Chongqing Food Guide for Foreign Travelers
Chongqing is famous for hotpot, noodles and spicy street food. Private food tours can adjust spice level and explain ingredients.
Short Answer
Chongqing is famous for hotpot, noodles and spicy street food. Private food tours can adjust spice level and explain ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes
- Chongqing Hotpot (火锅) — choose your spice level: mild broth with chili oil on the side is available for foreign palates
- Chongqing Noodles (小面) — spicy dan dan noodles, a local breakfast staple
- Spicy Pickled Chicken Feet (泡椒凤爪) and Cold Noodles (凉面) — popular street food
- Tea and desserts: try the local Sichuan sweet dumplings (汤圆) and Jiangjin rice wine
How Sui Feng Can Help
We arrange guided food walks with English explanations, adjust spice levels at each meal, and introduce you to local eateries that welcome international visitors.