Chengdu Food Guide for First Timers: Hotpot, Mapo Tofu & Street Snacks
Short answer: Eat hotpot once, mapo tofu once, and dan dan noodles at least twice — and do most of your eating as small, shared plates rather than one big main course per person. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan cuisine, and its signature flavour is mala: la, the heat of dried chillies, plus ma, … Read more