绿色串串香(春晖园店)

Green Chuan Chuan Xiang (Chunhuiyuan Branch) is a beloved local eatery in Chongqing, specializing in authentic Chuan Chuan Xiang (skewer hotpot). Hidden in a lane north of Chunhuiyuan's east gate, it opens at 5:30 PM daily, filling the air with irresistible aromas. The restaurant offers a wide variety of freshly skewered ingredients, from classic beef and duck gizzard to signature cilantro beef and pickled pepper beef. The broth is made with traditional Chongqing beef tallow, delivering a rich, spicy, and numbing flavor that deepens as it simmers. A DIY dipping station provides dry powder, oil-based sauce, and secret minced garlic. With an average cost of only 63 RMB per person, it's a fantastic value for a lively dinner with friends. The setting is simple but clean, and the service is warm and efficient. Expect queues—arrive early to secure a spot.