Beijing Snack：Time Honored Brand老字号

Traditional Beijing Snack is a prized delicacy in Beijing Cuisine. Some restaurants serve the local snacks that have been enjoyed by the townspeople for hundreds of years. Now, these time-honored restaurants are again alive with vigor. Following are some featured restaurants we recommend to you: Du Yi Chu Shao MaiChinese name: 都一处烧卖（dū yī chù shāo mài）In Qianmen Street, there is a restaurant that has been enjoyed by the locals for hundreds of years. It is said that the name of the restaurant was given by Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The restaurant has a history of over 300 years and it is still doing well. Shao Mai is a kind of steamed dumpling with the dough gathered at the top. Shao Mai with vegetable stuffing as well as meat stuffing is well liked by the diners. Temporarily, to support the repair work of the Palace Museum, the restaurant was moved to Fengtai District.Location: No.15, Fangcheng Yuan Cate Street, Fangzhuang, Fengtai DistrictHua Tian RestaurantChinese name: 华天小吃（huá tiān xiǎo chī）It is also a restaurant with long history. Since the 1980s, there was a Muslim restaurant simply named as Xiao Chi Bu, selling traditional Beijing snacks. Now, after many years' development, the taste of the snacks here is as genuine as before. Dou Zhi (Bean Soup), Zha Gao (Fried Cake) and Jiao Quan (Fried Bread Ring) are the most popular snacks here.Location: Northeast corner of the crossroad of Di'anmen Street, Dongcheng DistrictBei Ping Lou RestaurantChinese name: 北平楼酒楼（běi ping lóu jǐu lóu）This is a traditional Beijing restaurant, offering all kinds of Beijing local snacks. As well as the delicious dishes, the decoration of the restaurant is also impressive. The waiter wears a short gown with a towel hanging over his shoulder. When entering the restaurant, you will be taken back to the old Beijing in 1930s.Average Cost per Person: CNY40Bei Ping Lou Restaurant (Liu Pu Keng Branch)Location: No.65, Liupukeng, Xichang DistrictBei Ping Lou Restaurant (Ta Yuan Branch)Location: No.1, Ta Yuan, Haidian DistrictBei Ping Lou Restaurant (Dianmen Branch)Location: No.181 (Jia), West Street, Dianmen Gate, Dongcheng DistrictBei Ping Lou Restaurant (Pan Jia Yuan Branch)Location: No.48, Wusheng Dongli, Chaoyang DistrictBei Ping Lou Restaurant (Liuliqiao Branch)Location: No.17, Liuliqiao Nanli, Fengtai DistrictDao Jia ChangChinese name: 到家尝（dào jiā cháng）It is an ideal place to taste real Beijing Cuisine as well as the catering culture of Beijing. The traditional Beijing Cuisine served here, especially the noodles with soybean paste, will make your mouth water.Average Cost per Person: CNY30Dao Jia Chang (Guangxumen Branch)Location: No.20, Guangxumen Beili, Chaoyang DistrictDao Jia Chang (Shilipu Branch)Location: east of Huangtang Department Store, Shilipu, Chaoyang DistrictDa Zhai MenChinese name: 大宅门（dà zhái mén）The restaurant is highly praised for its menu. Every day, there are performances in the big hall of the restaurant. The diners can enjoy the performances while having their meal.Average Cost per Person: CNY80Location: No.3, Huixin Beili, Chaoyang DistrictDa Zhai Men (Changping Branch)Location: No.23, Fuxue Road, Changping DistrictGou Bu Li Baozi (steamed stuffed bun)Chinese name: 狗不理包子（gǒu bù lǐ bāo zī）Gou Bu Li Baozi is the most famous steamed stuffed bun all over the country. It originated in 1858 in Tianjin. The steaming hot Baozi in a delicate shape will surely make your mouth water.Average Cost per Person: CNY20-CNY30Gou Bu Li Baozi (Wangfujing Branch)Location: Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District (opposite the south gate of Wangfujing Department Store)Gou Bu Li Baozi (Qianmen Branch)Location: Dazhalan, Qianmen, Chongwen DistrictGou Bu Li Baozi (Dongdan Branch)Location: No.88, Dongdan Street (North), Dongcheng DistrictGou Bu Li Baozi (Haidian Branch)Location: No.3, Maolinju, Fuxing Road, Haidian DistrictJiu Men SnacksChinese name: 九门小吃（jǐu mén xiǎo chī）It is the heaven of Beijing snacks lovers as nearly all the Beijing snacks are gathered here and waiting for you to taste.Average Cost per Person: CNY35Location: No.1, Xiyou Hutong, Shichahai Houhai, Xicheng DistrictDao Xiang CunChinese name: 稻香村（dào xiāng cūn）It is a time honored brand restaurant serving genuine Beijing snacks. There are many branches all over the city. Average Cost per Person: CNY20Recommended Dishes: Pancake in Oxtongue Shape, Pea-flour CakeLocation: Bldg B1, Xinguang World, No.87, Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang DistrictLiu Bi JuChinese name: 六必居（lìu bì jū）The restaurant enjoys a long history. The tablet hanging above the entrance was written by Yan Song, a prime minister in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Pickles that have a salty flavor are the special dishes of the restaurant.Location: No.3, Wai Langshidian, Xuanwu DistrictSha Guo JuChinese name: 沙锅居（shā guō jū）Average cost per person: CNY15-CNY20Hours: 11:30 - 13:30 17:00 - 20:00Location: 60 Xisi Nan Da Jie, Xicheng DistrictDa Wan Cha RestaurantChinese name: 大碗茶酒家（dà wǎn chá jiǔ jiā）Average cost per person: CNY50Hours: 9:00 - 22:00Location: 3F Bldg. 3 Zhengyang Market, Qianmen Xi Jie, Chongwen DistrictYou Yi Shun RestaurantChinese name: 又一顺饭庄（yòu yī shun fàn zhuāng）Average cost per person: CNY50Hours: 10:30 - 22:00Location: 28 Huangsi Jie, Desheng Men, Xicheng DistrictLvrou Houshao Wang (Donkey Meat and Baked Wheaten Cake)Chinese name: 驴肉火烧王（lú ròu huǒ shāo wáng）Average cost per person: CNY10-CNY20Location: 90, Huguosi Jie, Xicheng DistrictYi Wan Ju Noodles (noodles with chopped meat in fried bean sauce)Chinese name: 一碗居（yī wǎn jū）Average cost per person: CNY30Hours: 11:00 - 22:00Location: Bldg. 5, 4th Section, Anhui Bei Li, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District