Top 15 Beijing Snacks Restaurants
Traditional local snack is a prized delicacy in Beijing Cuisine. Some restaurants serve the local snacks that have been enjoyed by the townspeople for hundreds of years. Now, these time-honored Beijing snack restaurants are again alive with vigor. Following are top 15 Beijing snacks restaurants we recommend to you:
1. Du Yi Chu Shao Mai

In Qianmen Street, this Beijing snack restaurant that has been enjoyed by the locals for hundreds of years. It is said that the name of the restaurant was given by Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The restaurant has a history of over 300 years and it is still doing well. Shao Mai is a kind of steamed dumpling with the dough gathered at the top. Shao Mai with vegetable stuffing as well as meat stuffing is well liked by the diners.
Average Cost per Person: CNY70-85

Location: Hongyu Mansion, No.7, East Qinghua Road, Haidian District

Location: No.38, Qianmen Avenue, Dongcheng District

Location: No.15, Fangchengyuan Food Street, No.1-6, Pufang Road, Fengtai District

Location: No. 15, Zhongli, East Yongdingmennei Street, Dongcheng District
2. Hua Tian Restaurant
It is also a restaurant with long history. Since the 1980s, there was a Muslim restaurant simply named as Xiao Chi Bu, selling traditional snacks. Now, after many years' development, the taste of the snacks here is as genuine as before. Dou Zhi (Bean Soup), Zha Gao (Fried Cake) and Jiao Quan (Fried Bread Ring) are the most popular snacks here.
Average Cost per Person: CNY20-35

Location: No. 109, South Xisi Street, Xicheng District

Location: No. 181, North Xisi Street

Location: No. 89, Xianmen Street, Xicheng District
3. Bei Ping Lou Restaurant
This is a traditional local snacks restaurant, offering all kinds of Beijing food. As well as the delicious dishes, the decoration of the restaurant is also impressive. The waiter wears a short gown with a towel hanging over his shoulder. When entering the restaurant, you will be taken back to the old Beijing in 1930s.
Average Cost per Person: CNY80-90
Bei Ping Lou Restaurant (Huixinli Branch)
Location: No. 19, East Huixin Street, Chaoyang District
4. Dao Jia Chang
It is an ideal place to taste real Beijing Cuisine as well as the local catering culture. The traditional cuisine served here, especially the noodles with soybean paste, will make your mouth water.
Average Cost per Person: CNY40-50

Location: No. 19, Outer Chaoyangmen Street, Chaoyang District

Location: beside West Gate of China University of Petroleum

Location: No. 20, Guangximen Beili, Qisheng Road
5. Da Zhai Men

This Beijing snack restaurant is highly praised for its menu. Every day, there are performances in the big hall of the restaurant. The diners can enjoy the performances while having their meal.
Average Cost per Person: CNY150-160
Location: No.23, Fuxue Road, Changping District
6. Gou Bu Li Baozi
(steamed stuffed bun)Gou Bu Li Baozi is the most famous steamed stuffed bun all over the country. It originated in 1858 in Tianjin. The steaming hot Baozi in a delicate shape will surely make your mouth water.
Average Cost per Person: CNY50-60

Location: No.24, Shuaifuyuan Hutong, Dongcheng District (opposite the Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant)

Location: No. 18, Dazhalan, Qianmen, Xicheng District

Location: No.88, Dongdan Street (North), Dongcheng District

Location: No. 12, Xiguan, Changping District
7. Jiu Men Snacks
It is the heaven of snacks lovers as nearly all the local snacks are gathered here and waiting for you to taste.
Average Cost per Person: CNY40-50
Jiumen Snacks (Shichahai Branch)
Location: No.1, Xiaoyou Hutong, Shichahai Houhai, Xicheng District
8. Dao Xiang Cun

Dao Xiang Cun is a time-honored Beijing snack restaurant serving genuine local snacks. This is a good choice for tourists who don't know where to eat Beijing snacks. There are many branches all over the city.
Average Cost per Person: CNY30-40
Recommended Dishes: Pancake in Oxtongue Shape, Pea-flour Cake

Location: 1/F, Bldg 1, Jiulongshan Jiayuan, Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District

