1、Hechuan peach slices
Recommended reason: 300-year-old intangible cultural heritage pastry, as thin as a cicada’s wing and translucent, the sweetness of walnuts and glutinous rice blooms on the tip of the tongue, and it can be called a “living fossil in the pastry world”.
Hidden way to eat: Dip in mutton soup, a wonderful experience of sweet and salty interweaving!
Must-visit stores: Sanminzhai old brand, Diaoyucheng scenic area specialty store.
2、Hechuan Lamb Rice Noodles
Recommended reason: The “hardcore breakfast” that wakes up Hechuan people in the morning, with mutton bone soup, smooth rice noodles, tender mutton slices, and chili paste, it is so fragrant that you can stamp your feet!
Soul Match: Pair it with a plate of kimchi, sour and spicy to relieve greasiness.
Recommended stores: Liu’s Lamb Noodles, a time-honored brand, and Nanjin Street Breakfast Shop.
3、Hechuan Meat Slices
Recommended reason: Chongqing’s famous intangible cultural heritage dish, pork tenderloin slices wrapped in egg white and fried until golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour, a must-try for gourmets!
Cultural Easter Egg: Originated from the Republic of China period, it was once a famous dish for dignitaries to entertain guests.
Where to eat: Old restaurants in the city, Wenfeng Ancient Street Restaurant.
4、Fujiang fish
Recommended reason: Wild fish at the confluence of three rivers, tender and non-smelly, delicious whether braised, steamed or hot pot.
Must experience: Fish restaurant by the river, where you can kill the fish on order and watch the chef cook it on the spot.
Recommended restaurants: Dongjin Tuoyu Restaurant, Fishing Town Scenic Area River Fresh Restaurant.
5、Chicken Wonton
Recommended reason: Unique in Hechuan! Chicken breast is used as filling, the skin is thin and the filling is large, and the soup is made from chicken bones, which is light and refreshing.
Strange combination: Dip in chili oil and it will turn into “red oil wonton” in a second.
Recommended stores: Jiuchang Street old brand, Talmen Night Market stall.