Jom Makan! Best Food Spots in Beijing
Siji Minfu Peking Duck
Location: Near the Forbidden City (avoid peak hours)
Craving authentic Peking duck? Siji Minfu is a local favourite! Besides their amazing duck, they serve up other delish Beijing dishes. Be prepared to queue though, kadang-kadang (sometimes) it can take 1-2 hours!
Nanmen Tiantan Shabu Shabu (Hot Pot)
Location: Near the Temple of Heaven
Their lamb is lembut (tender) and sedap (delicious), especially when dipped in their creamy sesame sauce. Just a heads-up, you might have to beratur (queue) for a bit.
Fangzhuangchang No. 69 Fried Noodles
Location: No. 1 Nanluogu Alley
These noodles come in a big portion with affordable prices. The "sauce" is fried separately, giving it a unique flavour. Michelin recommended this place for 5 years in a row! They also have fried pork belly noodles and traditional Beijing duck rolls.
Yin Sandou Mung Bean Drink
Location: No. 89 Nanluogu Alley
Try their special mung bean drink served with fried bread rings and pickles. They also have a cooling ice cream version, perfect for musim panas (summer)!
Menzhang Hutong Century Stew
Location: Menzhang Hutong Street
Their stewed intestines are lembut (tender) and aromatic, a generous serving of traditional Beijing flavour. But, ramai orang (many people) love this place, so expect a waiting time.
Dahuai Shu BBQ
Location: Beijing
A heaven for meat lovers! They have pork, beef, ox tongue... all marinated perfectly, lembut (tender), manis (sweet) and juicy.
Daoxiangcun Pastries
Location: No. 1 Fuxiang Hutong, Nanluogu Alley
Famous Beijing pastries with a crispy outer layer and a soft inside, a perfect blend of savoury and sweet that's so memuaskan (satisfying).
"Rolling Donkey" Dessert
Location: Beijing
This sweet bean cake melts in your mouth, with a soft and chewy texture. The soybean powder adds a unique aromatic flavour.
Juer Family
Location: No. 63 Xiaojuer Hutong
The best braised pork with rice in Beijing! The meat is tender and not too fatty. You can add more rice and braised pork for free!
Ma Quai Grilled Wings
Location: No. 20 Heizhima Hutong, Nanluogu Alley
They have all kinds of wing flavours! Crispy on the outside, lembut (tender) on the inside, with just the right amount of pedas (spice). They also have grilled marshmallows that melt in your mouth! Best to visit at malam (night) to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.
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