Long Sen Yuan (Qingyang)

For over 20 years, this no-frills restaurant has had a single item on the menu – authentic Chengdu hotpot. Diners have never get bored because of the 18 soup bases and the stunning variety of dipping sauces, meat, offal, and sea and river fish on offer. Don’t miss the pencil-width strips of crisp, juicy Emei eel. The mala soup base is infused with Chinese herbs, perfect for blanching celtuce or pork cracklings. Their appetisers and snacks also hit the spot every time.