- Quanjude in Beijing Dining
- Donghuamen Night Market
- Bianyifang Roast Duck
As the capital of China and the center for China’s international exchange, Beijing gathers both Chinese cuisines from throughout the country and many foreign cuisines from the Asian and European countries. Beijing roast duck, instant-boiled mutton and imperial court food are the representatives of local food. Beijing snacks, having around 300 varieties, also enjoy high fame among the visitors.
Quanjude and Bianyifang are the most well-known China's time-honored Beijing roast duck restaurants, while Donglaishun and Nengrenju are reputed for instant-boiled mutton. The best place to taste imperial court food is Fangshan Restaurant in Beihai Park area. To enjoy the local flavor snacks, Donghuamen Night Market, Wangfujing Snacks City, Longfusi Snacks Market are the most popular in Beijing. Here you can get the information about where to have an afternoon tea and places to enjoy your ice-cream time.
Beijing Duck
Beijing Duck: A delicious, lightly smoked, rich meal comprising pancakes, dipping sauce, vegetable fillings and irresistible silvers of juicy meat and fat and crispy skin; a must-eat dish when visiting Beijing.
Beijing Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6582 2892
Address: Building 3, Tuanjielu Beikou, Southeast corner of Changhong Qiao, Chaoyang District
Bianyifang Roast Duck
Tel: +86 10 6712 0505
Address: 1/F, Hademen Hotel, 2A, Chongwenmenwai Dajie
King Roast Duck
Tel: +86 10 6515 6908
Address: 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie, west side of SCITECH Shopping Centre, Chaoyang District
China Lounge
Tel: +86 10 6501 1166
Address: South Gate of Workers' Stadium, Chaoyang District
Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6705 5578
Address: 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu Nankou, Dongcheng District
Mimi's Roast Duck
Tel: +86 10 5135 8353
Address: Shop 5, Hairun Int'l Apartment, Chaoyang District
Quanjude
Tel: +86 10 6511 2418
Address: 32 Qianmen Dajie, Chongwen District
Cantonese Cuisine
An emphasis on preserving the natural flavors of its ingredients is a hallmark of Cantonese cuisine. Artistic presentations and garnishes join freshness and quality as the most important features of Cantonese cuisine. Beijing has some of the best.
Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Cantonese Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6762 6688, ext. 5119
Address: No. 1 Ding'an Dongli, Fengtai District (300 meters north from Zhaogongkou Bridge at Dong Sanhuan Lu)
Beijing Ah Yat Abalong Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6508 9613
Address: 1/F, Jinzhiqiao Plaza, 1A Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Jin Ding Xuan
Tel: +86 10 8596 8881
Address: 15 Tuanjielu Nanlu, Chaoyang District
La Paleta
Tel: +86 10 6481 0887
Address: No. 4 Building, Anhuili Second Block, Chaoyang District
Original Kitchen
Tel: +86 10 8515 0191
Address: 1/F, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District
The Deluxe Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 8523 6668
Address: 3/F, Comfort Inn Hotel, 6 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Upper Room
Tel: +86 10 6506 8324
Address: 6A Guanghuali, Chaoyang District
Guizhou Cuisine
Guizhou Luoluo Sour Soup Fish
Tel: +86 10 6594 0939
Address: West Gate, Chaoyang Park
Three Guizhouren
Tel: +86 10 6502 1733
Address: 6 Guanghua Xili, Chaoyang District
Zui San Jiang
Tel: +86 10 6509 3704
Address: 104 Dongdaqiao Xiejie, Chaoyang District
Hot Pot
Tossing favored vegetables, seafood, and meats such as shuanyangrou (thin-sliced mutton) into a steaming hot pot surrounded by friends is one of Beijinger's favorite ways to pass a winter evening.
