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A trip to Mianyang wouldn't be complete without trying rice noodles. Rice noodle shops are ubiquitous, and locals often enjoy a bowl of hot rice noodles in the morning. Unlike rice noodles from other regions, Mianyang rice noodles are finer, chewier, and more flavorful. Mianyang rice noodles come in a variety of flavors: beef rice noodles, pork intestine rice noodles, chicken soup rice noodles, bamboo shoot rice noodles, and more.
Known as one of Zitong's three unique specialties, the inlaid bowl is a traditional imperial delicacy. It's made with egg white, egg yolk, and lean minced meat, layered and steamed, then served with a light broth. The bowl is distinctly yellow on top, white in the middle, and meat-colored on the bottom, creating a delicate, crispy, and delicious flavor.
Unlike other noodles, Zitong's noodles are made by diluting the natural pigment extracted from vegetable juice with starch during the production process. Therefore, the noodles are green in color, tender in texture, smooth and elastic in texture, and refreshing and delicious with a unique taste when topped with various seasonings.
Scorched duck is a famous delicacy in An County, Mianyang, with a history of over a century. It is one of Mianyang's top ten signature dishes. It is salty and delicious, with a rich aroma. From the beginning, it uses traditional craftsmanship to select the ingredients, and has always maintained its authentic taste.
Jiangyou Zhanzhan, also known as Lengzhanzhan, is easy to find on the streets of Jiangyou. It is somewhat similar to Leshan cold pot skewers. Various ingredients and meat dishes are cooked and skewered. Customers can choose according to their preferences and dip them in the unique dipping sauce when eating. It is fresh, spicy and has a unique taste.
Jiangyou's braised pig intestines are meticulously cleaned, leaving them odorless and uncooked. A bowl of braised pig intestines, paired with rice and soup, is the most authentic and local way to enjoy it. There's a pig intestine shop on nearly every street in Jiangyou. If you're not a fan of pig intestines, most shops also offer braised beef and braised lamb offal.
Majia Lane is the most famous snack gathering place in Mianyang. Although the lane is not long, it gathers many snacks and attracts diners in an endless stream.
This shop specializes in Mianyang's cold dips. Though small, it's packed with people. They offer two dipping sauces: five-spice and spicy. Customers are usually self-service, counting the toothpicks as they leave. Each toothpick costs 0.50 yuan.
This small shop is located at the entrance of Majia Lane and is easy to find. Despite its long history, it still retains its traditional flavor. They sell a variety of fillings for their guokui (Chinese pot cakes), and many people recommend the cowpea and minced pork. They also sell a variety of braised dishes, and the rabbit head is a must-try if you're in Majia Lane.
Majia Alley is a well-known, long-established shop with a long history, often with long queues. The oil tea still has the same old flavor, and the peanuts and fried dough sticks are both crispy.
The roasted brain flowers here have several flavors, including five-spice, slightly spicy, fragrant and spicy, and spicy. The roasted brain flowers are very delicious, tender in texture, and are processed very cleanly without any fishy smell.
Zhou Feichang's shop is relatively simple and clean, with a high cost-effectiveness ratio. There are many kinds of dishes. Although the portions are not large, the prices are not high. You can order more dishes and eat as much as you want for 30 yuan per person.
Address: South side of Yihe Garden, West Section of Taiping Road, Jiangyou City (Bowen Shengjing Community)
This famous restaurant in Jiangyou, despite its modest ambiance, is a popular spot for diners. The pork intestines here are perfectly cooked and tender, making them a must-try if you're in Jiangyou. Since they're only open in the morning and at noon, be sure to get there early!
Address: No. 527, Middle Fujiang Road, Jiangyou (next to the West China Stock Exchange)
Contact: 13778133676
This restaurant is highly recommended by locals and is so popular that people often sit outside. The dishes are authentic and the pig intestines have no peculiar smell. We recommend the dry pot pig intestines and the stir-fried pig intestines.
Address: No. 581, Middle Section of Fujiang Road, Jiangyou
Contact: 0816-2990109