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Top 50 Light Bites in Beijing [2025]

MENKUANGHUTONGBAINIANLUZHU
MENKUANGHUTONGBAINIANLUZHU
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MENKUANGHUTONGBAINIANLUZHU

4.5
/5
499 reviews
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From £5.00
Xizhimen and Beijing Exhibition Center Area | 5.2 km from downtown
Address: 赵登禹路甲2号(新街口地铁B口正对面)
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Highlights:
󱨝Unique flavor of our signature pork stew
󰋁A nearly 150-year heritage of Luzhu-making skills
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Luzhu has always been my favorite Beijing snack. Today, I finally checked in at this must-eat restaurant. Compared with other street-side Luzhu restaurants, this one is larger, and the store is bright, clean and tidy. The overall feeling is quite good. For Luzhu lovers, the taste of this store is especially worthy of praise, especially the high-quality Luzhu, which is delicious and delicious, absolutely the top level in Beijing. You can find this store when you come out of Xinjiekou Station on Metro Line 4. You must come to Europe when you have time!
Good! I like it very much! I fell in love with Beijing Luzhu from then on. We arrived in Beijing at night, and this restaurant was open until 2 am, so considerate. Call them and tell them that we will close early and you can come to eat. The Luzhu has a strong flavor, and the soup is absorbed by the tofu and fire cake. The large intestine is clean. There are pig lungs, etc. in it. The fried noodles with soybean paste are also delicious. I went there three times in a week in Beijing. Haha
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Huguosi Restaurant Xicheng
Huguosi Restaurant Xicheng
Huguosi Restaurant Xicheng
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Huguosi Restaurant Xicheng

Huguosi Restaurant Xicheng

4.5
/5
1104 reviews
Snacks
From £3.00
Houhai Area | 4.4 km from downtown
Address: No.93 Huguosi Street,Xicheng District, Beijing China
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Highlights:
󱨝Serving Beijing snacks such as Douzhi and Jiaoquan
󰋁Nearly 70 years of history
󱨠Saved by 259 users󱨠246 positive reviews
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I came to the main store again after 10 years. I haven't seen my college roommates for many years. Let's reminisce about school. The store hasn't changed much, but the dishes are richer. In addition to snacks, there are all kinds of staple foods. Beef biscuits. It tastes good when it's just out of the pot, but it's a bit salty. Almond tofu. It's delicious, with a strong almond aroma, very thick, not too sweet, just right.
🥂Environment Don’t mention the internet celebrity check-in shop, it has to be a time-honored brand, affordable and full of queues! 💁Service The service is efficient. As long as people finish eating and leave, there will be an aunt to clean up the table immediately, and the speed of serving food is also very fast! 🥛You can’t go wrong with the dishes. This time I ordered toad spitting honey, butter fried cakes and my favorite sugar ears. 22💰Three people are full~
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YAOJI CHAO GAN
YAOJI CHAO GAN
YAOJI CHAO GAN
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YAOJI CHAO GAN

4.5
/5
1809 reviews
Snacks
From £3.00
Houhai Area | 4.2 km from downtown
Address: No.311 Gulou East Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
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󱨝Signature Old Beijing fried liver (Chaogan)
󰋁Over 30 years of heritage
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Coming out of Houhai, I followed the small road straight to the old brand. The navigation was relatively easy to find. It was on the roadside, and the door was eye-catching and had a story. After ordering the dishes, I served them myself. There were not many people, but everyone wanted to try one, even the bean juice that I had never dared to order. The fried liver felt the same as the starch soup here, but more internal organs were used, and the soup was thick and hung in the throat. When eating, you don’t use chopsticks or spoons, but hold the bottom of the bowl with your hands and raise it to your mouth to slurp it. The dishes were all good and solid, but I couldn’t handle the bean juice, so I didn’t dare to take two bites. The fried dough rings were all okay. The fried noodles with soybean sauce were relatively light and refreshing, the noodles were smooth and smooth, and the cucumber was mild overall. The environment of the old Beijing restaurants felt similar, and they were all more practical and not fancy. Watching the uncles and aunties around us slowly drinking the fried liver, we also experienced it firsthand, just like the uncles and aunties in the old streets of Macau ordering a cup of milk tea and a pineapple bun. Every place has its own local characteristics.
The Bell and Drum Tower is open. Today I specially came to the tower to enjoy the view. After coming down, it was time for dinner, so I just ate at Yaoji. The location can be said to be under the wall of the Drum Tower, which is a blessed place blessed by the Feng Shui of the imperial city. The store’s slogan is-"If you want to eat fried liver, turn the corner of the Drum Tower." Yaoji’s signboard is very famous. With so much attention, controversy naturally arises. Some say it’s good and some say it’s not good. I think it’s actually okay. The main reason for the big fluctuations in reputation is the unstable level. For example, I ate four pork and green onion buns today. Three were in one tray and one was in another tray. As a result, the taste was not quite the same. The first three were good, and the last one was slightly worse. The fried liver is the same. I have eaten it several times. Sometimes it is thick and sometimes it is thin. Whether it tastes good or not depends on luck. But today’s bowl of fried liver is good, with enough ingredients, the right thinness and consistency, and the taste is authentic. The price of 18 yuan with this amount is very normal in all the old fried liver restaurants. To be honest, the douzhi is not good, it is too watery. Maybe it is to adapt to the taste of foreign tourists, but compared with traditional douzhi, it is at most soy milk.
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FANG ZHUAN CHANG No.SIXTYNINE
FANG ZHUAN CHANG No.SIXTYNINE
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FANG ZHUAN CHANG No.SIXTYNINE

