The first thing to mention is Beijing roast duck, which is a business card of Beijing. There are many classic roast duck restaurants in Xidan, such as Quanjude and old Beijing instant-boiled mutton. These shops generally have a lot of history and good reputation, so people can rest assured to taste them. The roast ducks in these stores are baked with special ingredients and special ovens. They are delicious and tender, so people will always enjoy them differently when they taste them.
Followed by Dandan Noodles, which is exclusive to Sichuan cuisine and a major feature of Xidan cuisine. There is an old shop in Xidan Square, and the Dandan Noodles of this shop is a perfect interpretation of what Sichuan cuisine is. Dandan Noodles has a lot of spices, and the taste is so spicy that it makes people drool.
Finally, Xidan snacks will be introduced. Even in roadside stalls, you may find unforgettable gourmet snacks, such as fried liver, snowballing, fried dumplings, scorpions, roasted meat and bean juice, as well as local specialty snacks such as Taiwan Province snacks, northeast jiaozi and Sichuan crayfish, which can meet the various taste needs of different people.
In a word, Xidan's cuisine includes not only Beijing Roast Duck which has been passed down for thousands of years, but also exquisite Sichuan cuisine and Dandan Noodles, as well as unforgettable snacks. These delicacies represent the characteristics of Xidan and show the unique charm of the city.