Chengdu Gourmet 🥢🌶️ | Pittsburgh

📍Location: 5840 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Squirrel Hill) 💰Price Range: $15–30 per person 🏮Vibe: Casual, bustling, and authentic — a no-frills dining room where the focus is purely on bold, mouth-numbing Sichuan flavors Why It’s a Repeat Favorite 🌟 Chengdu Gourmet has earned a loyal following for its consistent, fiery, and deeply flavorful Sichuan cuisine. From classic dishes like Mapo Tofu to lesser-known regional specialties, this is where Pittsburgh locals go when nothing but real-deal spice will do. Must-Try Dishes 👇 🌶️ Dan Dan Noodles – A savory, peanutty, mala-tingling noodle bowl 🔥 Mapo Tofu – Silken tofu in a fiery, numbing ground pork and chili bean sauce 🐟 Sichuan Boiled Fish – Tender fish fillets swimming in a aromatic, spicy broth 🐔 Chongqing Spicy Chicken – Crispy, dry-fried chicken with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns 🥬 Dry-Fried Green Beans – Blistered, savory, and packed with minced pork and preserved vegetables Good to Know 💡 👥 Popular and often busy – Consider calling ahead or visiting off-peak 🥡 Takeout holds up well – Perfect for a cozy, spicy night in 🌡️ Spice levels are legit – Ask for “mild” if you’re sensitive to heat 🚗 Street parking available – Squirrel Hill can be tight, but spots usually open up Perfect For 👥 🌶️ Spice lovers and Sichuan cuisine enthusiasts 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Casual dinners with friends or family 🎓 Pitt and CMU students craving authentic Chinese flavors 🥢 Anyone tired of Americanized Chinese food Final Take 🎯 Chengdu Gourmet is a Pittsburgh staple for a reason: it’s reliable, bold, and deeply satisfying. Come for the Mapo Tofu, stay for the vibrant atmosphere, and leave planning your next visit before you’ve even finished your meal. #ChengduGourmet #SichuanCuisine #PittsburghEats #SpicyFood #AuthenticChinese