Recently, I’ve organized some local characteristic restaurants that are frequently visited by Beijingers. These are all long – established stores in Beijing with a great reputation.

• Siji Minfu
  📍 Location: Nanchizi Street
  ⭐ Recommendations: Roast Duck, Cleverly Mixed Bean Sprouts, Mustard Duck Webs, Honey – Glazed Crispy Shrimp, Beller Barbecue
  💰 Per capita: 130 – 180 yuan

• Xiyuanju Shuanrou
  📍 Location: Wangfujing Joy
  ⭐ Recommendations: Dry – Aged Lamb Leg, Fresh Beef Shoulder, Fish Maw, Fresh Tripe, Sweet Garlic, Pear Soup
  💰 Per capita: 168 yuan

• Chatang Li
  📍 Location: No.94, Gulou Dongdajie
  ⭐ Recommendations: Chatang (a kind of sweet gruel), Doorknob – shaped Meat Pie, Palace – style Milk Rolls, Almond Jelly
  💰 Per capita: 50 yuan

• Fangzhuanchang 69 Hao Zhajiangmian
  📍 Location: No.45, Qianmen Street, Xicheng District
  ⭐ Recommendations: Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), Old Beijing Style Tripe with Vermicelli, Meatball Soup in Noodle Soup, Plum Juice
  💰 Per capita: 40 yuan

• Yaoji Chaogan
  📍 Location: Gulou Dongdajie
  ⭐ Recommendations: Chaogan (a kind of liver – based stew), Steamed Buns, Tripe, Deep – fried Dough Cake
  💰 Per capita: 33 yuan

• Heyan Roubing
  📍 Location: Intersection of Meishi Street and Paizi Hutong
  ⭐ Recommendations: Beef Pie, Sautéed Shredded Pork with Beijing Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken, Pickled Cucumbers, Hot and Sour Soup
  💰 Per capita: 54 yuan

• Liuji Zhizi Kao Rou
  📍 Location: No.85, Lazhu Hutong
  ⭐ Recommendations: Grilled Lamb, Grilled Beef, Pickled Chinese Cabbage, Fish Tofu, Deep – fried Wotou (steamed corn bread), Mushroom Platter
  💰 Per capita: 110 – 120 yuan

• Nanmen Shuanrou
  📍 Location: Yongdingmen Dongjie
  ⭐ Recommendations: Lamb Shoulder, Sliced Lamb, Freshly Cut Yuanbao – shaped Lamb, Fresh Tripe, Spicy Cabbage Salad, Sweet Garlic
  💰 Per capita: 100 – 120 yuan

⚠️ Suggestion: During the peak tourist season, it’s advisable to make reservations in advance on the official WeChat account of these local restaurants! Otherwise, you may have to queue for two hours.