Chenjie Restaurant (Houxier Street Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
No. 34, Houxi 2nd Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 34, Houxi 2nd Street. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Tapioca Noodles, Dry-burned Fish, Dry Pot Wild Chicken.
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: Chongqing
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 34, Houxi 2nd Street
- Popular dishes: Cold Tapioca Noodles, Dry-burned Fish, Dry Pot Wild Chicken, Squirrel Fish, Chestnut Chicken
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Dishes
Cold Tapioca NoodlesCold jelly is a starch-based dish, commonly made from mung bean, pea, or sweet potato starch. Mixed with water and boiled, it solidifies into transparent or semi-transparent blocks when cooled, then cut into strips or cubes and mixed with seasonings.
Dry-burned FishDry-burned fish is a dish made primarily with fish, seasoned with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, and garlic, and prepared through marinating, frying, and stir-frying. The fish meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a bright red color.
Dry Pot Wild ChickenA spicy Sichuan-style dish made with chicken and vegetables, stir-fried in a dry pot for rich aroma and flavor.
Squirrel FishA classic Chinese dish featuring crispy fried fish shaped like a squirrel, glazed with sweet and sour sauce.
Chestnut ChickenChestnut chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken and chestnuts. Chicken pieces are stewed with shelled chestnuts and seasonings, resulting in tender chicken and soft chestnuts with harmonized flavors.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Fatty Intestine DuckA Chinese dish made with duck and pork intestine, simmered to create a rich and spicy flavor.
Sauce-Flavored DuckA traditional Chinese dish made by braising duck in a savory sauce of soy, sugar, and spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a glossy finish.
Pickled Turnip and Large Turnip Old Duck SoupThis pickled turnip and large turnip old duck soup is made with pickled turnips, large turnips, and old duck. The duck meat is stewed with the turnips, resulting in a rich and flavorful broth.
Goose Trotter and Pork Bone Hot PotA Chinese dish featuring goose trotters and pork bones stewed with potatoes and peppers in a savory sauce, offering rich flavor and tender texture.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.