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Beijing roast duck was reputed to be "the most delicious food" in the world. There was a popular saying among foreigners in Beijing: "Two big things in Beijing, Beijing roast duck and the Great Wall".
Roast Duck
It is said that he who has been to Beijing must not leave without eating Roast Duck. Peking Roast Ducks are ruddy, crisp and delicious. Although the meat is fat, it is tender and tasty, not greasy. It stands out as the favorite dish for foreigners.
The two most famous restaurants in Beijing which serve this specialty are Quanjude and Bianyifang. In the time-honored and world-renowned restaurants, customers will not only taste the mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck, but also experience charms of dining culture. Pianyifang is also a famous place for Peking Roast Duck.
Donglaishun Restaurant mainly serves Instant-boiled Mutton. Known as No.1 Instant-boiled Mutton in China, Donglaishun Instant-boiled Mutton was named as a famous Chinese dish by the Domestic Trade Bureau in March, 2000.
Instant-Boiled Mutton
Also known as Mongolian Hot-pot, the instant-boiled mutton is fresh and tender, not greasy. Mutton is cut into slices. It has been the most favorite food for local residents during cold winter and even hot summer.
You can visit the reputed chain restaurants of Dong Lai Shun, Xiao Fei Yang to have a try. It is actually boiling broth (right at the table) into which you dip meats and vegetables to cook.
Zha Jiang Noodles, Beijing-style noodles, with a variety of shredded vegetables, meat cubes, and brown sources. It’s filling but great.
Zhajiang Noodles
Served with fried bean and meat sauce as well as cucumber, Beijing Zhajiang Noodles, a northern Chinese dish, has been popular throughout the country.
Because of its northern location, the food of Beijing tends to be more substantial in order to keep the human body warm.
Beijing has various kinds of dishes and snacks, all inexpensive. But it may take time before foreign visitors come to love them as much as the locals.
