What to eat in Beijing

Dessert

Beijing Eight Pastries (Jing Ba Jian) 京八件 · Jīng bā jiàn

Beijing¥40–80 per box

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Dessert

Beijing Rice Cake (Nian Gao) 年糕 · Nián gāo

Beijing¥10–20 per portion

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Street food

Sugar-Glazed Fried Dough (Tang You Bing) 糖油饼 · Táng yóu bǐng

Beijing¥3–6 each

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Main dishMild

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

Beijing¥80–150 per pot (serves 2–3)

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Street food

Beijing Sesame Flatbread (Shaobing) 烧饼 · Shāo bǐng

Beijing¥3–8 each

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Door-Nail Meat Pie 门钉肉饼 · Mén dīng ròu bǐng

Beijing¥8–15 each

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

Beijing¥100–200 per person

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Peking Roast Duck 北京烤鸭 · Běi jīng kǎo yā

Beijing¥200–400 per duck (serves 2–3)

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