What is the best street food in Chengdu?

Chengdu has some of the best street food in China. Here are the must-tries:

🍜 Must-Try Street Food:
- Dan Dan Noodles - Spicy noodles with minced pork - the classic Chengdu street breakfast
- Chuan Chuan Xiang - Skewered meat and vegetables cooked in spicy hotpot - cheap and fun
- Rabbit Heads - The iconic Chengdu street snack - don't knock it until you try it
- Long Chaoshou - Wontons in spicy red oil
- Cold Noodles with Sesame Sauce - Refreshing summer street food
- Tanghulu - Candied hawthorn berries on a stick - sweet snack
- Sweet Water Noodles - Sweet and savory cold noodles, unique to Chengdu

📍 Where to find good street food:
- Jinli Ancient Street - Many different street foods all in one place, great for tourists
- Kuanzhai Alleys - Mix of street food and sit-down dining
- Near Sichuan University - Lots of cheap, authentic street food popular with locals
- Any local night market - you'll find everything

💡 Tips for foreigners:
- Ask for "wei la" (mild spicy) if you don't handle heat well
- Street food is very safe - the turnover is high so food is always fresh
- It's incredibly cheap - most items are $1-3
- Don't be afraid to try everything - that's part of the fun!

Street food is a huge part of Chengdu culture. You haven't really experienced Chengdu until you've eaten street food from a roadside stall.