Chengdu native Yang Dengquan is the chef de cuisine at Five Foot Road, where he tells the stories of his hometown through gastronomic creations that feature its traditional spices, herbs and seasonal ingredients. The somewhat uncommon focus on the cuisine of Sichuan's capital is extremely welcome. Yang opens a window to the past by recreating the historic mansion banquets of old Chengdu , where diners expected creativity, technique and richness of flavour – not just the trademark tingling sensation or fire now associated with wider Sichuan cuisine. To achieve this, Yang invests time in the cultivation of several secret-recipe marinades and sauces that are not to be missed.

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