In Chengdu, hotpot is not only a kind of food, but also a culture and an attitude to life. Whether it’s a chilly winter day or a hot summer day, the streets of the heart of Sichuan are always filled with the aroma of hot pot, attracting diners from all directions. So, which best hotpot restaurant in Chengdu is the best?
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Houtang Old Hotpot (吼堂老火锅)
- Address: 1-3F, No. 94 Dongdajie Street Section (near Yixue Lane)
- Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 | 16:30-03:00
As the face of Chengdu’s local hotpot scene, Houtang Old Hotpot not only has authentic flavours, but is also a great place to take photos. This hotpot restaurant brings together many elements of Chengdu culture, from the decoration style to the dishes, all full of the old Chengdu flavour.
Walking into Houtang Old Hotpot, as if travelling back to the old Chengdu bazaar in the Republic of China in the 1930s and 1940s, the layout of one hall, two cabinets, three stoves and four cases instantly immerses people in that retro atmosphere. The hotpot base here is mellow, spicy but not dry, numbing but not bitter, with fresh ingredients, every bite is the ultimate temptation to the taste buds.
Jiangbei Laozao Hot Pot (江北老灶火锅)
Jiangbei Laozao Hotpot, an old hotpot restaurant that has been open for more than 20 years, has won the favour of many repeat customers thanks to its unique taste and excellent service.
The specialities here, such as Hanging Cage, Mao Maw and Nine-Foot Goose Intestine, are all must-order delicacies for diners. Especially the nine-foot goose intestines are fresh and crispy, melting in your mouth and leaving a lasting taste in your mouth. In addition, Jiangbei Laozao Hot Pot also offers free snacks such as crispy pork and bean curd, which are highly cost-effective. When you eat hotpot here, you can not only taste the authentic Chengdu flavour, but also feel the unique charm of the old hotpot restaurant.
Jincheng Impression Hot Pot (锦城印象火锅)
Jincheng Impression Hot Pot, as one of the few black pearl hot pot restaurants in Chengdu, is top-notch in terms of environment, flavour and value. Located in the bustling city centre, this hotpot restaurant is decorated in a modern yet warm style, making you feel at home as soon as you enter.
The hot pot base of Jincheng Impression is carefully boiled with the finest ingredients, the soup is red and fragrant, and the flavour is mellow but not greasy. The dishes here are fresh and rich, and the presentation is exquisite and beautiful, each dish is like a work of art. Moreover, the service of Jincheng Impression is also very considerate and meticulous, so that people can feel at home while enjoying the food.
Shudaxia Hot Pot (蜀大侠火锅)
As one of the oldest hotpot restaurants in Chengdu, Shudaxia Hotpot has been upgraded to version 3.0. This hotpot restaurant is decorated in black and gold, high-class and stylish, so that you can feel a different atmosphere as soon as you enter.
The hot pot base of Shudaxia is carefully boiled with a variety of spices, which makes the flavour mellow but not greasy, spicy but not dry. The special dishes here, such as Warrior Tripe and Warrior Beef, are carefully made from the finest ingredients and have a fresh and crisp taste.
Wuliguan Hot Pot (五里关火锅)
Wuliguan Hot Pot, this hot pot restaurant is rapidly becoming popular because of the many celebrities’ carding. The hot pot flavour here is really online, both the simmering of the base and the choice of ingredients are very careful.
The dishes of Wuliguan Hot Pot are fresh and rich, and the presentation is exquisite and chic, which makes people’s appetite increase at a glance. Moreover, the service here is also very considerate and meticulous, so that people can enjoy the food while also feeling the shop’s heart and enthusiasm. If you are a star-crossed person who likes to try new things, then Wuliguan Hot Pot is definitely a good place not to be missed.
Wanjie Laozao Hot Pot (万杰老灶火锅)
Wanjie Laozao is an old hot pot restaurant in Chengdu with a deep historical and cultural heritage and adherence to quality. Insisting on and following the raw iron pot, brick stove, wide bench and other elements, everywhere highlights the characteristics of the old stove, the shop’s blue and red colour scheme of the decoration, retro atmosphere, and on the basis of the tradition of adding young people like the elements of the national tide.
Yueman Dajiang Hot Pot (月满大江火锅)
Yueman Dajiang, a hot pot restaurant that perfectly blends Chengdu’s teahouse culture with hot pot culture, offers diners a unique dining experience. The décor is full of old Chengdu flavour, making you feel a sense of intimacy and warmth as soon as you enter.
The hot pot base of Yueman Dajiang is made from the finest ingredients and has a mellow flavour without being greasy. Moreover, the half-metre-long crispy pork is one of the signature dishes here, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious taste that makes it unforgettable. Eating hotpot here, you can not only taste the delicious ingredients and unique hotpot base, but also feel the unique charm of Chengdu teahouse culture.
Yuanli Hotpot (园里火锅)
Yuanli Hotpot, a hotpot restaurant, is noted for its high-end environment and excellent service. With a modern yet cosy decor and an environment comparable to a 4A scenic spot, it is one of the representatives of Chengdu’s foreign hotpot restaurants.
The dishes of Yuanli Hot Pot are fresh and rich, beautifully presented and chic, and the flavour is mellow but not greasy. Whether it is a business banquet or a family dinner, this is a very good choice. Moreover, the service of Yuanli Hot Pot is also very considerate and meticulous, so that people can enjoy the food, but also feel the shop’s heart and enthusiasm.
Western Sichuan Bazi hotpot (川西坝子火锅)
Western Sichuan Bazi hotpot is one of the most popular hot pot restaurants that many people eat. The hotpot base here is carefully simmered with a variety of spices for a mellow and unctuous flavour.
Moreover, the dishes at Sichuan West Damzi are fresh and abundant, affordable and cost-effective. Whether it is a family gathering or a gathering of friends, this is a very good choice. When you eat hotpot here, you can not only taste the delicious ingredients and unique hotpot base, but also feel that strong family atmosphere and affection.
Changhua Sufen Hotpot (厂花素芬九宫格火锅)
This hot pot restaurant has attracted attention for its unique design of the nine palace lattice and delicious hot pot base.
The hotpot base here is carefully boiled with 5 jin of butter and 1 jin of base material, which makes the flavour mellow but not greasy, spicy but not dry. Moreover, the design of nine lattice allows diners to taste different flavours of hotpot base and ingredients at the same time, which is very interesting and practical. Eating hotpot here, you can not only taste the delicious ingredients and unique hotpot base, but also feel that strong hotpot culture and atmosphere.
Chengdu has a wide variety of hot pots with different characteristics, from the retro atmosphere of Houtang Old Hotpot, the old flavour of Jiangbei to the high-end enjoyment of Jincheng Impression Hot Pot…all of them are worth to be tasted and experienced by us. Finally, we hope you can find your favourite hotpot restaurant in Chengdu to enjoy the joy and satisfaction of food!
