dishes and snacks that are unique to Beijing
Nanluoguxiang is known for its traditional architecture, trendy shops, and bustling atmosphere. One of the highlights of Nanluoguxiang is its street food scene, which offers visitors a chance to sample some of the most delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine. First up is the famous jianbing, a savory Chinese crepe made with a batter of mung […]
Instant boiled mutton, also known as Mongolia Hotpot or Beijing Mutton Hotpot, is a kind of dish where guests put sliced mutton in a boiling pot, wait for a certain time (ranging from seconds to minutes), and then dip it into a specially-made sauce to enjoy. Features It differentiates from other styles of hotpots in
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Donkey burger or lvrou huoshao is a snack originating in Hebei, a province south to Beijing, and is nowadays very popular in northern China. What it is Although it is called a burger, it is quite different from the burger you are familiar with. First, the meat is not fried but stewed with various spices
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Donkey rolling (Lvdagun 驴打滚) is a traditional Beijing sticky sweet made of glutinous rice, red bean paste, and peanut or soya powder. It gets its name not because it involves any donkey-related ingredients but because the peanut or soya powder on the surface looks like a cloud of dust when donkeys roll on the ground.
Roast duck or Pecking duck is the most famous dish in Beijing, with no competitors. In fact, if you ask a Chinese which food they can relate to Beijing, most people would come up with this answer without hesitation. It features crisp skin, tender and juicy meat, and fat but not greasy taste. Features The
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Zhajiang noodles, or noodles with soybean paste, are among the most famous in China and especially popular in Beijing. Streaky pork cubes are stir-fried with savory soy sauce and then served with noodles and various seasonable vegetables, like cucumbers, carrots, and bean sprouts. It is Beijing residents’ most familiar food, just like potatoes to the
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Yogurt has almost become an everyday necessity for us. And many people have developed the habit of having a cup during breakfast or watching TV programs and films at home. If you are one of them and decide to pay a visit to Beijing, you should not miss this local yogurt. While most yogurts on
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