4.1
/5
91 reviews
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From £3.00
Houhai Area | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: 1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Beijing.
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Highlights:
󱨝Authentic Beijing Zhajiang noodles, a specialty of the capital
󰋁A 15-year history
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This is a famous noodle restaurant in Beijing. It is located on the bustling Qianmen Street. The fact that it can stand in this place where every inch of land is valuable shows that this noodle restaurant is very popular. It is indeed well-deserved. There are people waiting for a seat at the door as soon as we sit down here. It seems that we are quite lucky. The restaurant is not too big or small, but it is very clean and tidy. It is decorated in the old Beijing style. The wall introduces the history and influence of the noodle restaurant. Many celebrities have also come here to eat noodles. His noodle is delicious, the noodles are very crunchy, the dishes are complete, the saltiness of the sauce is just right, but the diced meat feels a bit hard, and the noodle soup is free to take. What is especially pointed out is that the Laba garlic here tastes great, and it is free and unlimited. The store is really real. The service is excellent, and every aspect is in place. It seems that the service staff of the brand noodle restaurant is well-trained. In short, it is definitely worth the trip to come here to taste the noodle.
The famous Zhajiangmian restaurant is located at the north entrance of Nanluoguxiang in Dongcheng District, Beijing. You can see it as soon as you enter the north side. Maybe because it is a famous restaurant, there are many people, and there is a long queue at the door. The store is very bright.
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5

YINSAN DOUZHI
YINSAN DOUZHI
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YINSAN DOUZHI

4.4
/5
115 reviews
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From £1.00
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 176 East Xiaoshi Street, Beijing.
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󱨝Famous for its specialty, Beijing Douzhi
󰋁Opened for Over 20 Years
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Environment The store is very small, just a small bungalow. If you don't see the queue at the door, you can easily miss it. There are a lot of people on holidays or weekends, and the queue time is very long. The place is not big, there are not many tables, and you can only share tables when you go to the store. Waves of people come and go very quickly. Service There are a lot of people every day, and the service in the store is very busy. There is also a takeaway window with long queues on both sides. If you don't want to eat in the store, you can take it away, which is very convenient. Taste Bean juice The first time you drink it, you are really not used to it. Try to drink it a few times and you will get used to it. His bean juice is still the best in the vicinity. It is relatively thick and a bit light at the end.
[Taste] It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the ceiling of douzhi. It is rich and fragrant, with a heavy feeling, and golden threads are indispensable. [Environment] The place is not big and there are too many people, so come to share a table. [Service] Efficient and enthusiastic.
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BeiXinQiao LuZhu Old Shop
BeiXinQiao LuZhu Old Shop
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BeiXinQiao LuZhu Old Shop

4.6
/5
226 reviews
Snacks
From £5.00
East Second Ring Workers' Stadium Area | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: No. 141, Dongsi North Street
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Highlights:
󱨝Beijing's specialty Luzhu has a unique flavor
󰋁A time-honored restaurant serving luzhu for decades
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In the world of braised pork, Beixinqiao Braised Pork Old Shop is a god-like existence. Parking here is really inconvenient, but there is a relatively large parking lot on the west side of the road to the north. At noon, there is basically a long queue to order food and take braised pork. It is very lucky to be able to share a seat. Although the price is not cheap, I just like this. There is an advertisement for the opening of a branch on the wall. It is not far away. If it is a directly-operated store, it will probably not be bad.
The taste of the stewed pork in the old Beixinqiao stewed pork shop was really good before. But when I went there last year, the taste was not as good as before. Although it was not as sour as last year, the stewed pork tasted light and not as delicious.
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Ciqikou Old Bean Juice Shop (Shop The Temple)
Ciqikou Old Bean Juice Shop (Shop The Temple)
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Ciqikou Old Bean Juice Shop (Shop The Temple)

