CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- When it comes to food street, Keyuan 4th Road is definitely the representative of the Chongqing time-honored one. Nobody will go out of here with his stomach empty. Native people living nearby have no worry about what they can eat when hungry at night, and every single menu here can satisfy your “lonely” stomach at night.

So what are the magic powers of the Keyuan 4th Road Night Market? Now, just follow us to check out this place that has been well-known for 20 years. Bring your super big stomach! 

It is around 5 PM now, and the Keyuan 4th Road is like beginning some kind of mysterious ritual. You can see the wheels of the cart are one after another. The chairs, stools, ingredients and kitchen utensils are all ready to go! At about 5:45, everyone start to unload just as if they hear some special signals, and then they start to build sheds, put on carpets, and prepare charcoal fires...

Yanjing Barbecue

Price per person: RMB 53

It is recognized as the most popular spot of the street, and it is just near the front door of the Bank of China. There are a lot of people who come to eat their barbecue every day, and they can find it via their noses. The BBQ taste is brilliant, and all kinds of ingredients are very fresh, especially its kebabs. Because the seasonings are infiltrated into every inch of the meat, and they have really fresh and strong flavour. The more you eat, the more you want them.

Jinhefu

Price per person: RMB 58

The restaurant named Jinhefu looked a young one. In fact, it is a time-honored brand. It mainly sells Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, and both its cuisine and environment are perfect.

Its specialty dish is: Liushabao, which looks dark but tastes good. The wrap is very soft, and there are salted egg yolk stuffing inside, must be careful when eating.

Mazu Seafood Restaurant

Price per person: RMB 79 

There is a variety of seafood in the fish tank beside the door, so don't worry that the seafood is not fresh. The shrimp meat is big and chewy, you can eat them without seasoning.

Jiucun Kaonaohua

Price per person: RMB 67

The grilled brain is a specialty. Whether it is tasteful are determined not only on luck, but also on the chef. A skillful chef can grill brain in full measure, and the pickles he chose can neutralize the greasy feeling. The most surprising one is the Jiuzaoyuanzi. It also has function of dispelling spicy flavor.

Besides these famous brands, there are also many small stalls with no name like these on Keyuan 4th Road. You can try them while you are hanging around. They are the real souls of the food street, and are waiting for you to explore. (Translated by Feng Jinchao, Fathom Language Limited)