Chengdu, as the food capital of China, has a lot of authentic Chengdu food. Here are some recommendations for Chengdu food:
Mapo Tofu: A traditional Sichuan dish from Chengdu, the tofu is soft and sticky, with minced pork and bean paste, making it spicy and flavorful. Sichuan Hot Pot: Chengdu's hot pot is known for its spicy and numbing flavor, paired with a variety of ingredients such as beef, lamb, duck blood and tripe. Spicy Hot Pot: Similar to hot pot, but simpler and more convenient, ingredients usually include bean skin, tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, etc., with a spicy and savory taste. Mouth-watering Chicken: A traditional cold dish in Chengdu, using chicken with various seasonings for a delicious taste. Skewer: similar to hot pot and spicy hot pot, but with ingredients skewered together for greater convenience and a spicy, crispy flavor. Rabbit Head: One of Chengdu's specialty snacks, rabbit head is divided into several parts for a tender taste. Long Dumpling: A Chengdu specialty consisting of fresh meat stuffing wrapped in a noodle skin, with a delicious taste. Hot Pot Rabbit Head: A Chengdu specialty combining rabbit head and hot pot. Huanhuan Pork: A traditional Sichuan dish from Chengdu, made from pork with garlic and green peppers, it is spicy and flavorful. Fish Scent Shredded Pork: one of the traditional Sichuan dishes in Chengdu, using pork with green onion, ginger, garlic and other ingredients, with a moderately sweet and sour taste and aroma.