The Dongcheng District of Beijing covers the eastern half of Beijing's urban core. It is a good choice to live in the Dongcheng District when you visit Beijing. We recommend you try this list to enjoy the real Beijing life.
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1. Daxing Hutong Miancha Shop
Without waiter, signboard and shop front, the Miancha Shop in Daxing Hutong is only a stall. It serves miancha made from millet flour. Sesame paste and sesame make the miancha tastier.
Address: No.7 Daxing Hutong, Jiaodaokou Street, Dongcheng District
2. Lao Ciqikou Douzhi Shop
The Laociqikou Douzhi Shop is a popular shop among old Pekingese. Consumers here usually drink 2 bowls of douzhir (fermented mung bean juice) at least. Douzhir and jiaoquan (shaped like fired doughnut, but has a crispier texture) are most delicious.
Address: Opposite the north gate of the Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District
Recommendation
Fengnian Filled Sausage Restaurant at Longfu Temple (Longfu Si): No.1 Qianjie, Longfu Plaza, Dongcheng District, Beijing
3. Hua Jia Yi Yuan
Located in Guijie, the Hujiayiyuan Restaurant serves tasty home style fare in a swanky quadrangle courtyard setting with comfortable private rooms. Their spareribs, kaomantou (roasted buns), mala xie (spicy crayfish) and draft beer are popular.
Address: 235 Dongzhimennei Street, Dongcheng District.