Old Beijing, Hutongs, and the Forbidden City
by UnrealHoliday
May 30, 2023
#hellohalloween
After a full day exploring Tiananmen Square, the National Museum, and the Forbidden City, make your way to Qianmen Street — and don’t miss this hidden gem tucked inside Xianyukou Hutong. It’s where locals go for a real taste of Beijing.
The restaurant has a charming second floor with window seats and a small terrace, offering a view of the blue sky and the narrow hutong streets below — picture-perfect for photos 📸
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🦆 The Star Dish: The Roast Duck Box
It’s not just food — it’s a whole experience. The moment you lift the lid and slide open the drawer, the presentation feels ceremonial.
• The crispy duck skin topped with caviar is incredibly fragrant and melts in your mouth.
• Underneath, there’s perfectly sliced duck meat with scallions, cucumber, and hawthorn strips — ready to wrap in thin pancakes with a dab of sweet sauce.
• It’s beautiful, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying 🤤
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🍽️ Must-Try Dishes
If you’re in the mood for more, they also serve all the classic Beijing comfort foods:
• Fried Sausage Rolls (炸灌肠)
• Crispy Meatballs (干炸丸子)
• Sweet & Sour Pork (糖醋里脊)
• Grilled Beef with Scallion (京葱炙子烤肉)
• Minced Pork Noodles (肉丁炸酱面)
• Drinks like Yangmei Lychee Cooler and Passionfruit Milk Custard 🍑🥛
And if you’re not here for a full meal, they even offer afternoon tea sets with four elegant Chinese-style desserts — Mei, Lan, Zhu, Ju (Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum) — each as beautiful as they are tasty 🌸🌼🎋
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