Old Chef's Tale (Wuhou Temple Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 242, Wuhouci Street, Annex Nos. 4 and 5
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 242, Wuhouci Street, Annex Nos. 4 and 5. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Heartbreak Cold Noodles, Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Chengdu
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 242, Wuhouci Street, Annex Nos. 4 and 5
- Popular dishes: Heartbreak Cold Noodles, Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, Boiling Big Fish, Warm Duck
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Dishes
Heartbreak Cold NoodlesHeartbreak Cold Noodles is a chilled dish made from mung bean or pea starch, featuring ingredients like cold noodles, cucumber ribbons, carrot ribbons, and cilantro. The starch is cooked with water, cooled to set, sliced into strips, then mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and sesame paste.
DumplingsDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish made by wrapping meat or vegetarian fillings in dough made from flour, then boiled and served. Main ingredients include flour, pork or beef, and seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and salt. To prepare, the filling is placed into the dough wrapper, sealed by pinching the edges, and cooked until they float to the surface.
Dan Dan NoodlesDan Dan Noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles, mung bean sprouts, and minced pork. After boiling the noodles, they are mixed with stir-fried mung bean sprouts and seasoned minced pork, then topped with specially prepared chili oil and Sichuan pepper powder, and finally garnished with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts.
Boiling Big FishA Sichuan dish featuring fresh grass carp cooked in a spicy, numbing broth with vegetables like bean sprouts and potatoes. The fish is tender and the sauce rich and fiery.
Warm DuckA traditional Chinese dish featuring a whole duck marinated and gently poached, resulting in tender meat with rich flavor, often served with a special sauce or dipping condiment.
Spicy Braised Pig TrotterA dish featuring pig trotters braised in a spicy, aromatic sauce until tender and flavorful.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Chongqing MaoxuewangChongqing Mao Xue Wang is a traditional Sichuan dish made primarily with duck blood, beef tripe, and mung bean sprouts, cooked with various spices and seasonings. The broth is rich and red, and the ingredients are simmered in a spicy, numbing, fragrant sauce, creating a complex and layered flavor profile.
Golden Gully Spicy ChickenA Sichuan-style dish made with chicken stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a rich, spicy flavor.
Zhong's Water DumplingsZhong's dumplings are filled with pork, featuring thin wrappers and tender filling. They are drizzled with a special spicy oil sauce and garnished with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts. The preparation is meticulous, using high-quality flour and fresh pork, hand-rolled wrappers, and carefully seasoned fillings.