Best Halal Food in Beijing: Complete Muslim Dining Guide and Foreign Restaurants (Part 1)
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Summary: This first Beijing halal dining guide lists classic Muslim restaurants, Niujie favorites, hot pot, noodles, roast duck, Xinjiang food, and foreign halal restaurants across the city.
1.
Jubaoyuan
I put Jubaoyuan first not because it is the best, as I do not rank them, but because it used to be closest to my home. Before the Niujie renovation, I lived in Shouliu Hutong right behind Jubaoyuan. Jubaoyuan is not an old Beijing brand. When I was a child, it was just a shop selling beef and mutton. Later, they started a hot pot business and became popular before anyone noticed. For those who have not been to the great Northwest and have not eaten authentic Northwest beef and mutton, Jubaoyuan tastes quite good. I recommend their small sesame flatbread (shaobing), which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Because it is so popular, they now limit purchases to three per person. Before you come, be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour and a half. You might also encounter some stern-faced servers.
Address: No. 5-2 Niujie, Xuanwu District, Beijing
2.
Liankexuan Four Seasons Hot Pot (Liankexuan Siji Shuanrou)
If you think the wait at Jubaoyuan is too long, you can cross the street, walk south, and eat at Liankexuan. The restaurant is on the second floor. It is very large, so there are always empty seats whenever you go. The meat plates at Liankexuan are large. Two people with a normal appetite can finish one plate of meat and be full after adding some side dishes.
Address: 2nd Floor, Commercial Building, No. 20-22 Niujie, Xicheng District, Beijing
3.
Hongshunxuan
Hongshunxuan is a Beijing-style restaurant. The braised meat strips (ba routiao), stir-fried mutton with eggs and wood ear mushrooms (culiu muxu), braised oxtail (hongshao niuwei), sweet lamb dish (tasi mi), and candied yam and date rolls (tang juanguo) are all very authentic. You can also eat hot pot here, but I am not sure how it tastes.
Address: No. 3 Commercial Street, North Entrance of Niujie, Beijing
4.
Laochengyi Lamb Spine Hot Pot (Laochengyi Yangxiezi)
The lamb spine (yangxiezi) at Laochengyi is truly delicious. The lamb chops are stewed until very tender. The mouth-watering chicken (kou shui ji) is also a must-order dish. After finishing the lamb spine, you can cook other vegetables in the pot. The shop has two floors and plenty of seating, so even at meal times, the wait is not too long.
Address: No. 3 Commercial Street, North Entrance of Niujie, Beijing
5.
Mudelou
Mudelou's roast duck is excellent and requires a one-hour advance reservation. If you want halal roast duck, Mudelou is the top choice. They also have grilled fish. this restaurant is smoke-free and alcohol-free. During Ramadan, they also provide iftar meals for the elders at the mosque.
Address: No. 19 Jiaozihutong, Guang'anmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (right next to the east gate of the Niujie Dongli community)
6.
Baodu Wai
Quick-boiled tripe (baodu) is a classic Beijing snack. Although this is a small shop specializing in tripe, I think their beef noodles are even better.
Does looking at these big chunks of beef make you hungry?
Address: No. 5, Fayuansi Xili, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
7.
Dashuntang
Dashuntang has been around for a long time. They make very authentic Beijing-style halal food. When families have special occasions, they usually choose Dashuntang first. Roasted lamb chops, boiled beef, deep-fried lamb tail, and roast duck are all very popular.
Address: No. 4A, Building 5, Fayuansi Xili, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
8.
Yang's Beef Pie (Yangji Niuroubing)
Old Yang makes great meat pies. They are limited each day and sell out after meal times. The beef and green onion flavor is the most popular. I can eat two at a time. Usually, when I am too lazy to cook, I buy them to take home. But the real treat is sitting on a stool at the door, eating a fresh pie right out of the pan with a bowl of millet porridge.
Address: No. 42-13, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
9.
Halal Spicy Hot Pot (Mala Tang)
I am introducing two halal spicy hot pot shops together. One is in Jiaozihutong on Niujie Street, and the other is at the south gate of Beijing Jiaotong University. Both have their own strengths. The Niujie shop uses more sesame paste, while the Jiaotong University shop uses more chili oil. Spicy hot pot in the Northwest region mainly uses chili oil, but both shops are delicious.
Address: Next to the fruit supermarket in Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District; Ma Jinlong is in the street-level shops at the south gate of Beijing Jiaotong University.
10.
Junlian Halal Dumpling Restaurant
This shop has all kinds of dumpling fillings, like pineapple or tomato. It is very popular, and you have to wait in line during meal times. My favorites are the traditional beef and green onion, or chive and egg dumplings.
Address: South Gate, Niujie Xili District 2, Xicheng District, Beijing.
11. Halal Bridge-Crossing Rice Noodles (Guoqiao Mixian)
There are two bridge-crossing rice noodle (guoqiao mixian) shops in the Niujie area. One is in Jiaozi Hutong next to the Old Yang Meat Pie (laoyang roubing) shop. The other is at the intersection of Nanheng West Street and You'anmen Inner Street. Both taste about the same, but I personally prefer the one on Nanheng West Street because it looks cleaner.
12. Shandong Big and Thick Pancake (Shandong shada cu jianbing)
I don't usually like pancakes, but I love the Shandong pancakes made by this big brother.
Address:
A row of storefronts on the west side of Jiaozi Hutong
13. Fried Sauce Noodles (zhajiangmian)
People often ask me where to find halal fried sauce noodles. Although people usually make them at home, there is a halal noodle shop across from the Hui Muslim Hospital where you can get them. The taste is decent.
