Regional dishes & banquets 地方菜与宴席

Luzhou yellow rice cakes 泸州黄粑

The texture is dense and gently chewy, with a sweet rice flavor and a light leaf aroma. Reheating makes the cake more supple.

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Zitong layered banquet bowl 梓潼镶碗

The bowl offers soft slices, springy prepared components and broth-soaked vegetables rather than one uniform stew texture. It is substantial and meant for sharing.

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Zhe'ergen herb salad 凉拌折耳根

The stems have a clean snap, while the aroma can seem medicinal, earthy or fish-like to a first-time diner. Garlic, chilli and sourness add their own flavours. It is reasonable to enjoy a small taste without expecting to like the herb immediately.

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Sichuan sliced pig ears in chilli oil 红油耳片

Expect soft outer tissue around crisp cartilage, with chilli aroma and savoury seasoning. The chewy-crunchy texture is central; it should not be described as tender boneless pork for readers who have never tried it.

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Luoquan tofu feast 罗泉豆腐宴

The interest lies in texture changes across the meal, not one repeated sauce. Some courses may be light while others are meat-rich.

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Chengdu maocai mixed spicy bowl 成都冒菜

The broth coats many contrasting textures, from crunchy lotus root to soft tofu and tender meat. Chilli and peppercorn strength can often be adjusted.

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Plain-Steamed Jiangtuan Catfish 清蒸江团

Plain-Steamed Jiangtuan Catfish (清蒸江团) is a Sichuan (四川) steamed-fish dish made with jiangtuan, ham and shiitake mushrooms. The fish is served with clear broth and a ginger-vinegar dipping sauce.

Chuanchuan 串串香

Each bite brings a different texture under the same broth or dressing, from crisp vegetables to tender meat and chewy tofu products.

Sichuan nine-bowl banquet 九大碗

Sichuan nine-bowl banquet (九大碗) is a Sichuan village feast rather than a single recipe.

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Zigong Salt Merchant Cuisine 自贡盐帮菜

Zigong Salt Merchant Cuisine (自贡盐帮菜) includes a broad home-cooking repertoire in Zigong (自贡), shaped by local and seasonal ingredients.

Cold Spicy Chicken Knee Cartilage 冷吃掌中宝

Cold Spicy Chicken Knee Cartilage (冷吃掌中宝) is listed among the local specialties of Zigong, Sichuan. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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Panzhihua Mango Banquet 攀枝花芒果宴

Panzhihua Mango Banquet (攀枝花芒果宴) is a meal built around mango as a cooking ingredient, from Panzhihua (攀枝花) in Sichuan.