Food

Lusting after a proper cup of joe in Chengdu? The Chengdu-Expat team spills the beans on where best to get your daily caffeine hit in the ‘Du. Long gone are the days in South West China where the only coffee drinks

7 Must Eat Dishes in ChengduBeyond the classics…We love Mapo Tofu, Twice Cooked Pork and Gong Bao (yes Kung Pow) Chicken, but there’s so much more to food in Chengdu than these old time favorites. We want to show you the

Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you.

 Pizza, Pasta and Plenty of choice.Here’s our comprehensive list of all the Italian restaurants in the City. Gli Azzuri Gli Azzurri, Italian Restaurant, most likely the best Italian in Chengdu, brought to you by a former Ritz-Carlton Chef.Before located in iBox,

15 years ago, the only Chinese beers anyone was used to cracking open were weak, mass-produced lagers like Tsingtao, Snow or Harbin… Whilst these pair okay with local grub, in the last 5 years, breweries in Sichuan have begun to

Whether you’re craving some Tapas, Enchilada’s or Paella we’ve got you covered.Here’s a list of the Spanish Restaurants in the City.La Picada Spanish Restaurant A traditional tapas restaurant (before called Innovate Food) with Spanish classics such as paella. You can find

• If you’re in need of a push or a reason to get out of the house and soak up some rays, perhaps a big ‘ole brunch with your buds will satisfy your cravings.• A good brunch used to be

After Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing, Chengdu becomes the 4th destination of the Michelin Guide in Chinese mainland. The Michelin Guide globally recognized for its professional restaurant recommendations will certainly offer you a valuable guidance for delicious and noteworthy dining experience

Food plays a central role in all celebrations in China and especially that of Chinese New Year. Unlike the ‘Thanksgiving Turkey’ or ‘Christmas Ham’ which are cultural standards in the West, festival foods can vary greatly from region to region

This is one of our favourite pieces from food writer Jordan Porter – who isn’t in the city anymore, but his ways to win at winter have never felt fresher. If you’re finding winter tough in the city, here’s some

If you’re spending Christmas in Chengdu this year then you’re in luck, as there is an abundance of events, parties, restaurant offers and delicious hotel dinners for you to get involved in in the city over the festive season.We will

 • China marketing firms have gone collaboration mad in the last few years, with Hey Tea & Fendi turning our WeChat moments yellow a few months ago, Gucci & North Face, and Oatley & almost everyone – just to name

Chengdu is a UNSECO World City of Gastronomy, and famous globally for its cuisine. It has tens of thousands of restaurants, and amazing food around every corner – but sometimes the choice can be overwhelming. Are expats and visitors able

Where to Brunch in ChengduRise and shine this Sunday morning with a brunch to kick-start that lazy weekend feeling. Here are our top picks of places to brunch in Chengdu which will help you satisfy that craving whatever your budget.We’ve

We’ve only just gotten over Christmas… but Chinese new year is HERE!Chinese New Year, specifically Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration, which often leaves big cities deserted.It can be hard to figure out what to do during Chinese New

Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. We’re all missing home, just a little more than usual this year so we have put together a list of the places in the

We were more than excited last year when Michelin rocked up at the temple of Chuancai and cast it’s decerning eyes on Chengdu’s food and beverage scene – but the 2022 recommendations left us a little wanting.We had wondered how

Whether this weekend is about resurrection, Ramadan…. or bread that isn’t risen – for you, we all could use a reason to come together, with friends and loved ones, after a shaky few weeks in the city.COVID Case numbers remain low,

Whether you’re looking forward to a night out with your sweetheart or looking to make a new connection, romance is in the air.Check out where to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 in Chengdu.1. RestaurantsG’s Bistro & Brunch Deal: see the poster

2022 Chengdu Michelin Restaurant GuideThere isn’t a doubt in our mind that Chengdu has one of the best food scenes in China, and maybe even the world. Never mind that it is a UNESCO city of gastronomy (yawn, so is