Liuyishou Hotpot (Jiefangbei)

Liuyishou is one of the best-known Chongqing hotpot chains to have expanded nationally, and this Jiefangbei outlet, in the heart of the pedestrian shopping district in Yuzhong District, is a convenient flagship-style branch for visitors who want a reliable version of the city's signature dish without hunting down a hole-in-the-wall. The kitchen uses a standardized beef-tallow mala base built for consistency across branches rather than a single chef's personal recipe, which keeps the spice level and flavor predictable from visit to visit. The must-order plate is sliced beef, cut thin and marbled, alongside fresh duck blood, a Chongqing hotpot staple valued for its silky texture once cooked in the broth. The dining room is bright, modern and chain-standard: round tables with built-in induction burners, efficient service staff who explain the ordering system to first-time visitors, and a steady flow of both locals and tourists rather than a strictly local crowd. It is a good entry point for anyone new to Chongqing hotpot who wants an approachable, well-labeled menu and staff accustomed to guiding foreign visitors through spice levels and ingredient choices. Reservations are recommended on weekend evenings, when the location's central position in Jiefangbei draws heavy foot traffic; weekday lunches and early dinners are far easier to walk into without a wait.