Get ready to indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of Chengdu, China, as we take you on a culinary journey through the city’s vibrant street food scene. Known for its incredible Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu offers a wide array of spicy and delicious dishes that will leave you craving for more. Join us as we explore four classic Chengdu foods that are a must-try for any food lover.
Our first stop on this Chinese street food tour is a local dumpling stall. Unlike dumplings found in other parts of China, Chengdu dumplings are boiled and smothered in a rich and spicy chili oil sauce. The combination of the tender dumplings and fiery sauce is incredibly satisfying. While the filling could have been more substantial, we highly recommend trying the red chili oil wontons for a truly authentic Szechuan experience.
Next up is a famous dish in Sichuan cuisine – rabbit. In Chengdu, locals love their rabbit served in a numbing and spicy Szechuan sauce. However, we decided to try a unique twist by enjoying the rabbit on top of noodles. We visited a local rabbit noodle joint and savored bowls of rabbit noodles and beef noodle soup. The thin slices of rabbit, infused with chilies, ginger, and onions, were poured over a thick and spicy chili oil broth, creating a burst of flavors that delighted our taste buds.
After indulging in the delicious Sichuan noodles, we ventured to an original fly restaurant called Mingting Fandian. Fly restaurants, though traditionally known for their less-than-sanitary conditions, now offer clean and delectable food. At Mingting, we savored a variety of dishes, including river carp, spicy pork blood, spare ribs, fried sticky rice strips, Sichuan sausages, twice-cooked pork, and pig brain tofu. Each dish was bursting with flavors that showcased the mastery of Sichuan cuisine.
To conclude our Chinese street food tour of Chengdu, we couldn’t leave without experiencing one of the most famous foods in Sichuan – hot pot. We found a local hot pot restaurant that serves a spicy and delectable 9-section hot pot, always bustling with customers. The hot pot experience was a true delight, with an array of fresh ingredients to cook in the flavorful broth. It was the perfect finale to our food-filled adventure.
If you’re planning a visit to Chengdu, be sure to check out my blog post on Chengdu street food for a comprehensive food tour guide. It features all the addresses and details of the locations we visited in this Chinese street food video.
Don’t forget to follow along on the Chengdu food tour map, allowing you to embark on your own Foodrangin’ adventure in this culinary paradise.
Thank you for joining us on this gastronomic journey through Chengdu’s street food scene. Stay tuned for more exciting street food tours from around the world.
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