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Entertainment Chengdu Famous Food: Chinese staples done rightBy Scarlett MurrayNov. 13, 2026Scarlett MurrayPhoto by Scarlett Murray | The TriangleAddress: 3635 Lancaster AveItems Ordered: Scallion pancakes, dan dan noodles, and sesame chickenPrice Range: $20-30Overall score: ▲▲▲◭△ Very good. Definitely worth trying.Good to know: Extra charge when paying by cardFor ten years, Chengdu Famous Food has occupied its spot on 36th St. and Lancaster Avenue, serving authentic Sichuan food. While the restaurant has hundreds of five-star reviews and even a spot on the Djour food map, it does not seem to have caught on with students.Stepping into what at first seems like an unsuspecting Chinese restaurant, you will immediately be greeted by colorful panda murals on the walls. It seems that most people order take-out, so the restaurant is quiet except for the murmurs of other tables and the bustling in the kitchen.

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