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Chongqing Small Noodles
重庆小面

Chongqing Small Noodles

"A violently flavorful breakfast noodle defined not by the wheat pasta, but by an aggressive 'zuo liao' (condiment) base of chili oil, lard, garlic water, and Sichuan pepper."

जानकारी

Budget

Vibe

Sidewalk Hustle

Duration

20 minutes

Best For

Early risers

पृष्ठभूमि

The daily, high-octane fuel of the city. Locals consume this sitting on tiny plastic stools ('Ban Deng Mian') directly on the sidewalk before navigating the steep city stairs.

स्थानीय रहस्य

"Order 'Gan Liu' (dry, no soup) for the most concentrated flavor explosion, and add 'Wan Za' (minced pork and soft chickpeas) to provide a rich, savory counterbalance to the numbing heat."

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Nine-Grid Hotpot

Nine-Grid Hotpot

九宫格火锅

A violently boiling cauldron of pure beef tallow, Erjintiao chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, physically divided by a metal grid to create precise thermal cooking zones.

Local Name
九宫格火锅
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Sour & Spicy Fern Root Noodles

Sour & Spicy Fern Root Noodles

酸辣粉

Translucent, highly elastic sweet potato starch noodles submerged in a heavy broth of aged vinegar, fried chili oil, peanuts, and soybeans.

Local Name
酸辣粉
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Fly Restaurants

Fly Restaurants

苍蝇馆子

Hole-in-the-wall eateries known for questionable decor but serving elite, highly authentic home-style cooking (jiachangcai) at rock-bottom prices.

Local Name
苍蝇馆子
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