Yuwei Xiaoyu 渝味晓宇
$$
Legendary old hotpot ★ must-try
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- Máodǔ & duck intestine — the swish ritual
- Huánghóu (aorta) + fresh beef
- Get the nine-grid jiǔgōnggé pot
Made famous by "A Bite of China." Split pot gives the kids a clear side.
📍 Pipashan (near Jiefangbei)🕒 ~11am–2, 5–10pm💴 ~¥70–100pp · Book: concierge
Hua Shi Wan Za Mian 花市豌杂面
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Famous xiaomian ★ must-try
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- Wān zá miàn — peas + minced pork (¥16 must-order)
- Clear-soup wontons — un-spicy, kid-perfect
- Ask "qīng tāng" (clear) to dial down heat
A 28-year institution — a cheap, authentic morning bowl. Go early (fans only).
📍 Minsheng Rd (walk from Jiefangbei)🕒 breakfast–early pm💴 ~¥16–25pp · Book: walk-in
Yanshe Hotpot 砚舍
$$–$$$
Skyline-view hotpot · near hotel AC indoor
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- Premium beef & tripe; fresh shrimp paste
- Build a yuānyāng pot; pick your spice
Polished room facing Raffles & Hongya Cave — the refined view pick for a hot night.
📍 Nanbin Road (faces Chaotianmen)🕒 ~11am–10pm💴 ~¥150–250pp · Book: concierge
Zeng Lao Yao Yu Zhuang 曾老幺鱼庄
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River fish in a WWII bomb shelter
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- Spicy crucian carp (the signature)
- Grilled fish + much-praised spare ribs (ask wēi là)
Carved into a rock air-raid shelter — naturally cool, lively. The boys love the cave.
📍 218 Changbin Rd, riverside🕒 24 hours💴 ~¥75–110pp · Book: walk-in
Jianghu Classics 江湖菜
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The local dishes to hunt down
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- Làzǐjī — crispy chicken in a mound of chilies
- Suānlà fěn — hot-&-sour glass noodles (kid-tolerable)
- Máoxuèwàng for the grown-ups
Concierge-book a "重庆特色菜" spot, or order family-style with any hotpot.
📍 citywide🕒 varies💴 ~¥60–120pp
Family Li Imperial 厉家菜
$$$$
★★ Qing imperial · the splurge mildest
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- Set menu — subtle, mild, a break from málà
- Braised special-grade abalone
World's first 2-Michelin-star Chinese brand; Chongqing outpost opened 2025, in Jiefangbei.
📍 Metropolitan Oriental Plaza, Jiefangbei🕒 dinner💴 $$$$ · Book: days ahead