Shujiuxiang Hot Pot Restaurant
A must-visit for authentic Szechuan hotpot, Shujiuxiang offers a vibrant, flavorful, and friendly dining experience with unique twists like the 9-grid...
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Shujiuxiang Hot Pot Restaurant
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Must-see attractions
A must-visit for authentic Szechuan hotpot, Shujiuxiang offers a vibrant, flavorful, and friendly dining experience with unique twists like the 9-grid pan.
"Experience the big leagues of hot pot with intense chili and Szechuan pepper flavors that will knock your socks off!"
Make Reservations
The restaurant is always packed, so reservations are highly recommended to avoid long waits.
Explore the English Menu
Don't shy away from the English menu; it offers adventurous and authentic dining options.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Chinese
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Szechuan Hotpot
Experience the intense chili and Szechuan pepper flavors of a traditional Szechuan hotpot. A culinary adventure for the brave!
Unique 9-Grid Hot Pot Pan
Share a unique hot pot experience with the distinctive 9-grid pan, allowing for a variety of ingredients to be cooked simultaneously.
Friendly & Attentive Service
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff eager to assist with ordering, even providing an English menu and helpful tips.
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Make Reservations
The restaurant is always packed, so reservations are highly recommended to avoid long waits.
Explore the English Menu
Don't shy away from the English menu; it offers adventurous and authentic dining options.
Use Translation Apps
While an English menu is available, a translation app can help with understanding more nuanced parts of the menu.
Arrive Early
To ensure your desired food items are available, consider arriving early, especially during peak dining times.
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Make Reservations
The restaurant is always packed, so reservations are highly recommended to avoid long waits.
Explore the English Menu
Don't shy away from the English menu; it offers adventurous and authentic dining options.
Use Translation Apps
While an English menu is available, a translation app can help with understanding more nuanced parts of the menu.
Arrive Early
To ensure your desired food items are available, consider arriving early, especially during peak dining times.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the authentic and intensely flavorful Szechuan hotpot, with many highlighting the vibrant chili and Szechuan pepper broth as a standout. The friendly service and clean environment contribute to a great dining experience. However, some patrons have noted that popular items can sell out, and occasionally received incorrect orders.
"Absolutely fantastic. I have hot pot in San Francisco about once a month, and I feel like I finally made it to the big leagues. I recommend the fresh tofu, the tofu skins, and the potato slices. Not that the beef and lamb were anything but fantastic.
Notes for travelers: they have an English menu, and reservation recommended if you can get one, but it might require a phone call."
Grady Simon
"The resturant is very clean and the staff are very friendly and hospitable. It's useful to bring up the translation app to try and understand some parts of the menu but most of it is in English.
We have the double base hotpot and the sichuan flavour was super spicy!
A range of veggies and meat available, we had lamb and pork slices as well as wontons and prawns. They also bring free watermelon to cool you down.
They offer bibs so your clothes dont get dirty.
Great experience."
Mandi Kaur
"Hot pot was great, they have an English menu (with quite some exotic things inside). Unfortunately, mostly everything that we wanted to order was sold out even though we went there at 5pm. On top of that, they served us some innards that we didn't order. I guess that there are better hotpot restaurants in Chengdu."
Jonas S
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the restaurant provides an English menu to assist diners with ordering.
It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance, as the restaurant is very popular and often packed.
The Sichuan flavor is known for being super spicy with intense chili and Szechuan pepper, but you can also order non-spicy broths.
The authentic Szechuan hotpot broth is a must-try, along with adventurous items like exotic meats and fresh tofu.
The menu offers a range of vegetables like fresh tofu, tofu skins, and potato slices that can be enjoyed in the hotpot.
You can use a translation app like Google Translate's camera feature to help understand menu items.
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Shujiuxiang is possibly the most popular hotpot restaurant in Chengdu so it’s best to make a reservation as it is always packed. One of the unique features of Shujiuxiang is that it features a 9 grid pan (rather than the usual 2 segmented mild/spicy pan). A shared hot pot with some side dishes will cost you 20-30 USD (about 120 to 210 CNY).
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It is very popular in Chengdu and is known for its spiciness and hot flavor. A big pot filled with hot spicy oil and surrounded by plates of raw meats and vegetables. The pieces of meat and vegetables are sliced very small so they will cook very quickly.
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Where to go: Check out Shujiuxiang Hot Pot restaurant (蜀九香火锅) in downtown Chengdu. They offer split pots for your table, so you can order the authentic, red-hot chilli broth alongside a milder, clear soup.
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