{"id":48279,"date":"2024-01-09T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=48279"},"modified":"2024-01-11T10:05:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T02:05:13","slug":"chuan-xiang-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/chinese\/chuan-xiang-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuan Xiang Restaurant in Makati: Authentic, Fiery Dishes of Sichuan Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a thrill to eating spicy food that&#8217;s just downright addictive\u2014the way it sets your taste buds ablaze, the rush of endorphins as you reach for yet another mouthful, and the satisfying warmth that floods through you with every bite. It&#8217;s a delish adventure where each fiery forkful promises excitement, and let&#8217;s not forget the bragging rights that come with conquering those eye-watering, sweat-inducing dishes. For those who revel in this spicy love affair, <strong>Chuan Xiang Restaurant<\/strong> in Makati is your next destination. Specializing in Sichuan cuisine, this spot doesn&#8217;t hold back on the heat by ensuring that lovers of all things spicy will find bliss (and maybe a little bit of sweet relief) in every meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"646\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48282\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-1-743x600.jpg 743w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-1-270x218.jpg 270w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-1-768x620.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Chuan Xiang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Renowned for the bold and pungent flavors that define the culinary traditions of China&#8217;s Sichuan province, Chuan Xiang Restaurant is definitely a chilihead&#8217;s paradise. The restaurant is a gateway to the addictingly delicious Sichuanese cooking, where every dish is a vibrant (and delicious!) combination of spices and seasonings. Their menu shows the complexity and finesse of Sichuan cooking, bringing the essence of one of China&#8217;s most celebrated culinary regions to Makati.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"476\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48283\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-2.jpg 668w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-2-290x207.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Chuan Xiang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some of the chef-recommended items at Chuan Xiang are <strong>Fish with Sichuan Sauce <\/strong>made from the fish of the day simmered in a complex, spicy sauce that is quintessential to Sichuan cuisine and <strong>Mapo Tofu<\/strong>, another beloved classic that features soft, silky tofu in a rich, spicy sauce made with fermented bean paste, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns, creating a delightful blend of heat and numbing sensations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48284\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-mapo-tofu.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-mapo-tofu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-mapo-tofu-290x216.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-mapo-tofu-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mapo Tofu \/ IMAGE from Chuan Xiang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another must-try is their <strong>Chicken with Chili Sauce<\/strong>&#8211;tender pieces of chicken are enveloped in a piquant and aromatic chili sauce, offering a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and a touch of sweetness. This dish, characterized by its deep red hue and richly spiced sauce, is a must-try for those seeking an authentic and exhilarating taste of traditional Sichuan cooking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48286\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-chicken-with-chili-oil.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-chicken-with-chili-oil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-chicken-with-chili-oil-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-chicken-with-chili-oil-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Chicken with Signature Chili Sauce \/ IMAGE from Chuan Xiang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>At Chuan Xiang, each visit to promises an immersive journey through the rich flavors and captivating aromas that are characteristic of Sichuan cuisine, making it a must-visit for lovers of authentic Chinese fare in general and spicy Sichuanese food in particular in Makati.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"557\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48285\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-fish-with-sichuan-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-fish-with-sichuan-sauce.jpg 778w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-fish-with-sichuan-sauce-290x208.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/ChuanXiang-Resto-fish-with-sichuan-sauce-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Fish with Sichuan Sauce \/ IMAGE from Chuan Xiang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those who revel in this spicy love affair, Chuan Xiang Restaurant in Makati is your next destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":48284,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,655,112,6319],"tags":[1858,313,1884,1904],"class_list":["post-48279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinese","category-yakal-street","category-makati","category-west-makati","tag-chinese-restaurant","tag-makati","tag-sichuan-cuisine","tag-spicy-food"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48279"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48291,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48279\/revisions\/48291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}