From its exterior, Huaiyang Fu resembles a pagoda made of dark-gray bricks. Located on the west side of Ditan Park, Huaiyang Fu specializes in Huaiyang cuisine and court food.

“Fu” is traditionally used to refer to the luxury homes of aristocrats and officials. Decorations in Huaiyang Fu drag patrons into the imperial past and satisfy daydreams of life in the aristocracy.

The restaurant has more than 20 parlors, and each is given a literary name. The biggest parlor is named “Eight Eccentrics,” which refers to a group of eight painters known in the Qing dynasty for rejecting the orthodox ideas about painting in favor of a style deemed expressive and individualist.

The traditional lion’s head stew is a particularly popular order and worth a try. Other recommended dishes are the steamed fish and braised pork in brown sauce.

Address: No. 198, Andingmen Wai Dajie, Dongcheng District

Tel: 010-64265858 /010-64265959

Tel: 11:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 21:00

Average cost per person: 182 RMB