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What to eat in Beijing

Famous regional dishes across China — with the Chinese name and pinyin so you can point at a menu and order, plus how spicy it is and where to try it.

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Type All Main dish Street food Noodles & staple Dessert Drink

Diet Not spicy No gluten No dairy No offal No alcohol No peanuts No shellfish No beef No pork Vegetarian option Pescatarian Halal-friendly Vegan Vegetarian Showing 4 of 4

Rice cake in Beijing

Beijing Rice Cake (Nian Gao) 年糕 · Nián gāo

Beijing¥10–20 per portion

Lamb spine hotpot from Beijing

Lamb Spine Hotpot (Yang Xiezi) 羊蝎子 · Yáng xiē ziFor the brave

Beijing¥80–150 per pot (serves 2–3)

Instant-Boiled Mutton from Beijing

Instant-Boiled Mutton (Copper-Pot Hotpot) 涮羊肉 · Shuàn yáng ròu

Beijing¥100–200 per person

Chao Gan street food from Beijing

Chao Gan (Stewed Pork Liver) 炒肝 · Chǎo gānFor the brave

Beijing¥10–20 per bowl