1. Nan Lai Shun Restaurant

The Xiangda Nan Lai Shun Restaurant, firstly established in 1973, became famous for its specialties including sautéed lamb slices, roast lamb, instant-boiled lamb, and quick-fried tripe. Some topmost renowned snack chef, such as Sheep Head Ma, Glutinous rice cake Mi, and Jiaoquan Wang, joined Nan Lai Shun since 1961, making Nan Lai Shun a most distinctive restaurant with the great reputation as “the best snack bar” in Beijing. Expect for snacks, Nan Lai Shun is outstanding in cooking Muslim cuisine and has good performances in many cooking contest.

Address: Floor 2, No.12, South Caiyuanzi Street

Tel: 010-63534720

2. Bian Yi Fang

Bian Yi Fang, established in the 14th year of Yongle Period in the Ming Dynasty (1416), is the most famous Chinese time-honored restaurant in Beijing with history of almost 600 years. For native in Beijing, roast duck made with closed oven is considered to be typical Beijing dish, while Bianyifang is expert in cooking closed oven roast duck. Different from traditional hung oven roast duck, the duck was put into a preheated closed oven built of bricks and fitted with metal griddle, and is placed in the oven immediately after the fire burns out. Heated by the convection of heat within the oven, the roasted duck turns shiny brown, and the skin and meat taste crisp and tender. Except for hung oven and closed oven roast duck, Bianyifang has developed a brand-new roast duck-“roast duck with flower fragrance”, which applies special cooking method to maintain nutritional elements of lotus seeds and red jujube and brings new taste and shape of roast duck.

Address: C No. 6, Middle Road of North 3rd Ring

Tel: 010-82081019

3. Tong He Ju

Tong He Ju, established in the 2nd year of Daoguang period in the Qing Dynasty (1822), is the earliest Chinese time-honored brand specializing in Shandong cuisine. In ancient times, Tong He Ju has always been a frequent visit restaurant for officials, local dignitaries, poets and writer literati. The name “Tong He” in Chinese means family reunion and harmony, thus Tong He Ju has been the best choice for natives to hold wedding or have the New Year dinner.

Address: No. 51-2, West Street, Di’anmen (Tong He Ju headquarter)

Tel: 010-83289699

Address: A No. 71, Yuetan South Street, Sanlihe

Tel: 010-68522917

4. Ziguangyuan

In Beijing, Muslim snacks are popular as traditional breakfast. The Ziguangyuan is a time-honored Muslim restaurant with history of over 30 years. With delicious taste and cheap price, its rich breakfasts have enjoyed high reputation among natives in Beijing. The most popular types selling here are baozi, mincha, sheep giblets soup, sour and spicy soup, deep-fried tofu soup and deep-fried dough cake. Special window to sell take-away breakfast is available to release crowded guests. Address: Unit 1, Building 6, West Area, Guanyiingyuan, Inner Road of Xizhimen

Tel: 010-66562588

5. Tu Lu Fan Restaurant

The Tu Lu Fan Restaurant with 23-year history is the earliest Xinjiang-style restaurant in Beijing. It has gained growing popularity among Beijingers, because its cuisine not only maintains traditional Xinjiang characteristics, but also makes some improvement to cater to favorites and tastes of natives in Beijing. Thus, it is an ideal option for both the Muslim people and common people to have dinner with others.

Address: Building 6, North Niujie

Tel: 010-83164691

6. Jammy Chai

The Jammy Chai, established in the early Qing Dynasty (1966-1912), was originally a well-known restaurant specializing in Hangzhou cuisine. Later, the chef once served for the Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty integrates cooking essence of south and north china, and imperial kitchen and folks, making it a prominent restaurant at that time. Then, Jammy Chai has become a restaurant specializing in Shandong cuisine after taken over by three Shandong chefs. Cuisine in Jammy Chai lays stress on color, smell, taste and shape which would be a feast for your eyes as well as tongue.

Address: No. 35, Baiguang Road (near No. 66 High School)

Tel: 010-63523960

7. Jin Yang Restaurant

The Jin Yang Restaurant is established on the former residence of Ji Xiaolan an outstanding scholar in the Qing Dynasty. Since it is renovated from a typical Qing Dynasty residence, architecture and design here are full of courtyard elements, featuring simple, elegant, refined and tranquil. It is a well-known restaurant specializes in authentic Shanxi cuisine, of which crispy chicken is their signature dish. Many politicians from foreign countries were once attracted to enjoy delicacies here, such as the former U.S. President Bush and the General Secretary Powell.

Headquarter:

Address: No.241, West Street, Zhushikou (near Ji Xiaolan Former Residence)

Tel: 010-63031669

Branch:

Address: No. 10-4, Bai Guanglu Street (near Cai Bai Jewelry)

Tel: 010-63541107

8. In Casserole (Sha Guo Ju)

The In Casserole, established in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty (1741BC), is a famous restaurant featuring traditional Chinese casseroles. White meat casserole is the signature dish with long history. It is said that the Manchus brought civilization and traditions with distinguished characteristics in Central China since the Qing Dynasty founded. Stewed pork meat in casserole was once the sacrifice for ancestor worships in royal family, thus the abundant stewed pork meats are cooked after worships.  Some watchmen found that it was a profitable to cooperate with chef and sell the meat casserole. Hence, the business started and gained great popularity.

Address: No. 60. Xisi South Street

Tel: 010-66021126

9. Mei Wei Zhai

The Mei Wei Zhai is a Chinese time-honored brand with history of 61 years. It is a well-known restaurant specializes in Shanghai cuisine and has gained popularity among the old generation in Beijing. After renovated in 2016, Mei Wei Zhai has enjoyed high reputation for its exquisite delicacies, delicious tastes, excellent cooking methods and responsible service. Various signature dishes are highly praised by customers, such as stir-fried shredded eel, and sweet and sour pork ribs, fried plain bun and so on.

Address: No. 167, Guang’anmen Inner Street

Tel: 010-63567321