Sichuan Hotpot

The king of Chengdu dining. A bubbling cauldron of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns, surrounded by raw ingredients you cook yourself. The mala (numbing-spicy) sensation is addictive. Split pot (yuan yang) lets wimps and warriors eat together.

Hotpot in Chengdu isn't just a meal — it's a social event. Friends gather around a single pot for hours, cooking ingredients as they chat and laugh. The pot keeps bubbling, the spices keep working their magic, and the night keeps going. This is what makes Chengdu such a special city — where food brings people together for hours, not just minutes.