"A one-star Sichuan kitchen that argues the cuisine is about more than chilli — fish-forward, precise, and built to impress a serious guest."
About Xu's Cuisine
Xu's Cuisine has spent more than a decade near Wangjianglou Park in Chengdu's Wuhou District building a reputation on a contrarian idea: that Sichuan cooking is about the full breadth of its flavours, not just heat and numbing pepper. The kitchen leans on river and sea fish handled with a care more often seen in Cantonese rooms, then expressed through a Sichuan vocabulary.
It holds one MICHELIN star (2024) and a Black Pearl Diamond rating (2025), and it remains the reference point that later branches measure themselves against.
The Kitchen
The signature format is a 24-flavour-profile set menu — a structured tour through Sichuan's taste range that makes the kitchen's argument course by course. On the à la carte, house-preserved meats and pond loach seared with green Sichuan pepper, all crisp edges and a low buzz on the tongue, are the dishes regulars order.
Set menus open at roughly RMB 380 per person and climb with the tasting options; this is upper-tier Chengdu dining, though it reads as fair value for a starred kitchen.
The Room
The room is understated and calm rather than showy — a quiet, considered space that lets the cooking lead. Service is attentive and patient with guests working through the longer set menu. It is the kind of place built for conversation and for taking time over a meal.
For Chengdu's other landmark fine-dining tables, Yu Zhi Lan and Ma's Kitchen are the natural comparisons.
Best for Impressing a Guest
The calm room, the starred kitchen and the structured tasting make Xu's a strong choice to impress a client or close a deal over a meal that demonstrates you know the city. It is equally suited to a considered anniversary dinner.
Not for
Not for a quick, casual bowl of spice, a tight budget, or diners expecting the loud heat of a typical Sichuan canteen — this is measured, fish-led fine dining.
Frequently Asked
What is Xu's Cuisine known for?
Fish-forward refined Sichuan cooking and a 24-flavour-profile set menu, near Wangjianglou Park in Chengdu's Wuhou District. It holds one MICHELIN star (2024) and a Black Pearl Diamond rating (2025).
What should I order at Xu's Cuisine?
The 24-flavour set menu for the full survey of Sichuan tastes, or, à la carte, the house-preserved meats and pond loach seared with green Sichuan pepper.
How much does Xu's Cuisine cost?
Set menus start at roughly RMB 380 per person and rise with the tasting options — upper-tier for Chengdu but fair value for a Michelin-starred kitchen.
Where is Xu's Cuisine?
Near Wangjianglou Park in the Wuhou District of Chengdu; this original branch is the chain's first and best-known outpost.
Do I need to book?
Yes. The room is not large and the set menus are popular, so reserve ahead by phone or on Dianping, especially at weekends.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Xu's Cuisine
Book ahead by phone or on Dianping, especially for the set menus and weekend evenings; the dining room is not large.
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Practical Information
AddressWangjiang Rd area, Wuhou District
NeighbourhoodWangjianglou (Wuhou)
CuisineSichuan · Fine dining
PriceSet menus from about RMB 380 per person; à la carte available
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingCalm dining room; book for set-menu service
ReservationBook ahead, especially for set menus
