Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China, is a place where "once you have been, you will be reluctant to leave." It is an ideal place to fulfill your appetite for food.

Being a part of the time-honored culture, the snacks in Chengdu enjoy a worldwide reputation with their unique colors, aromas, shapes and tastes. Many tourists know Chengdu food for its "hot and spicy" flavors, but that is not everything Chengdu snacks enjoy. Chengdu snacks are legendary in China for their sophistication and diversity. Now let's have a taste of Chengdu snacks and experience the excitement of "spicy-hot" nibbles.

Bobo Chicken

Bobo Chicken was originated in Leshan but grew popular in Chengdu. Skewer cold slices of chicken are served in an earthenware vessel of chili sauce containing more than 20 different spices. Different from Ma La Tang, a spicy hot snack, this dish is enjoyed cold. The food on the sticks is cooked and steamed and then served in a spicy soup as it slowly cools down.

Clear Noodles in Chili Sauce

"Liangfen", a kind of clear noodles, is a Chinese dish consisting of starch jelly that is usually served cold, with a savoury sauce. It is generally translucent and thick. Clear Noodles are usually made from mung bean starch, but may also be made from pea or potato starch. In Sichuan, this cold snack is usually served with a spicy-hot sauce.