Chongqing Taoranju 重庆陶然居

This established chain has branches all over China serving up creative and authentic Sichuanese/Chongqing dishes. Ingredients appear to be supplied straight from Noah’s Ark – as well as the standard beef, pork and chicken dishes, the menu features creations fashioned from rabbit and donkey meat. Try pairing the spicy cuisine up with an order of large, fluffy baozi (steamed bun, RMB 5). In addition to the regular dishes, the Chaoyangmenwai branch offers an authentic Chongqing-style hot pot buffet (RMB 58 per person plus RMB 20 for the soup), with dipping sauce for RMB 3 and a broad selection of meats and veggies to boil up.