As China's capital, Beijing offers many varieties of distinctive food from almost every Chinese province. In a sense, Beijing Cuisine is a combination of cuisines from all of China. In a Beijing restaurant, you can find various dishes and snacks from Shanghai, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guangdong. Of course there are also traditional Beijing dishes that you should not miss including hot pot, imperial cuisine, and most importantly roast duck.

There are relatively few Beijing restaurants in Shanghai; however they attract many locals and tourists. Most Beijing restaurants are decorated in an ancient imperial style enhancing the atmosphere when you dine on your authentic Beijing Roast Duck.

 Recommended Beijing Restaurants:

 Family Li Imperial Cuisine
Chinese name: 厉家菜 (lì jiā cài)
Specialties: The restaurant is set in the beautiful Huangpu Park. It is said to be derived from the imperial court of the Qing Dynasty. With fresh food and Qing Dynasty traditional cooking methods, the dishes served here are healthy and tasty. Sweet and sour sparerib, braised duck stuffed with shark fin, abalone, shellfish and fried egg custard are highly recommended.
Address: 1F, No. 500, East Zhongshan 1st Road, Huangpu District (inside Huangpu Park)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 21:30
Average cost per person: CNY 1000 - 1500

 Old Beijing Roast Duck Restaurant
Chinese name: 老北京 (lǎo běi jīng)
Specialties: Roast duck is the signature dish of this restaurant. Other authentic Beijing dishes are also served.
Address: No. 1, South Henan Road, Huangpu District (the intersection with East Yan’an Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 110

 Quan Ju De
Chinese name: 全聚德 (quán jù dé)
Specialties: The time-honored Quan Ju De means Beijing Roast Duck to Chinese people as well as foreigners. The roast duck served in this restaurant has a distinctive and authentic Beijing flavor.
Operating hours: 10:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:30

Pudong Branch: 3F, Purple Mountain Hotel, No. 778, Dongfang Road, Pudong New Area
Average cost per person: CNY 100

Zhabei Branch: No. 547, West Tianmu Road, Zhabei District (near Chang'an Road)
Average cost per person: CNY 85 - 95

Huaihai Branch: 4F, No. 786, Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District (near Ruijin 2nd Road)
Average cost per person: CNY 90

 Yan Yun Lou
Chinese name: 燕云楼 (yān yún lóu)
Specialties: This restaurant has been in operation since 1936. It boasts the first restaurant serving Beijing Roast Duck in Shanghai. It serves leaner roast ducks and is less expensive than Quan Ju De.
Address: 8-9F, No. 288, North Guangxi Road, Huangpu District (near East Nanjing Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 70

 Ya Wang
Chinese name: 鸭王 (yā wáng)
Specialties: The name of 'Ya Wang', meaning duck king, shows the superior quality of the roast duck in this restaurant. The various dishes made of organs of the duck are also recommended.

Hongqiao Branch: No. 85, Loushanguan Road, Changning District (the intersection with Xianxia Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 100

Xuhui Branch: 2F, West Asia Hotel, No. 20, Tianyaoqiao Road, Xuhui District (near Zhaojiabang Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 90

Yangpu Branch: 7F, Oriental Department Store, No. 2500, Siping Road, Yangpu District (near Huangxing Road)
Operating hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 90

Hongkou Branch: 3F, Dongtai Plaza, No. 17, Lane 2002, North Sichuan Road, Hongkou District (near Shanyin Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 90

Putuo Branch: 4F, Caoyang Cinema, No. 125, Lanxi Road, Putuo District
Operating hours: 10:30 - 14:00, 16:30 - 21:00
Average cost per person: CNY 80

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