Aichu Liangshan Chicken

Liangshan Chicken is a Chongqing specialty that combines classic mala heat with Chinese herbal cooking, making it both nourishing and delicious. Aichu Liangshan Chicken sits inside a residential community, yet it’s a buzzworthy spot where many Chongqing locals line up just to eat.

For travelers, it can be a little tricky to find. Even locals may get turned around, so we advise you to check the exact address on this page.

The restaurant uses fresh chicken and braises it with herbs like Chinese yam (山药), angelica sinensis (当归), codonopsis (党参), and glehnia root (沙参). It’s deeply flavorful, keeping the bold mala character of Chongqing food while adding the clean aroma of medicinal herbs.

Liangshan Chicken is essentially a herbal hotpot, and you can add a variety of sides into the pot.