Location: No. 130, North Xidan Street, Xicheng District

Location: No. 33, Dazhalan Street, Xicheng District

Location: Lanqiying Community, Chengfu Road

Location: No. 77, Guanzhuang Xili, Chaoyang District

Location: No. 72, Qinghe 3rd Street
9. Liu Bi Ju
The restaurant enjoys a long history. The tablet hanging above the entrance was written by Yan Song, a prime minister in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Pickles that have a salty flavor are the special dishes of the restaurant.
Average Cost per Person: CNY30-40

Location: No. 347, Nanxiao Street, Dongcheng District

Location: No. 255, Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District

Location: No. 3, Liangshidian Street, Qianmenwai, Xicheng District
10. Xiao Wang Fu
Chinese name: 小王府
Average Cost per Person: CNY100-150

Location: No. 48, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District

Location: No. 15, Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District

Location: No. 6, North Ritan Road, Chaoyang District

Location of Guanghua Branch: No.2 Building, Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District
11. Sha Guo Ju
Average cost per person: CNY60-75
Hours: 11:00 - 22:00

Location: No. 60, South Xisi Avenue, Xicheng District

Location: No. 41, Sanlihe Road

Location: No. 1, Liuliqiao, Fengtai District
12. Da Wan Cha Restaurant
Average cost per person: CNY25
Hours: 9:00 - 22:00
Location: Bldg. 3 Zhengyang Market, Qianmen West Street, Xicheng District
13. You Yi Shun Restaurant
Average cost per person: CNY80
Location: No. 28, Dewai Huangsi Avenue, Xicheng District
14. Wang Pangzi Lvrou Houshao
(Donkey Meat and Baked Wheaten Cake)Average cost per person: CNY25-30

Location: No. 113, Huguo Temple Street, Xicheng District

Location: No. 66, East Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District

Location: No. 80, Drum Tower West Avenue, Xicheng District
15. Yi Wan Ju Noodles
(noodles with chopped meat in fried bean sauce)Average cost per person: CNY60-70

Location: No. 24-1, Pufang Road, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District

Location: No. 20, North Nongzhanguan Road, Chaoyang District
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Questions & Answers on Top 15 Beijing Snacks Restaurants
Asked by fauziah from MALAYSIA | Feb. 27, 2014 00:43
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How can we tell if a restaurant is a muslim restaurant in Beijing? Are there any specific signs to look out for?
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Answered by Luo | Feb. 27, 2014 01:41
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They usually have a sign written "清真" on the sign to remind people the restaurants are muslim restaurants.
Asked by Ms.SWAPNA_80 from INDIA | May. 12, 2010 05:10
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Are there some good economic eaterias to try local food near Tianmen square
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Answered by Mr.Lea | May. 12, 2010 22:52
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Hello,
It is hard to find an economic eatery around Tiananmen Square. Walk to Qianmen Street or the nearby Hutongs to find some local restarurant.
It is hard to find an economic eatery around Tiananmen Square. Walk to Qianmen Street or the nearby Hutongs to find some local restarurant.
Asked by Mrs.Lim from SINGAPORE | Sep. 29, 2009 03:44
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please tell me in detail how to go to Du Yi Chu Shao Mai
(都一处烧卖) and Hua Tian Restaurant
(华天小吃) from wangfujing? Thanks.
(都一处烧卖) and Hua Tian Restaurant
(华天小吃) from wangfujing? Thanks.
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Answered by Mr.Shan | Oct. 07, 2009 21:49
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The Duyichu could be found easily at the Qianmen Street where could be reached from Wangfujing on foot or by city-bus. The Huatian Rastaurant has several branches in Beijing. The closest one for you is located at Zhangzizhong Station of subway Line 5.
Asked by Mr.EJAZ HAIDER from PAKISTAN | Apr. 30, 2009 06:22
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please let me know best shopping place in Beijing for kitchen ware. thanks
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Answered by Ms.Ella from CHINA | May. 01, 2009 22:07
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Dongjiao wholesale market in Bawangfen, 200 meters south of Dawangqiao in CHaoyang District. Or you can get to the place around the bridge opposite Putian Group Building between Fuxingmen and Guanganmen Bridge.