Qiaojiao Beef: Qiaojiao(standing on tiptoe) beef
Qiaojiao beef, a famous local snack of Leshan, is called and made from the internal organ of of a bull. There is a interesting old saying "fishers were poor, can not afford the beef, so they cook the internal organs of bulls with soup, and eat them standing. Because of being very tired, they standing on tiptoe and leaning on the table."
It is very popular in Chengdu as well.
Stewed Jiangtuan Fish
The Jiangtuan fish has tender meat and few fish bones and tastes very fresh when it is stewed with mushroom, ham and yulan slices. They live in the rivers of Leshan, so Leshan Stewed Jiangtuan Fish has a great reputation in Sichuan Cuisine.
Dongpo Ink Fish
The Dongpo Ink Fish lives in the Minjiang River at the foot of Leshan Giant Buddha. There is a story that the fish is dyed with the ink of the poet Su Dongpo (1037-1101) who studied in the Dongpo Reading Building at the Dafo Temple (Lingyun Temple). When cooked, the outer fish skin is crisp and the meat is tender.
Bang-Bang (stick) Chicken
This is one of the most popular dishes and made with cold chicken (breast or leg) shreds topped with a spicy sauce. The cold chicken meat must be hit with a stick while cooking. It tastes delicious and tender. It is offered by most of restaurants in Leshan attracting hundreds of thousands of diners.
Recommend Restaurants
Zhongshi Lao Xiba Bean Curd Restaurant
Recommended dish: Xiba Bean Curd, Sichuan Cuisine
Address: at Jiahui Mansion in Xiaogongzui area in Leshan City Center
Jiuding Hotel Restaurant
Recommended dish: Sichuan Cuisine, Bean Curd dinner, local snack
Address: at No.1 at Wuyouba Diaoyutai in Leshan City
Bus route: Bus No.3, 13
Pattaya Western Food Restaurant
Recommended dish: beefsteak, fruit wine, cost-free lemonade
Business Hours: from lunch time until 2:00am
Address: at No.10 building on Mishuiyuan Walking Street, Leshan City