Sampling the delicious and distinctive food of your destination is one of the best experiences of traveling. When traveling in Beijing, walking among the culture-rich hutongs, where a great many authentic local dishes and traditional courtyard restaurants hide, provides a can’t-miss chance to enjoy tasteful and authentic snacks at reasonable prices.

Da Xiangfeng Hutong (大翔凤胡同)

There is a tablet with the inscription Mei Fu Jia Yan (梅府家宴, meaning Mei family feast) hanging on the gate of No. 24 courtyard on Da Xiangfeng Hutong (大翔凤胡同. This restaurant mainly cooks the family-style dishes that Mei Lanfang (a famous performer of Beijing opera) loves. These dishes are known for their ability to nourish your skin, clear your voice and maintain your health, among other benefits. Besides the delicious dishes, the environment of the courtyard is also quite elegant.

Transportation: Take Bus 107, 124 or 635 and get off at Gulou Station (鼓楼).

Location: Walk along the north wall of Prince Gong Mansion (恭王府) for a few hundred meters, and you will see the tablet of the restaurant.