Good Options for Old Peking Flavor Breakfast

2017-07-21

Tasting Beijing style is a must-do duiring a tour in Beijing. Hence we select two typical Beijing snacks for you.

Stewed Liver of Yao Ji Chaogan

Chaogan (stewed liver) is a traditional specialty in Beijing. As a popular Beijing-style snack, chaogan is made from pork liver, pork intestine and starch, seasoning with garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. It is traditionally served with buns, featuring tasty, fresh but not greasy. Yao Ji Chaogan enjoys high reputation in cooking Chaogan. It is said that Biden, the former vice President of U.S. once visited the restaurant to enjoy delicacies during his visit to China.

Address: No. 311, East Drum Tower Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Price: 45 RMB/person

Fermented Mung Bean Juice of Bao Ji Dou Zhi

Douzhi is a traditional snack in Beijing and has gained popularity among both natives and tourists. It is similar to soy milk, but made from mung beans. It is a by-product of cellophane noodle production. It is generally slightly sour, with an egg-like smell. Bao Ji Dou Zhi is a diminutive restaurant sells take-away homemade douzhi. It is packed in small bag and served with Jiaoquan, another Beijing local food. With inexpensive price and delicious taste, it enjoys high reputation in Beijing.

Address: No. 27, Shuru Hutong, Niujie, Xicheng District, Beijing (north side of the Hutong entrance)

Person: 15 RMB/person

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