Since 2019, Chinese native Ash Lee has been bringing the authentic flavors of Chongqing to Berliners. Historically and culturally part of Sichuan Province, the cuisine of the western Chinese megacity is characterized by its spiciness and use of local Sichuan pepper. CKN specializes in the region's signature noodle dish, the namesake Chong Qing Xiao Mian: wheat noodles traditionally served in broth and with variously combined ingredients such as pickled leafy and root vegetables, ground beef, split peas, condensed soy sauce, garlic-ginger water, lard and sesame paste. Each noodle dish is flavored with a chili oil typical of Sichuan cuisine.