Beijing, Beijing has been called a "food desert" for more than a day or two. In fact, behind Beijing cuisine is a thousand-year history of ethnic integration. Beijing is an inclusive city that integrates the culinary flavors of various northern regions and ethnic groups. Whether it is the various halal snacks in Huguosi Snack Street or Niujie, southerners may really not be used to it.

Beijing cuisine is very mixed. According to literature, Beijing's catering industry was very developed in the past, with Shandong restaurants having the most restaurants. "Ten halls", "eight residences", "eight buildings, and eight springs" are said to be the most popular ones. Shandong cuisine is the most popular among them. Of course, in addition to Shandong cuisine, there is also Huaiyang cuisine. In the 1930s, West Chang'an Street had There were more than 12 restaurants selling Huaiyang cuisine, which was called the "Twelve Spring Festivals in Chang'an" at that time. As the imperial capital, it attracted talents from all over the country, so it was natural to bring the taste of hometown to the capital. Then there was the Beijing cuisine at that time. It is also influenced by the palace cuisine, but it also leads to the "mixture" of Beijing cuisine, which lacks its own unique personality.

In fact, many Beijing dishes are passed down by the royal family. People in Beijing are very particular about "eating from time to time" and eating what they want in any season. As a capital for thousands of years, Beijing's abundance of food is beyond everyone's imagination. In my opinion, this is not called "poor and particular", it should be Beijingers' silent resistance to this fast era.