Halal Food Guide: Beijing Ramadan Iftar — Five International Buffets (Part 5B of 7)
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Summary: Halal Food Guide: Beijing Ramadan Iftar — Five International Buffets is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear English, beginning with this scene: Every year during Ramadan, having an Iftar buffet at one of the foreign restaurants in Beijing is a regular tradition for me. The account keeps its focus on Beijing Iftar, Ramadan Food, Halal Buffets while preserving the names, places, food, and historical details from the Chinese source.
4. Tunisian restaurant La Medina
I had the Ramadan iftar buffet at the Tunisian restaurant La Medina by the Liangma River. It is super crowded on weekends, which is likely the case for all iftar buffets in Beijing, so friends, it is better to choose a weekday.
First, let me introduce their restaurant name. Medina means "city" in Arabic. In North Africa, a medina usually refers to an old town built with city walls and many narrow, maze-like alleys. The Medina of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. It is one of the most famous medinas, containing 700 historical buildings including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas, and fountains.
Compared to last year, the variety at La Medina has decreased, which is truly a pity. Last year at the buffet, I had Tunisian harissa soup, merguez (North African sausage), and kibbeh, but I didn't get to eat them this time. I am not sure if it was just bad timing.
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Beijing Ramadan Iftar — Five International Buffets is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear English, beginning with this scene: Every year during Ramadan, having an Iftar buffet at one of the foreign restaurants in Beijing is a regular tradition for me. The account keeps its focus on Beijing Iftar, Ramadan Food, Halal Buffets while preserving the names, places, food, and historical details from the Chinese source.
4. Tunisian restaurant La Medina
I had the Ramadan iftar buffet at the Tunisian restaurant La Medina by the Liangma River. It is super crowded on weekends, which is likely the case for all iftar buffets in Beijing, so friends, it is better to choose a weekday.
First, let me introduce their restaurant name. Medina means "city" in Arabic. In North Africa, a medina usually refers to an old town built with city walls and many narrow, maze-like alleys. The Medina of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. It is one of the most famous medinas, containing 700 historical buildings including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas, and fountains.
Compared to last year, the variety at La Medina has decreased, which is truly a pity. Last year at the buffet, I had Tunisian harissa soup, merguez (North African sausage), and kibbeh, but I didn't get to eat them this time. I am not sure if it was just bad timing.
