The Temple House’s plant-based Sichuan cuisine restaurant, Mi Xun Teahouse, has been awarded a Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide Chengdu 2022. The Temple House was the only hotel in Chengdu to receive this recognition; meanwhile, Tivano, the hotel’s contemporary Italian restaurant, received a special mention as a recommended restaurant in the Guide.
The teahouse serves fine tea and vegetarian cuisine inspired by dishes once served at the centuries-old Daci Monastery located nearby. Chef Tony Xu’s menu uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, and signature dishes include marinated tofu cubes with mushrooms, nuts and iced cherry tomatoes; and handmade spinach noodles with Dandan sauce. The cuisine is presented on ceramic ware handcrafted by local artisans and designed to reflect the venue’s distinctive character and charm. Tivano features a vibrant open kitchen with grill and stone fired pizza oven, and a floor-to-ceiling wine wall, adding an element of theatre, as the talented culinary team creates authentic, regionally inspired Italian dishes.
