First of all, when it comes to Beijing cuisine, the first thing people think of is definitely roast duck. Quanjude's roast duck is undoubtedly the representative of Beijing roast duck. Its skin is crispy and tender, dipped in special sauce, and its mouth is full of duck flavor. Of course, other small shops also have great roast duck, such as the "Old Beijing" roast duck restaurant in Haidian District. Their roast duck tastes just as good and the price is more close to the people.
Next, let's talk about another famous dish in Beijing-Zhajiang noodles. Zhajiang Noodles is a homely pasta of Beijingers, paying attention to the cooking of fried sauce and the taste of noodles. Located in Dongzhimen, "King of Old Beijing Zhajiang Noodles" is a very authentic Zhajiang noodle restaurant. Their noodles are strong, the fried sauce is mellow and the side dishes are rich.
Besides, bean juice and inby are traditional snacks in Beijing, and they are also the favorites of old Beijing. In an old brand like Daoxiang Village, you can taste the most authentic bean juice and inby. The taste of bean juice is very unique. You may not be used to it at first, but once you get used to its taste, you will fall in love with its rich bean flavor. Inby is a snack similar to fried dough sticks. Crispy and delicious. With bean juice, the flavors complement each other.
There are some restaurants and snacks in Beijing's food strategy that are worth trying. For example, casserole stew in "Casserole House", mutton skewers and instant-boiled mutton in "Youyishun", noodles with dregs and stewed noodles in "Dongsi Zhajiang Noodle Restaurant" and so on. These delicacies not only represent the authentic flavor of Beijing, but also are the favorite of countless Beijingers and tourists.