What to order at Chengdu Gourmet

Must order
Order off the Sichuan menu: mapo tofu, dan dan noodles and whatever is dressed in chili oil.
Signature dishes
Mapo tofu, Dan dan noodles
Editor tip
Ask for the Sichuan menu, not the standard American-Chinese one. Cash and card both fine; expect a wait at peak.
CuisineSichuan Chinese
Price$$
Neighborhoodsquirrel-hill
HoursThu 11:00-21:15, Sat 11:00-22:15
Last verified

Signature dishes: Mapo tofu, Dan dan noodles

Must order: Order off the Sichuan menu: mapo tofu, dan dan noodles and whatever is dressed in chili oil.

Tip: Ask for the Sichuan menu, not the standard American-Chinese one. Cash and card both fine; expect a wait at peak.

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