My Top 10 Unbeatable Restaurants in Chongqing 🌶️🍲✨

These are the spots I always go back to in Chongqing, covering all my cravings! 🤩

1️⃣ Wangxing Beef (Wangxing Niurou) 旺兴牛肉 (Shuangbei 双碑)

OMG, I’m obsessed with their Crystal Beef (Shuijing Niurou) 水晶牛肉! It’s unbelievably tender, and the hot pot broth is packed with flavor. You have to try it! 🥩

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2️⃣ Xuan Hot Pot (Xuan Huoguo) 煊火锅 (Guanyinqiao 观音桥)

This is an authentic, old-school hot pot spot hidden in a residential building! The famous actress Gao Yuanyuan even made a special trip to Chongqing just to eat here. The broth is fragrant and perfectly spicy. 🌶️ Plus, they have Mung Bean Shaved Ice with Tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) 🍧 for just one RMB! What a steal! 🙋

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3️⃣ Yuechu Shanjiguan (Cantonese Chicken Restaurant) 粤厨山鸡馆 (Dalongshan 大龙山)

For authentic Chaoshan (Teochew) cuisine in Chongqing, this is the place! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the flavors are just spot-on for my taste. 🐔

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4️⃣ Xiang Hot Pot (Xiang Huoguo) 响火锅 (Daping 大坪)

You’ll find this gem on a street corner in Daping, and it’s always buzzing with locals—that’s how you know it’s good! The flavor is totally authentic. My absolute favorite is their fall-off-the-bone Braised Chicken Feet (Pa Jijiao) 耙鸡脚. 🔥

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5️⃣ Dayan Pickled Vegetable Rice Noodles (Dayan Suancai Mixian) 大堰酸菜米线 (Dayan Cun 大堰村)

The pickled mustard greens (Suancai) 酸菜 here are legendary, the absolute best! They make the rice noodles soak up all the delicious, tangy flavor. 🍜

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6️⃣ Guimaohuo Shredded Ginger Rabbit (Guimaohuo Jiangsi Tu) 鬼冒火姜丝兔 (Guanyinqiao 观音桥)

I’m head-over-heels for their Shredded Ginger Rabbit (Jiangsi Tu) 姜丝兔! 🐰 Their Frog in a Basin (Penpen Wa) 盆盆蛙 is also a must-try. Fun fact: it’s on Dianping’s (China’s Yelp) “Must-Eat List”!

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7️⃣ Zhongdu Taro Ball Dessert (Zhongdu Yuyuan) 中渡芋圆 (Shapingba 沙坪坝)

Okay, this one gets mixed reviews, hahaha, but I personally think it’s delicious! 😋 The only catch is that it’s a little pricey for the portion size.

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8️⃣ Eat Me Brunch (Huangnibang 黄泥磅)

It was love at first bite at this adorable cafe! I’ve been back so many times, and the quality is always consistent. You HAVE to order their Cheese, Bacon, and Egg Croissant (Qisi Peigen Dan Kesong) 起司培根蛋可颂. 🥐

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9️⃣ Tongxi Pickled Vegetable Chicken (Tongxi Suancai Ji) 同喜酸菜鸡 (Beibei 北碚)

The only downside? It’s a bit far for me! 😭 But it’s so worth the trip. The flavor is incredible, and trust me, you MUST add taro (Yu’er) 芋儿 to your order.

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🔟 Mazhatun Dry Pot (Mazhatun Xiangguo) 麻扎屯香锅 (Huahuiyuan 花卉园)

Whatever you do, order the Tiger Skin Chicken Feet (Hupi Fengzhao) 虎皮凤爪! 🐾 They are so tender they melt in your mouth. Best of all, it’s super affordable! 💰

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