Hospitality is never easy, and the Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the 10th time to recognize the  people and places in Chengdu, that keep us fed, watered, and happy – giving thanks to the places that make this city such an incredible place  to live!

A big thank you to the 2800+ people that took the time to nominate their favourite people, and places. 

Voting is Now Open!

The top ten most nominated placed in each category are now going to go through a public vote – which will run until 23:59 on 26.03.2026.

Scan the QR code in the poster below, give authorization, click “VOTE NOW! Chengdu-Expat Awards”, then place your votes.‍‍

There’s no need to log in, each profile may only vote once, in each category. The winners will be revealed at the Awards Party on the 4th of April (more info below).

 

So, who did you nominate?

The Nominees

In alphabetic order per category

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Best Hotel

Fairmont Chengdu (Palm Springs)

Grand Hyatt Chengdu

Grand ParcVue Hotel Residence Chengdu

Hyatt Centric The Ring Chengdu

InterContinental Chengdu Century City

Niccolo Chengdu

Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu

Upper House Chengdu

Waldorf Astoria Chengdu

W Chengdu


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Best Brunch

CASA

Chí wù ān

Cycle Life

FIELDS Concord

GILI’S

G’s Bistro & Brunch

MangMang

Sirius Lee’s Fantasy Café

Tivano Weekend Brunch

W Chengdu


💡

Best Newcomer

Aladdin Arab Restaurant

Black Rose Coffee

Brave Kitchen

CASA

FLAT 2.0

Lộc Lộc Vietnamese Eatery

Mamacita

NUART Jinjiang

The Drinkery

ZamZam Pakistani & Indian Restaurant


🤸

Best Sporting Community

B Active

CIBA (Chengdu International Badminton Association)

CIFL (Chengdu International Football League)

Chengdu Laowai Runners

Chengdu Pandas Rugby Club

Chengdu Pickleball Social

Football Fun by eChinaCareers

Pitch Please Ladies FC

Supermonkey

The Royal Pickleball Club Chengdu at Grand ParcVue


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Best Reoccurring Event

Big Business Breakfast

Burns Night

Chengdu Comedy Club

Chunyou Music Festival

Football Fun by eChinaCareers

HappaHappa Pop-up

Saturday Night Salsa @Mesos

Spittoon Chengdu Book Club

Wednesday Quiz Night at Brave

Young Professionals Mixer


♥️

Hospitality of the Year 

Flora | Brave Kitchen

Fred I Wild West Taproom

Maggie I Tim’s Bar-B-Q

Matthias I Mesos

Lily I FIELDS Concord

Rita I Rita’s

Robin I Mamacita

Rosa l Brave Kitchen

Sue l GlLl’S

Zoe l Kez Cakes


🛵

Best Restaurant for Delivery

Curry Queen

Del Posto

FANHO

GILI’S

Grains n’Beans

Lộc Lộc Vietnamese Eatery

Peter’s Tex Mex

Sirius Lee’s Fantasy Café

Spice Magic

Yalla Yalla


🍕

Best Pizza

Andy’s Pizza

Blue Social Cantina

CASA

Crust Pizza&Beyond

Di Napoli

Forno dello Zio

Gli Azzurri

Mangia Pizzeria

Pizza Corner

Pizza Marina


 

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Best Burger

Barbemoo

Blue Frog

Bomber Burger

Burger Austine

Gino Wu

Kaiser Burger

Pallet

Ralph’s Bar

Shake Shack

Wild West Taproom

 


 

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Best Restaurant

Barbemoo

Blue Social Cantina

CASA

FIELDS Concord

GILI’S

Gli Azzurri

Mesos

Palm Cha Cha

Rite Bite

Tivano


 

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Best Bar 

Brazzers

Chinese Room

Jah Bar

Leg and Whistle

Mr. Shufu

Ralph’s Bar

The Beer Nest

The Office

Tim’s Bar-B-Q

Wild West Taproom


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Best Nightclub

Bamboo

Berlin Room

Bottle Live Club

Butterfly

CliniC

FLAT 2.0

GONG 2.0

Orangutan Bunker

Playhouse

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Scan To Vote

 

Scan the QR code above, click “VOTE NOW! Chengdu-Expat Awards”, then place your votes.

Please note that giving cash or gift incentives to persuade people to vote is not allowed. If we find out, action will be taken.

 

70% of the vote will be decided by Chengdu-Expat followers, and 30% by a panel of expert judges. On the 28th of March we will release the shortlist, revealing the Top 3 in each category.

The results will be announced at the Awards Party on 4th April.

 

April 4: The Party!

 

Don’t miss out on a night of glitz and glamour, at W Chengdu’s decadent SPARK Bar. Walk the red carpet, enjoy the live band, catch views of the city and celebrate the people and communities that make Chengdu so great to live in on Saturday 4th April. Places are limited so please RSVP early to avoid disappointment.

 

There will also be awards, photo booths, live music, lucky draws, 200+ great people and more! Tickets include 3 drinks.

Pre-sale Tickets are available till April 1st.

160RMB, incl. 3 drinks.

After April 1st, tickets are 200RMB.

Scan To Buy Tickets

Tickets always sell out – so please RSVP early

SPARK | 28F, W Chengdu

4th April 2026‍

19:30 – 22:30

300 Jiaozi Avenue, Gaoxin District

成都市高新区交子大道300号


10 Years Thanks To You!

This is the 10th Chengdu-Expat Awards, and marks 10 years of our platform in the community. Thank you to everyone that reads, comments, and shares our articles. You make serving the Chengdu community so worth while.

Get ready to Party!

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