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Chongqing Hotpot

重庆火锅• Chongqing
💰 Price Range¥70-180 per person
⏰ Best Time to EatDinner — Chongqing hotpot is a nighttime ritual
🏙️ CityChongqing

About Chongqing Hotpot

The original and the best. Unlike Sichuan hotpot, Chongqing hotpot uses beef tallow (牛油) as the base, making it richer, more fragrant, and more intense. Nine grids (九宫格) instead of split pots — the brave eat pure spicy. This is the dish that defines Chongqing.

Photos

Chongqing hotpot with rich beef tallow base
Nine-grid hotpot bubbling with chili oil
Sizzling hotpot with fresh tripe and duck intestine

Where to Try

Xiaolongkan (小龙坎)

📍 Multiple

💰 ¥80-120/person

Shu Daxia (蜀大侠)

📍 Multiple

💰 ¥70-100/person

Yanyuan Hotpot (烟缘火锅)

📍 Nanbin Road

💰 ¥90-150/person

Know Before You Go

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Beef tallow base is the key difference from Sichuan style

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Nine-grid pot (九宫格) means no mild side

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Dip in sesame oil + garlic ONLY

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Hairy tripe (毛肚) is the #1 order

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Plan 2+ hours

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Don't schedule anything after — you'll smell like hotpot

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