Privy 5 Shanghai Chinese Sichuan

Are you into delectably spicy sweat inducing hot food? If you love eating zesty hot dishes then you should make it a point to experience dining at Shanghai’s top 5 Sichuan restaurants.

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    Neighborhood: Changning

    Cuisine: Chinese Sichuan

    1676 Hongqiao Road near Yan'an Xi Lu Shanghai Changning District
    +86 21 5239 7779
    True to its name translation, “Sichuan Common People”, this place is a usual hang out for locals who wanted to enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine with a touch of entertainment. Their highly-skilled performer is famous for its talent of changing several masks in a split second, ending it with a fire-blowing act. Customer’s most ordered dishes include Mapo tofu (braised tofu in chili and brown pepper), ... read more >
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    Neighborhood: Jing An

    Cuisine: Chinese Sichuan

    87 Fumin Lu near Julu Lu Shanghai Jing An District

    Local Language Address: 富民路87号

    86 21 6249-5628
    The western ambiance in this small restaurant along Fumin Road is perhaps one of the reasons why this place is well-known to foreigners. Though the place is not very spacious, onlookers can say it’s one of the busiest restaurants in the city, judging from what can be seen through its large plate glass windows. The In-house specialty of the pork ear in chili oil is a must eat. Also worth trying is ... read more >
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    Neighborhood: Jing An

    Cuisine: Chinese Cantonese, Chinese Sichuan

    881 Yan'an Zhong Road (opposite Shanghai Exhibition Centre) Shanghai Jing An District
    +86 21 6247 5878
    With 5 branches in Shanghai, this restaurant chain is sure to give you exemplary scenery of its surroundings and beautiful gardens while enjoying your scrumptious Sichuan dish. Originated from Beijing, the place is usually a hang out for hip city dwellers as menu options may be quite pricey. Delight on its popular plate of fried sliced beef which is seared in hot oil and you mai cai (peppery veget ... read more >
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    Neighborhood: Jing An

    Cuisine: Chinese Sichuan

    Nanjing Xi Road, 1081 Building 22 Shanghai Jing An District
    +86 21 6253 5353
    A former headquarters for the Communist Party in 1930’s, this establishment is known for being one of the oldest yet famous restaurant after all these years. The reason may lie to the fact that they have learned to gradually include spices from outside their region, particularly Sichuan chilies. With over 80 seafood choices to satisfy everyone’s palate, great recommendations include: deep-fried sh ... read more >
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    Neighborhood: Xuhui

    Cuisine: Chinese Noodles, Chinese Sichuan

    580 Tianyaoqiao Lu 3/F, near Xietu Lu Shanghai

    Local Language Address: 天钥桥路580号3楼星游城

    +86 21 6161-9787
    Urban meets ancient – that’s the proud mixture that South Memory exudes. Experience both Chinese culture and culinary expertise at this contemporary restaurant. Authentic, traditional Hunan dishes are sure to challenge those feisty taste buds. From cold dishes made up of radish skin or cucumber, to their noodles and main dishes, one is expected to either ask for more steamed rice or cry for ice-co ... read more >
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