Zhajiangmian
FoodFood & diningNoodles with thick soybean-paste sauce, cucumber, and bean sprouts. A humble hutong classic.
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Beijing Food
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Douzhi & jiaoquan
FoodFood & diningAcquired-taste Beijing breakfast: fermented mung bean drink paired with fried dough rings. Locals love it, foreigners…
PopularInstant-boiled mutton (shuan yangrou)
FoodFood & diningBeijing-style hotpot with thinly sliced lamb cooked in clear broth. Best in winter with sesame dipping sauce.
PopularLüdagun (rolling donkey)
FoodFood & diningTraditional dessert: glutinous rice roll with red bean paste, coated in soybean flour. Sweet and chewy.