Beijing - Around Town : South of Tian'an Men Square (part 3) - Restaurants and Teahouses

Restaurants and Teahouses

1. Duyichu

   Centuries-old corner snack shop serving baozi (steamed buns).

   • 36 Qian Men Dajie

   • 6702 1555

2. Lao Beijing Zhajiang Mian Da Wang

   Bustling institution serving traditional Beijing snacks. Kitsch but cheap and very tasty fare.

   • 29 Chongwen Men Wai Dajie

   • 6705 6705

3. Fengzeyuan

   Specializes in Shandong cuisine, which is heavy on soups and seafood.

   • 83 Zhushikou Xi Dajie

   • 6303 2828

4. Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant

   Peking duck at this chaotic, little courtyard restaurant is usually sublime, despite the rough-and-ready ambience.

   • 11 Beixianfeng Hutong, enter from Zhengyi Lu

   • 6705 5578

   

   Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant

5. Qian Men Quanjude

   The most famous of the Quanjude restaurants and the worse for it. But call by for take-away duck pancakes.

   • 32 Qian Men Dajie

   • 6511 2418

6. Gongdelin Vegetarian Restaurant

   Guaranteed meat free, although many dishes feature “mock meat,” which can look like the real thing.

   • 2 Qian Men Dong Dajie

   • 6702 0867

7. Crab Apple House

   A handful of charming, private rooms set around a courtyard garden. It serves a variety of regional Chinese cuisines.

   • 32 Xi Heyan, Xuanwu Men Dong Dajie

   • 8315 4678

8. Lao She Teahouse

   One of the first in a recent renaissance of old-style Beijing teahouses. Performances of opera and acrobatics take place in a small, upstairs theater.

   • 3 Qian Men Xi Dajie

   • 6303 6830

   • www.laosheteahouse.com

9. Ji Gu Ge Teahouse

   In addition to tea in all its many kinds and a variety of snacks, the Ji Gu Ge also boasts a small gallery and shop.

   • 132–6 Liulichang Dong Jie

   • 6301 7849

10. Maison Boulud

    The Beijing outpost of chef Daniel Boulud serves exquisite French cuisine in the stately setting of the former American embassy.

    • 32 Qian Men Dong Dajie

    • 6559 9200