere. Wooden chairs, gingham
cushions and framed photos create an American country home atmosphere.
There's also a small library with foreign paperbacks. Grandma's Deli next
door offers sandwiches and homemade desserts.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8.30am-12am; Sat & Sun 8am-12am
Address
75, Kehua Bei Lu, Chengdu 610016
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8524 2835
Transport
Taxi
Cafe Paname
Simple vegetarian
This minimalist city centre café serves simple vegetarian dishes like quiches
and salads at reasonable price. Guests relax at Cafe Paname with wireless
Internet and browse books from the bookshelf. There are also great
cocktails, including Margaritas and Daquiris.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
143, Ke Hua Bei Lu, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 130 1823 6092
Transport
Taxi