Ding Ding Xiang
Tel: +86 10 6417 2546
Address: 1/F, 14 Dongzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai
Dong Lai Shun
Tel: +86 10 6528 0932
Address: 5/F, Beijing apm Plaza, Wangfujing Dajie
Fuze Doulao
Tel: +86 10 5867 0260
Address: 38, Southern end of Lucky Street, Zaoying Lu
Huang Cheng Lao Mao
Tel: +86 10 6317 3369
Address: 3 Changchun Jie, Xuanwu District
Xiang Jiang Ming Cheng
Tel: +86 10 6418 3666
Address: 2/F Building B, East Gate Plaza
Wild Fungus Mushroom House
Tel: +86 10 6512 2708
Address: 2A Qianmen Dajie, Hongwen District
Hubei/Hunan Cuisine
Caixianggen Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6802 1707
Address: 9 Yuetan Nanlu, Xicheng District
The Gathering Catering
Tel: +86 10 6655 5788
Address: B1, Winland International Finance Center, 7 Finance Street, Xicheng District
Liujiaguo Restaurants
Tel: 86 10 6524 1487
Address: 19 Nanheyan Dajie, Dongcheng District
Xiang E Qing
Tel: +86 10 8813 5388
Address: A2 Dinghuisi, Fucheng Lu, Haidian District
Xiang Lin Tian Xia
Tel: +86 10 8857 7777/6666
Address: 3/F Tengda Building, 168, Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District
Yuelu Shanwu
Tel: +86 10 6617 2696
Address: Room 10-11, A19 Qianhai Xiyan, Shichahai, Xicheng District
Imperial Cuisine
Imperial cuisine describes the recipes and dishes of imperial kitchens, most relating to those of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). A taste of royal life in China will leave you with wonderful memories of Beijing.
Dazhaimen Laoyuanzi
Tel: +86 10 8835 6687
Address: 800 m south of Capital Stadium, A20 Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District
Fushan
Tel: +86 10 6526 6666, ext. 5118
Address: B1/F, Building B, COFCO Plaza
Gege Fu
Tel: +86 10 6407 8006
Address: 9 Daqudeng Hutong, Dongcheng District
Guigong Fu
Tel: +86 10 6512 7667
Address: 11 Fangjiayuan Hutong, Dongcheng District
Li Jia Cai
Tel: +86 10 6618 0107
Address: 11 Yangfang Hutong, Deshengmen Dajie
Royal Palace
Tel: +86 10 8511 5142
Address: Inside Changpuhe Park, Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Red Capital Club
Tel: +86 10 6402 7105
Address: 66 Dongsi Jiutiao, Dongcheng District
Tanfu Cuisine Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6586 5086
Address: West wing of Wan Palace, 2 Guandongdian Nanjie, Chaoyang District
Temple Kitchen
Tel: +86 10 6618 4599
Address: Baita Temple, 171 Fuchengmennei Dajie
Tiandi Yijia
Tel: +86 10 8511 5556
Address: 140 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Xiao Wang's Home Restaurant
Tel: +86 10 6591 3255
Address: No. 2 Building, Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8561 7859
Address: Inside Ritan Park, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6613 1118
Address: 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District
Xinjiang Cuisine
The Mughal's Beijing
Tel: +86 10 5136 5575
Address: 5188, 5th floor, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District
Ice Cream
Ice cream has been described as a 'delight of the gods'. The best manifestations of the art of ice cream are found in Beijing year-round, with top products from the United States, Europe an elsewhere available in ice cream shops listed below. Happy times go along with ice cream (and yogurt too!)
The Country's Best Yogurt (TCBY)
Tel: +86 10 8518 6169
Address: AA01 West entrance of Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District
Gustomenta
Tel: +86 10 6417 8890
Address: 24 Sanlitun Beijie, opposite the French School, Chaoyang District
Haagen-Dazs
Tel: +86 10 6532 6661
Address: Room 196, 1/F, International Club, Chaoyang District
Mondo Gelato Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6465 1188, ext. 536
Address: 2/F, Lufthansa Shopping Center, Chaoyang District
Romana Ice Cream
Tel: +86 10 8518 0201
Address: LG FF01, Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District
Tiamo Italia
Tel: +86 10 5851 8227
Address: Shop 5-3, Grand Constellation, Huayuanjie, Xidan
Teahouses
Tianqiao Happy Teahouse
Address: 113 Tianqiao Market
Open: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lao She Teahouse
Address: 3/F Dawancha Building, 3 Qianmen Xidajie
Open: 7:50 - 9:20 p.m.
Tel: +86 10 6303 6830
Wufu Teahouse
Address: 104 Di'anmen Beidajie
Tel: +86 10 6405 9648
Minghui Teahouse
Address: Dajue Temple, Bei'anhe, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 6207 1637
Taiyuanfang Teahouse
Address: 1/F, Sino-Chem Mansion, A2 Fuxingmenwai Dajie
Tel: +86 10 6856 9250