Out from the East Gate of the Forbidden City, there is the Siji Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant. This restaurant is not very far from the Forbidden City, so you can find it easily. The antique decoration of the restaurant is full of style and splendor. The black brick in the wall, gray tile on the roof, and vermeil shop sign, all seem to be the scene in an old photo, bearing the unique memory of old Pecking.The restaurant is full of rectangular tables, backrest chairs, and its dishes are mainly old Beijing specialties and roast duck. The perfect taste, good measure, and reasonable price of the dishes are praised by many eaters.

As the most typical dish of Beijing cuisine, roast duck has long been a calling card of the capital. There are plenty of brands and restaurants selling roast duck in Beijing, ranging from old brands like Bianyifang to new style of Beijing flavor such as the Siji Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant.

The roast duck served here has thick skin, a slight flavor of duck oil, and moderate grease. When chewing, duck meat seems to melt in the mouth, tasting very soft and comfortable. Each slice has three layers, respectively skin, fat, and lean meat, all in good cooking conditions. Siji Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant is Beijing's best price-performance restaurant, which also ranks in the top two in the circle of roast duck diners.

If you want to eat authentic Beijing roast duck after visiting the Forbidden City and feeling the magnificence of imperial family, this restaurant is a good choice.

Average spend: 120 yuan per person

Address: No. 11, Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District 东城区南池子大街11号