City Guide 2026-04-28
Top 10 Dishes to try in Chengdu
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Sichuan Specialist
Culinary Explorer
# Street Food
# Spicy
# UNESCO City
# Budget Friendly
Chengdu is the UNESCO City of Gastronomy for a reason. From the numbing spice of Mapo Tofu to the smoky sweetness of smoked duck, every corner of this city offers a new discovery.
In this guide, we break down the absolute essentials you must try when visiting the capital of Sichuan province.
Written by Alex
I'm a travel writer and food obsessive currently based in Chengdu. I use this blog to document the dishes I find and the tools I use to understand them. If you enjoyed this story, follow me on Instagram for more daily food finds.
Try my favorite tool: Mapo Tofu
People always ask me how I know exactly what to order. I use SeEat AI. You can scan this dish (or any menu) to get a full translation and cultural breakdown.
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