Sichuan Citizen

Tea house · Da Pu Qiao

Sichuan Citizen

Tea house · Da Pu Qiao

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China, Shanghai, Xuhui District, 东湖路30号-4号 邮政编码: 200031

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Sichuan restaurant with spicy dishes and signature basil drop cocktail  

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China, Shanghai, Xuhui District, 东湖路30号-4号 邮政编码: 200031 Get directions

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China, Shanghai, Xuhui District, 东湖路30号-4号 邮政编码: 200031 Get directions

+86 21 5404 1235

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Aug 7, 2025

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"Food-wise, you can't go wrong, but Sichuan Citizen is definitely a must. The tea house/restaurant/bar serves up an incredibly spicy menu, thanks to the chef's penchant for chili."

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"For dinner, make the trek to Sichuan Citizen, which is about a 15-20 minute cab ride from the hotel. But beware: In keeping with the Sichuan tradition, the food is incredibly spicy, laced with flares of chili and garlic. Luckily, their basil drop martinis are an effective antidote."

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Sam

Google
We tried the Basil Drop Cocktail! It was fabulous! Strongly recommend this place for dinner!

N G

Google
Great cocktails… their basil drop is very good, not so sure about the spicy one (with chili pepper); nice settings and atmosphere; the food could use some more spice

vivian Teh

Google
Such a lovely Sichuan restaurant in a hidden place, food is delicious though is not spicy enough. Was told by friend their spicy is 'lao wai spicy' which is spicy for foreigners not local. But the food is still super delicious, love the vibes, the staffs are so friendly. Definitely recommend it and will come back soon.

Alex Demas

Google
Good food and drinks, here, you're probably going to need a reservation. We came without one and the maitre'd was able to squeeze us in if we ate quickly. We did, because the food was excellent. We got a beef dish, chicken cashew dish, spicy green beans, and dumplings. The beef was probably the best, but all of it was excellent. The chicken cashew was surprisingly spicy. We also enjoyed the drinks. One of us got the basil drop martini, which is thicker and foamier than you might expect, but once you get past that, if you like basil you will really like this. They tend to go heavy on the alcohol too, so just be ready for that.

Kate Lý Johnston

Google
Amazing food. Basil drop cocktail was top tier!

Rachel Coughlan

Google
While I am not a fan of chilli my partner certainly is. We came 17km away from our hotel at the suggestion of a friend who was local. The atmosphere is similar to a 20's speakeasy with many modern touches. The staff are friendly and welcoming and remember you by name. The signature drinks are delicious, especially their Basil Drop. My favourite was Love It though. The food was absolutely delicious. While very spicy, it was lovely to enjoy Sichuan food which is known for its spice. I will definitely recommend this place to fellow travellers.

Alex Coxall

Google
This place is popular with the expat crowd, especially when entertaining guests. Its has a pretty cool decor and the atmosphere is a big selling point. Try the house basil vodka cocktail, you will either love it or hate it but you will remember it. Booking in advance is advised and you really want to be sat on the ground floor at the front to get the best out of the place. Also bear in mind that the portions are actually pretty big, I have been caught out a few times as the dishes are larger than in your average local restaurant.

Marc-yann Bertrand

Google
Nice and helpful staff. Loved the ginger cocktail. Food was great as well. The front of the restaurant is very nice, more tables for larger groups in the back and upstairs. Our credit-cards didn't work, but that happens often in China.