Shu Jiu Xiang (蜀九香) is Chengdu's flagship hotpot brand, founded 1995 and now with the most location density in the city. The signature pot is a copper double-pot (yuanyang) with the mala (numbing-spicy) broth on one side and a milder tomato or mushroom broth on the other. Order: hand-cut chuanchuan beef plates, fresh duck blood (essential), goose intestine (鹅肠) and lotus root. Average ¥150-220 per person. Spicy tolerance: ask for 微辣 (mildly spicy) if you're new; the default is 中辣 which is intense for most foreigners. Best location: Taikoo Li B2 outlet — heart of tourist area, English staff, longest queues but most foreigner-friendly. Reservations via WeChat or Trip.com.
Address
B2, Zhong Shamao St (Taikoo Li), Jinjiang District
锦江区中纱帽街(太古里)地下二层
Highlights
- Copper Yuanyang PotHalf mala, half mild — Chengdu's classic format
- Hand-cut Beef (现切牛肉)Order the special; cut tableside
- Mango Sago Palate CleanserComplimentary; saves your tongue between bites
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Off-peak: 5 PM or 9 PM; weekday
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
HotpotFan·TripAdvisor·5/5
Best Sichuan hotpot for first-timers. Half-spicy / half-mild pot. ¥150-200/person.
2026-04-12
蜀九香·Xiaohongshu·5/5
蜀九香火锅最受欢迎连锁！鸳鸯锅 + 牛油底料正宗。¥150/人。
2026-03-18
Mike L.·Ctrip·5/5
Tourist-friendly, English menu. The numbing-spicy is no joke — start with mild.
2026-02-20
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