Chongqing hotpot is bold and beefy. Chengdu hotpot is sweet and social. Discover the real differences—and where to eat the best one—as a foreign traveler. From a 10-year Sichuan local.

A local’s 2025 guide to Chengdu’s best non-spicy & mild dishes — from Kai Shui Bai Cai to Bing Fen. Avoid spice shock, eat safely, and fall in love with real Sichuan flavors. Perfect for foreign tourists.