Sichuan Hot Pot
A communal hot pot whose best-known broths layer dried chillies, Sichuan pepper and fermented seasonings.
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Sichuan Food 四川
Bold, layered and far more than just spicy
Sichuan food is famous for málà—the tingling combination of chilli and Sichuan pepper—but its real signature is contrast: fragrant, sour, sweet, smoky and deeply savory flavors often share the same table.
Classic foods
Classic foods from Sichuan
Mapo Tofu
Soft tofu in a deeply savory, chilli-red sauce with the tingle of Sichuan pepper.
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Fuqi Feipian
Thin slices of beef and selected offal dressed with chilli oil, Sichuan pepper and crunchy aromatics.
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Dan Dan Noodles
Small portions of wheat noodles seasoned with chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, preserved vegetables and minced pork.
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Twice-Cooked Pork
Slices of pork belly cooked twice with fermented bean paste, leeks and peppers.
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Bobo Chicken
Skewers of chicken and vegetables steeped in a fragrant, chilli-red Sichuan sauce.
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Zhong Dumplings
Chengdu pork dumplings dressed with aromatic chilli oil and sweetened soy sauce.
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