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Szechuan, or Sichuan cuisine uses chilies that have been either marinated or fried in oil, as well as
Sichuan wild pepper (huajiao). This crunchy little spice is described as 'ma ' in Mandarin - the root of
anesthesia - because it effectively numbs your tongue and taste buds. Although the flavor of Sichuan
wild pepper has been compared to that of soap dipped in tiger balm, the hot-cool-numb sensation
produced by crunching on a pepper is addictive. Dishes in Szechuan are noted for their varied and
heavy flavors. The eight common seasonings used are pepper sauce, pepper with vinegar, pepper
with fish sauce, chili jam with wild peppercorn, cayenne pepper with wild peppercorn, black pepper
with peanut and sesame paste, peppercorn with sesame oil and chili oil. Distinct dishes include pork
and chicken cubes with peanuts and chili, and 'clubbed chicken', which is chicken meat pounded and
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The Source |
The Source serves a set menu of Sichuan specialties. The Source's location was once the backyard of a Qing Dynasty general.
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Horizon |
Kerry Centre Hotel, Guanghua Lu. 010 6561-8833
Authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine.
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Ba Guo Bu Yi
Nanhang Hotel |
2/F, Nanhang Hotel, No.10, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang
Popular with foreigners, diners enjoy a traditional Sichuan Opera at night.
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Gold Loft Barn |
1 Sanlitun Beijie,Xingfu Sancun,Chaoyang. Phone: 010 6463-7240
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Sanlitun Chuanlitun |
No.7 Sanlitun Backstreet. Phone: 010 6417-7770
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Mala (spicy) Youhuo |
7/F, Juntai Department Store, No.133, Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng
3/F, Tianheng Mansion, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng
No.81, Guanganmennei Dajie, Xuanwu
7/F, Souxiu Shopping Mall, No.40, Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen
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Feiteng Yuxiang |
A8 Xinyuannanlu, opposite Kunlun Hotel. Phone: 010 8455-2333
Great restaurant to see and be seen. Must book in advance as reservations are necessary.
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Golden Loft Barn |
1 Sanlitun Beijie, Xinfu Sancun, Chaoyang District. Phone: 010 6463-7240
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South Beauty |
3/F Pacific Center Place, 2A Gong Ti Beilu. Phone: 010 6539-3503
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Tanyutou |
105 Anli Lu, Huizhong Beili, Chaoyang. Phone: 010 6484-8880/1
The best "fishhead" hot pot in town.
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Yuxiang Renjia |
5/F, Lianhe Daxia, 101 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang. Phone: 010 6588-38410
There are many Sichuan restaurants in Beijing, but if you ask native Sichuanese, Yuxiang Renjia is a top choice. Huge earthen vats filled with pickled vegetables, hanging bunches of dried peppers and garlic, and simply dressed waitresses evoke the Sichuan countryside. The restaurant does an excellent job of preparing provincial classics such as gongbao jiding (diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts and dried peppers) and ganbian sijidou (green beans stir-fried with olive leaves and minced pork). Thirty different Sichuanese snacks are served for lunch on weekends at very reasonable prices. Credit cards accepted
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Shu Guo Yanyi Jiulou |
Chaoyangqu Nong Guang Li 117 Hao, Jingsong Dasha 2-3 Lou. Tel: 010 8737-6566
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La Popo |
Chaoyangqu Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu 16 Hao, SanYuan Bridge
010 6500-6262. La Po Po is a mix of semi modern decor, caged birds, and square backed chairs
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Hua Jia Yi Yuan |
Dongchengqu Dongzhimen Nei 235 Hao, AnDingMen. Phone: 010 6405-1908
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Yuxin Chuan Cai |
Xingfu Yicun Xilijia 5 Hao, ChaoYang. Phone: 010 6416-8168
Order a feast, pay like a pauper at the magnificent Yu Xin, where a long room filled with booths, private nooks and a gazebo-like table (complete with faux foliage) provides the backdrop for some of the city's most Sichuan cuisine. As is standard in China, dishes arrive in a constant stream, served as soon as they are prepared. We mixed small cold dishes, such as sesame and dried bean curd and mashed garlic and cucumber, with generous portions of eggplant in chili sauce, roll of yolk and duck meat, toffee sweet potatoes and mantou, fried buns served with condensed milk all for less than $5 while the bullfrog cooked with pao peppers at $7.20 is what keeps folks coming back.
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Mala Xiang Guo |
Dongchengqu Gulou Dong Dajie 220 Hao, AnDingMen
This restaurant is definitely a good choice for those looking for spicy food.
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Lao Biao Mala Tang |
Xuan Wu Qu GuangAnmen Wai Honglian, Beili Lubei, GuangWai Street.
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Yuen Tai Restaurant
Great Wall Sheraton Hotel |
21/F, Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, 10 East Third Ring North Rd. Tel: 6590 5566 ext.2295
11:30AM - 2PM, 6PM - 10PM. RMB200 - 300.
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