4.6
/5
381 reviews
Snacks
From £1.00
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | 1.8 km from downtown
Address: TianTan Lu 71-1 Hao, Beijing China
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󱨝Beijing's signature douzhi is famous nationwide
󰋁Popular Douzhi shop opened for over 20 years
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The bean juice here is indeed in Beijing. I have tried it and it is quite good. But you really have to pick a time to come here. If you catch it at mealtime, there are too many people and the environment is a bit inconvenient, so every time I go there, it is not a normal mealtime. But there is a problem if you don’t go at mealtime, some cooked food is a bit cold. After it is cold, the taste is not very good, such as pie, etc. This bean juice is relatively authentic, and the sour taste is not too strong. However, a few southern friends at the table next to me took a sip and said they felt uncomfortable 🤢 and left 😂 I think the aroma of the beans here is still very strong.
An old friend who was doing morning exercises at the Temple of Heaven invited me to have breakfast at the Laociqikou Douzhi Restaurant. This is an old restaurant that serves Douzhi, fried tofu, mutton offal soup, big fire cakes, fried cakes, etc. It was just past seven o'clock, and diners were already seated in the small restaurant. They spent a few yuan and enjoyed the food. It is said that many elderly people have breakfast there every day without fail, and take away the fried cakes and sesame cakes they bought for their children and grandchildren before leaving.
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清真牛街宝记豆汁店(牛街输入胡同店)
清真牛街宝记豆汁店(牛街输入胡同店)
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清真牛街宝记豆汁店(牛街输入胡同店)

4.7
/5
123 reviews
Snacks
From £2.00
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | 4.2 km from downtown
Address: NiuJie ShuRu HuTong 27Hao, Beijing China
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󱨝Signature fermented mung bean milk and fried dough rings
󰋁Over 20-year-old restaurant
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There are many Muslim restaurants and shops in Niujie. Baoji Douzhi is a good Muslim snack shop. Many grandpas and grandmas come here to buy Douzhi and Jiaoquan (•̀⌄•́). The Douzhi tastes quite strong (*^ワ^*)
I couldn't get in line at Jubaoyuan, so I went to Laowu. I also bought some soybean juice at Niujie. I started my day with plenty of water! Thank you Miss Gao who brings soybean juice and braised pork from Niujie once a month. [Taste] I never get tired of eating the soybean juice here.
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清真·白记年糕(牛街北口店)
清真·白记年糕(牛街北口店)
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清真·白记年糕(牛街北口店)

4.7
/5
174 reviews
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From £3.00
Beijing West Railway Station Area | 4.2 km from downtown
Address: 牛街街道牛街5号牛街清真超市1楼(近输入胡同)
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󱨝Signature glutinous rice cake is soft and sweet
󰋁Opened in 1986
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I came here specifically to buy Baiji's rice cakes, which tasted really good. I bought glutinous rice rice cakes and purple rice rice cakes, both of which were delicious. There are also many old Beijing snacks related to glutinous rice and noodles. There are too many kinds. If you haven't bought them, you can buy the assembled boxed products to try them all.
The main flavor of rice cakes is ¥19.8 per pound. This price is definitely affordable in the dessert and snack industry. No wonder there is a queue no matter what time you come. ㊙️ The product does not contain preservatives and has a shelf life of only one day. [Osmanthus Sesame Rice Cake] You can smell the strong fragrance of osmanthus as soon as you get it. And the unique aroma of red beans. The red bean filling (not plain red bean paste) is very full. It is estimated to account for more than half. The taste is sweet and not choking at all. It is very delicious to eat it alone. Jiangmi cake is not as sticky as glutinous rice. The boundaries between each rice grain can be barely seen. It is easy to cut with a spoon. It is convenient to eat and will not be particularly sticky. The taste is refreshing and glutinous.   Hawthorn strips are mainly used for decoration. The red color makes it look more appetizing. The slight acidity can neutralize the sweetness of the red bean filling. The taste and texture are richer.   📌Tip: Some maps show that it is on the east side of the road. It is actually on the west side of the road. Next to the old store of Jubaoyuan Niujie
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小肠陈饭庄(南横街店)
小肠陈饭庄(南横街店)
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小肠陈饭庄(南横街店)

