Pepper and bean paste are two of the key ingredients in Chongqing cuisine. There are different levels of spiciness, but the one that the locals go for is mind-blowingly hot and very appetizing. The concept of a hotpot is such that each dinner group sits together at a table, cooking vegetables and meat in the spicy hot pot of soup that is kept simmering. This communal dining experience has caught on at many places outside Chongqing as well, but it is best sampled in its hometown. Restaurants are usually open until 22:00.

1. Cygnet Restaurant

Created in the Diaojiao Lou architectural style. The comfortable atmosphere, attentive service, hot pots and nice dishes make this restaurant a place where diners like to linger even long for a meal.

Address: 88 Jiabin Rd, Yuzhong

2. Grandma Bridge

Its interior is inspired by the old street view of Chongqing. The buffet hot pot here has a less spicy taste, with all kinds of vegetables and meat available.

Address: Metropolitan Plaza, 68 Zourong Rd, Yuzhong

3. Ken Mei Spicy And Tasty Shrimp

The shrimps here are wrapped with smashed potatoes then deep fried, a truly authentic flavour of Chongqing. If you like shrimp you should definitely come to this place.

Address: 264 Wuyi Rd, Yuzhong

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