Xiaolongkan Hotpot (Jinjiang Riverside)

The Jinjiang Riverside branch of Xiaolongkan Hotpot sits in Chengdu's Jinjiang District, a sister location to the chain's flagship Chunxi Road branch, serving the same Chongqing-born mala hotpot format in a riverside setting favored by locals for late-night meals. The kitchen's broth remains the draw, built on Sichuan peppercorn and dried chili rather than a heavy tallow base, and the branch is particularly known for its duck intestine, along with the chain's standard beef slices and house mala broth. Compared to the busier Chunxi Road location, the riverside branch offers a slightly calmer setting while retaining the same lavish, red-and-gold Chinese-style decor and communal round tables built for group dining. The atmosphere stays lively and informal throughout service, with no dress code and a steady flow of local regulars rather than a predominantly tourist crowd. As with other Xiaolongkan branches, there is no formal wine list; the restaurant offers Chinese beer and soft drinks to accompany the spice, with tea available on request. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend dinners, and are best arranged through the Dianping app rather than by phone, though walk-ins are accommodated when tables are available. Pricing mirrors the chain's standard range of roughly ¥90-160 per person depending on how many additional meat and vegetable dishes are ordered. The branch's late-night hours, running until 03:00, make it a popular choice for post-evening dining along the Jinjiang riverside, offering visitors an easy, less crowded alternative to the chain's more central Chunxi Road location.