Houhai area is one of the famous tourist attractions in Beijing. It has the beautiful Houhai Park and a variety of restaurants and food.
The first thing many tourists think of when they come to Houhai is to taste local food.
Let me introduce to you some delicious food in Houhai area.
The first delicacy is the old Beijing noodles with soybean paste.
In some small shops in the Houhai area, you can taste the very authentic old Beijing style fried noodles, which are often made with bean paste and miso as the main ingredients, and are topped with meat sauce, peanut butter or tofu skin.
Zhajiang noodles are rich in aroma and unique in taste, with the characteristics of sour, spicy, sweet, salty and fragrant.
It is a delicacy that is worth trying after a trip to Houhai.
The second delicacy is barbecue from Houhai area.
There are many barbecue shops in the Houhai area, but many barbecue shops on the market only sell skewers, which are expensive and not suitable for mass consumption.
The barbecue in Houhai area is different. The barbecue here is not only affordable, but many stores also have specially prepared sauces, which are really delicious.
Finally, let’s introduce a dessert, Houhai’s Qingtuan.
The color of Qingtuan is a unique light green, hence its name.
It is a snack made of glutinous rice, red bean paste, osmanthus, etc. It tastes sweet but not greasy and full of texture.
There are fewer Qingtuan stores in Houhai area, but they are not weak and worth trying.
Here are only three types. There are many small shops selling various kinds of delicacies in Houhai area, waiting for tourists to visit.
When you come to the capital Beijing, in addition to seeing more scenic spots and historical sites, tasting local food is also a highlight. If you have the opportunity to come to Houhai area, don’t miss every delicacy.