4.6
/5
131 reviews
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From £5.00
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | 3.6 km from downtown
Address: 南横东街194号
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󱨝Authentic Old Beijing Luzhu Huoshao
󰋁Founded in 1886
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I can't help wanting to eat Xiaochang Chen again—— To be honest, it's not easy to eat authentic braised pork and fire-baked bread now. Although there are many braised pork restaurants, most people don't want to eat it again after eating it once. Xiaochang Chen is quite famous. It's an old restaurant with many stories. I haven't been to other restaurants, but I love to come to this one on Nanheng Street. The braised pork here is always good, at least I can't find any faults. It's good in every aspect, but there are too many people. It's not easy to eat in the restaurant. Sometimes I will order their takeaway, but the braised pork is only fragrant when it's just out of the pot. The takeaway tastes much worse, so I really can't help it and have to eat in the restaurant. It opens at 10:30 in the afternoon. I arrived at 10:25 today, but at this time, there were already several tables in the restaurant. The waiter said that we had to wait until 10:30 to order dishes, so everyone was eager to try it while looking at the watch. When the time came, they immediately rushed to the front desk to start queuing. This restaurant gives you a receipt after you order the dishes. The stewed dishes, cold dishes, and hot dishes are separated. You have to queue up and wait for the stewed dishes to be cut, and the cold dishes are served at the front desk. You have to wait for the hot dishes to be served at the front desk. This is the rule of state-owned restaurants in the early years. The disadvantages are very obvious. You have to queue up to order dishes, queue up to wait for stewed dishes, and run to the front desk to get hot dishes when your number is called. As a result, the restaurant is always in a state of coming and going and bustling. In fact, there are only about 20 tables in the restaurant, and they are all full and there are not many people, but it is always messy. I don’t know why it can’t be changed. How much trouble can it take to let the waiter serve the dishes? Isn’t it better than letting the customers run around the store by themselves? And the stewed dishes in their restaurant are not big. Many people carry them around, spilling soup all the way, and the floor is full of oil. Aren’t they afraid of trouble? I really hope it can be changed. It really affects the overall environment. If the business is good, we have to find ways to improve the customer experience, which is also for the store’s own business to be better, right? Today, as usual, I ordered two fire-baked stewed dishes. In addition, other dishes of this restaurant are also very good, such as mustard pile and mixed radish skin in cold dishes, dry fried meatballs and spicy tofu in hot dishes, fried sausage and fried crunchy in snacks. These are all dishes that I always like to order. Today, I ordered fried sausage and mustard pile. The stewed dishes are waiting to be cut, and you can add garlic juice, chili oil and coriander yourself. You need to add more garlic juice to enhance the flavor and suppress the smell of internal organs; you can also add more chili oil, which is not spicy and very fragrant; I also added more coriander, I love coriander. The stewed dishes are still the same, there is no problem, everything is cooked to the right degree, the most difficult to cook biscuits are very soft and the seasoning is relatively light. If there are chives and fermented tofu, I will definitely add some. Today's fried sausage is a bit of a failure, not as good as the previous ones, mainly because the heat is a bit bad. I know that the heat is too high when I eat the first piece. The inside is soft, and the skin is a bit hard. The mustard pile is two rolls, which is just enough for one person. There is a layer of mustard on the bottom. Today's taste lacks some sweet and sour taste, and the taste is a bit dry, probably because it has been stored for a long time. The three items cost a total of 75 yuan. I spend this much money on a stewed pork. I feel that stewed pork is becoming more and more unaffordable.
It is said to be the head office of Xiaochang Chen. As soon as you enter the store, you will see the sign of the first Beijing Luzhu restaurant. The wall displays the introduction of the Little Great Wall brand. The store is not very large, and the tables are mainly small tables. You order at the counter. You line up with the receipt to pick up the Luzhu and Huoshao. You can take the cold dishes directly at the counter. You can wait for the number to be called before taking the hot dishes at the counter. There was a queue at the counter when I arrived at the store at 11 o'clock. At 11:30, there were many people waiting for the table. Fortunately, the waitress in the store was very diligent and cleared the tables in time, so the queue was not too long. Today, I ordered Luzhu and fried sausage. Luzhu is definitely the signature of Xiaochang Chen. The taste is really good, but it is not cooked enough, especially the sesame cake is a bit hard. The fried sausage is quite large. I feel that people with small appetites will be full with such a sausage. The taste is not bad. The slices are relatively thick, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I have eaten so many sausages in Beijing, and this one should be ranked first. Luzhu Huoshao and sausage are both snacks. They used to be eaten for fun and were cheap, not worth much money. But now a Huoshao and sausage cost more than 50 yuan, and snacks are almost unaffordable. And the original snacks in my memory tasted authentic, and now I feel that there are not many authentic ones.
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