Chongqing Food Guide: 3 Days of Spicy Eats and Street Bites

3 Days of Eating - How did we survive??

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million
3 Days of Eating - How did we survive??
Vic and Jeff2026-02-0129 min

Hi, we’re Vic and Jeff, eaters from LA. We’ll show Chongqing’s spicy hot pots, Xiao Mian noodles and local food spots as we navigate its historic alleys with cyberpunk views. Arrival in Chongqing sets the scene with hotel vibes and iconic spots like Beibuyuan Old Hot Pot and Hongyadong. Day by day, we explore street bites, traditional blocks, bakeries, coffee stops, and Sichuan flavors from daytime eats to night market finds. Highlights include hot pots, noodles, local snacks, and vibrant street life across Yuzhong, Nan’an, and Liangjiang areas. The trip blends food discovery with city sights, ending with creative Sichuan dishes and a final round of local specialties. Follow along for a spicy, savory tour of Chongqing’s food landscape and alleyway adventures.

--- Vic and Jeff
February 1, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 00:26Arriving in Chongqing
  2. 00:40Sense Scene Hotel, Yuzhong
  3. 01:39Beibuyuan Old Hot Pot, Daijia Alley Shop
  4. 04:13Hongyadong Folk Custom Area, Yuzhong
  5. 04:55Liruo Peach Shouzuo Suannaipu, Hongyadong

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3 Days of Eating - How did we survive??

Vic and Jeff take viewers on a spicy, appetite-driven three day bite tour through Chongqing, chasing the city’s famous hot pots, street noodles, and quirky local spots. They start with an arrival that drops you into neon-lit alleys, cyberpunk vibes, and a first impression of Chongqing’s food scene. Over three days they weave through historic lanes, riverside views, bustling food streets, and creative Sichuan cuisine, sharing honest reactions to flavors, textures, and memorable dishes. The duo tours hot pot joints, noodle shops, traditional blocks, and night markets, balancing big savors with small bites, all while weaving in tips on where to eat, what to try, and how to navigate the city. Their cheerful banter and on-location discoveries highlight the city’s spicy soul, the warmth of its food culture, and the joy of exploring new flavors together. If you’re curious about Chongqing’s food landscape, this vlog promises a quick, delicious snap shot of what to eat, where to go, and how the

Chongqing Food Guide: 3 Days of Spicy Eats and Street Bites

Hi, we’re Vic and Jeff, eaters from LA. We’ll show you Chongqing’s spicy hot pots, Xiao Mian noodles and local food spots as we navigate its historic alleys with cyberpunk views for the very first time! Arriving in Chongqing: Sunday (0:26) - Sense Scene Hotel, Yuzhong (0:40) - Beibuyuan Old Hot Pot,...

Attractions in this video: Hongyadong, Sabati, Xiaoman, Hunga Dong, Shiaoli, Mountain City Alley