Dining in Beijing is a journey through layers of culinary history. From humble eateries tucked away in hutongs to upscale and centuries-old establishments, and from halal restaurants to refined vegetarian venues, the city offers an impressive range of options to suit every palate.

To help you explore this diverse food scene, this guide is divided into four easy-to-follow sections: popular restaurants, time-honored establishments, halal restaurants, and vegetarian restaurants. Each section highlights a handpicked selection of Beijing's iconic dining spots, ensuring you enjoy the very best the city has to offer.

POPULAR RESTAURANTS:

Siji Minfu (PEKING CHAMBER, Forbidden City branch)
四季民福（故宫店）
•Address: No 11 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 10-65267369
•Average cost per person: 130-180 yuan ($19.11-26.47)
•Recommended dishes: Peking Duck, Beile Grilled Meat, Zhajiangmian, Almond Tofu, and Duck Web in Mustard Sauce

Fangzhuanchang No 69 Zhajiangmian (Beixinqiao branch)
方砖厂69号炸酱面（北新桥店）
•Address: No 67 Beixinqiao Toutiao, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 186-11101371
•Average cost per person: 35-45 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Traditional Beijing Zhajiangmian (Noodles with fermented soybean paste and stir-fried minced pork), Spicy Baodu (Quick-fried Tripe), Almond Tofu, and Qianlong Cabbage

Kaorouliu Beijing-Style Barbecue (Jinyuchi flagship restaurant) (Halal restaurant)
烤肉刘・老北京炙子烤肉（金鱼池创始总店）
•Address: No 2 Jinyuchi Zhongjie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-63175016
•Average cost per person: 100-120 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Grilled Fresh Lamb, Grilled Marbled Beef, Fried Cornbread, and Lamb with Pickled Cabbage

TIME-HONORED RESTAURANTS:

Quanjude (Hepingmen flagship restaurant)
全聚德（和平门总店）
•Address: No 14 Qianmen Xidajie, Xicheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-83193101
•Average cost per person: 180-260 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Quanjude Whole Roast Duck, Signature Premium Peking Duck served in the shape of a fully open peony blossom, Quick-fried Duck Heart, Duck-shaped Pastry, Duck Web in Mustard Sauce

Dongxinglou (Dongzhimen branch)
东兴楼（东直门店）
•Address: No 5 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-84064118, 84064058
•Average cost per person: 100-130 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Peking Duck, Crispy Deep-fried Pork Meatballs, Quick-fried Diced Chicken in Savory Soy Paste, Quick-fried Beef Tripe with Cilantro, Sliced Chicken in Fluffy Egg White with Crab Roe, Braised Liaoning Sea Cucumber with Scallions, Braised Prawns in Rich Savory Sauce

Cuihualou (Xinshijie Department Store flagship restaurant)
萃华楼（新世界旗舰店）
•Address: 2/F, Xinshijie Department Store, No 3 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-67056390, 67066320
•Average cost per person: 130 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Sauteed Diced Chicken with Walnuts in Soybean Paste, Quick-fried Fish Fillets in Wine Sauce, Crispy and Tender Roast Duck, Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions, Black Fish Egg Soup, and Clear Soup with Shredded Vegetables

Huguosi Snacks (Huguosi flagship restaurant)
护国寺小吃（护国寺总店）
•Address: No 93 Huguosi Dajie, Xicheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-66181705
•Average cost per person: 15-30 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Cream-filled Fried Cake, Douzhi (fermented mung bean drink) with Jiaoquan (crispy fried rings), Lyudagun (the “rolling donkey”, glutinous rice dough rolls with sweet red bean paste), Miancha (millet porridge with sesame paste), Zhaguanchang (fried starch sausage), and Pea Cake

HALAL RESTAURANTS:

Jubaoyuan (Niujie flagship restaurant)
聚宝源（牛街创始店）
•Address: No 5-2 Niujie, Xicheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-83545602
•Average cost per person: 110-140 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Freshly Sliced Lamb, High-calcium Lamb, Beef Tripe, Freshly Grilled Lamb Skewers, and Premium Sesame Seed Buns

Donglaishun Restaurant (Wangfujing flagship restaurant)
东来顺饭庄（王府井总店）
•Address: 5/F, Beijing APM, No 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-6528-0932
•Average cost per person: 100-130 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Cloisonne Copper Pot Lamb Hotpot, Hand-sliced Lamb, Handmade Sesame Buns, Sweet Garlic, Stir-fried Triple Delight

Halal・Ya'er Liji・Hotpot (Shichahai flagship restaurant)
清真・鸦儿李记・涮肉(什刹海创始门店)
•Address: No 2 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 16600070802
•Average cost per person: 85-110 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Hand-cut Fresh Lamb, Sweet Pancake with Sesame Sauce, Fresh-cut Lamb Neck, and Freshly Skewered Lamb Kebabs

Hongbin Lou (Zhanlanguan Lu flagship restaurant)
鸿宾楼（展览馆路总店）
•Address: No 11 Zhanlanguan Lu, Xicheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-68994561
•Average cost per person: 160-200 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Braised Oxtail, Clay Pot Sheep's Head, Stir-fried Lamb Liver with Cilantro, Fried Mutton Fillet in Sweet Sauce (Tasi Mi), and Whole Lamb Feast

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS:

Jingzhaoyin (King’s Joy, Wudaoying Hutong restaurant)
京兆尹（五道营胡同店）
•Address: No 2 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-84049191
•Average cost per person: 900-1500 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Braised Wild Mushroom Rice with Peach Resin, Salted Egg Yolk Tofu, Stir-fried Asparagus Tips with Lotus Seeds in Tea Seed Oil, Sweet and Sour Lotus Root Ribs, Wild Red Mushroom Soup, amd Beijing Royal Cheese

Gongdelin Vegetarian Restaurant (Qianmen branch)
功德林素菜饭庄（前门店）
•Address: No Jia 2 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing
•Phone: +86 010-65112542
•Average cost per person: 95-120 yuan
•Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Squirrel Fish, Braised Pork Belly with Winter Melon and Monkey Head Mushrooms, Eighteen Arhats (a medley of 18 vegetables and mushrooms), Steamed Bun with Preserved Vegetables, and Wensi Tofu Soup