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As the capital of China and the center for China’s international exchange, Beijing gathers both Chinese cuisines from throughout the country and many foreign cuisines from the Asian and European countries. Beijing roast duck, instant-boiled mutton and imperial court food are the representatives of local food. Beijing snacks, having around 300 varieties, also enjoy high fame among the visitors.
Spicy crayfish has become a sensational evening snack across China in recent years, originating from central and eastern parts of China, including Hunan, Hubei and Jiangsu provinces.
Also known as "little lobsters" in China, they are often served in hot and spicy chili sauce.
Beer is a favored beverage to go with the delicacy.
The Niujie Street area is an inhabit region of Muslims in Beijing. The main attractions in this area are the Mosques and the local food street.
The Niujie Mosque, built in 996AD initially, is the perfect mixture of the classical Chinese palace construction style and the Arabic mosque construction style, and is one of those high-quality historic buildings in China.
Besides the buildings, there are many historical cultural treasures in the Libaisi.
The local food street is the best known attraction as well as the Libaisi. Islamic food and Beijing traditional snacks are very popular here. The best place to enjoy the snacks is on the second floor of the Islamic Supermarket which sells pure Islamic food only.
A dazzling array of snacks from all corners of China can be found in this Beijing night market. The majority of diners here are foreign, and the cost is not low. However, for a comfortable and relaxing meal, Xin Dong An Restaurant comes highly recommended. After Donghuamen Night Market was closed, Wangfujing Snack Street has become the most popular one which attracts more and more tourists every year.
Location: south of Haoyou Department Store, Wangfujing Business Street, Dongcheng District
There are a number of time-honored restaurants in Qianmen Street, including Quanjude Roast Duck, Duyichu Shaomai and Yitiaolong Restaurant.
Most restaurants in the street are open around the clock. If you are a night owl, Guijie Street Night Market is a good place to spend until the wee hours of the morning. The late hours of the night are usually the busiest times on this street, whose specialty is Spicy Lobster. Picture yourself sitting in an old chair inside an ancient courtyard house under the grapevines appreciating photos from long-ago but most important savor the aroma and taste of the succulent dishes.
Location: Dongzhimennei Dajie
Over 60 stores extend from North Palace Gate entrance into the Suzhou Market Street which is about 300 meters (328.1 yards) in length. Along the Back Lake, the street design imitates the ancient style of shops on the banks of rivers in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, that is, taking the running water of Back Lake as the street and its banks as a market. The area served as an entertainment place where Emperors and concubines could feel as if they were strolling on a commercial street. When the royals went there, eunuchs and maids of honor would playact as peddlers, customers and shop assistants to mimic market activities.
Most restaurants in the street are open around the clock. If you are a night owl, Guijie Street Night Market is a good place to spend until the wee hours of the morning. The late hours of the night are usually the busiest times on this street, whose specialty is Spicy Lobster. Picture yourself sitting in an old chair inside an ancient courtyard house under the grapevines appreciating photos from long-ago but most important savor the aroma and taste of the succulent dishes.
Location: Dongzhimennei Dajie
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