14. Turpan Restaurant (Tulufan Canting)
The red willow skewer barbecue (hongliu kaorou) at Turpan Restaurant is worth recommending. You can also try the bamboo fungus soup (zhusun tang) and vegetarian chicken legs (sujitui). You need to order the whole roasted lamb (kao quanyang) in advance. The breakfast at Turpan Restaurant is the most popular and affordable. They serve sesame flatbread (shaobing), deep-fried dough sticks (youtiao), tofu pudding (doufunao), offal soup (zasui tang), steamed buns (baozi), and purple rice porridge. These are all common Beijing breakfast items. They are served before 9:00 AM, and you will need to wait in line.
Address: No. 6 Niujie, Xicheng District
15.
Fuxingte Halal Restaurant
This is a Beijing-style halal restaurant. The braised hairtail (hongshao daiyu) and stir-fried meat with chestnuts (lizi chaorou) are both delicious. The advantages are that it is not crowded and the prices are cheap.
Address: East side of Xinrong South Street, Daxing District, Beijing, near the Xihongmen Mosque.
16. Ziguangyuan
Ziguangyuan is also one of Beijing's time-honored brands with many chain locations. Their specialties are roast duck, stir-fried dough bits (chaogeda), and fried lamb tail (zha yangwei), which often sell out. Their breakfast is also good. My standard order is a sesame flatbread with meat (shaobing jiarou) paired with homemade yogurt.
Address: 300 meters east of the Old Bridge, Beimenkou Village, Majuqiao Town, Tongzhou District
17.
Hongbinlou
This is one of Beijing's high-end halal dining brands. It is a time-honored restaurant that Zhou Enlai invited to Beijing from Tianjin. The taste goes without saying. I recommend their dim sum. The price is a bit expensive; it costs about 500 for two people.
Address: No. 11 Zhanlanguan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
18.
Yuanxie Shuanrou Restaurant
The flavor is very similar to Jubaoyuan, and even their sesame flatbreads are made just like Jubaoyuan's. The good thing is that there are no purchase limits and no lines. The owner is a Hui Muslim from Xinjiang who has lived in Beijing for many years and married a Beijing woman. The shop is spacious, the servers are warm and polite, and the prices are quite cheap. If you want to eat at Jubaoyuan but don't want to wait in line for two hours, you should come here instead.
Address: Nanxiaojie South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing.
19.
Zhangji Hot Pot (Zhangji Shuanrou)
The owner of Qianmen Zhangji Hot Pot is a Hui Muslim from Niujie. He spent six years in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and is good friends with the owners of Jubaoyuan, Niangao Yang, and Nailao Wei. He is amazed at how famous Jubaoyuan has become in recent years and feels that traditional old Beijing culture is disappearing. The old gentleman is open-minded, funny, and humorous.
Address: 95 Meishi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, near the Qianmen McDonald's.
20. Sijiqing Jinxiangquan Hot Pot Restaurant
The lamb comes from Inner Mongolia, and the restaurant's specialty is using Xiangshan spring water for the hot pot.
Address: West of Sijiqing Bridge, Haidian District (southwest corner of Nanpingzhuang intersection).
21. Changying Three Brothers
I am not sure if the tall guy calling out numbers at the door is one of the three brothers, but the line is just as long as at Jubaoyuan. The deep-fried meat strips (zha songrou) are delicious, the lamb brain (yang shangnao) is tender, and the prices are cheap. You can even get a discount if you don't ask for a receipt.
Address: Changying Middle Road, Chaoyang District.
22. Yanlanlou
Yanlanlou is a famous chain of Northwest Chinese restaurants in Beijing. It is a more upscale option with many branches across the city. I like their oxtail, and their beef noodles are also made with great care.
Address: Opposite the National Library.
23. Western Mahua
Western Mahua is my canteen. I have basically eaten every dish on their menu, and almost all of them suit my taste. Mahua Shifu claims to be a full-service halal restaurant, offering roast duck, hot pot, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and Beijing cuisine.
Address: 2 Baijiazhuang Xili, Chaoyang District.
24. Dafengshou Fish Restaurant
The 3,000-square-meter flagship store of Dafengshou Fish Restaurant in Beijing is highly recommended for its river catfish (jiangtuan yu) hot pot and golden pepper fish pot. The golden pepper sauce is spicy and delicious, and you can even pack the peppers to take home. The Hezhou steamed buns (Hezhou baozi) are as popular as ever, the Lanzhou cold noodles (niangpi) and chive pockets (jiucai hezi) are very authentic, and the quail century eggs and hand-grabbed pancakes (shouzhuabing) are great for satisfying cravings.
Address: Basement level, Shaanxi Mansion, Panjiayuan, Chaoyang District.
25. Red willow skewer roasted lamb spine (hongliushu kao yangxiezi)
I have eaten the dry pot catfish (suobianyu) here and it tastes great. The catfish is fresh, tender, and has few bones. The environment is nice, and they also sell dry pot duck feet.
Address: Gongti East Road, Chaoyang District
26.
Urumqi Office in Beijing
If you want authentic Xinjiang barbecue in Beijing, you must come to the Urumqi Office in Beijing. This place is packed every day, and the pilaf (zhuafan) is usually sold out by 5:00 PM. Feel free to try the cold starch noodles (liangpizi), big plate chicken (dapanji), and hand-pulled noodles (latiaozi); you will be satisfied.
Address: Urumqi Office in Beijing, No. 1 Chegongzhuang Street North, Xicheng District, Beijing (North of the Five Buildings)
27.
Taste of Xinjiang Restaurant
I like this restaurant because the environment is quiet and the food tastes standard and reliable.
Address: Second floor of Aidinghu Business Club, No. 51 Wujiachang Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
28.
Xinjiang Bingtuan Restaurant
The stir-fried dough bits (chaogeda) and yogurt (suannai) here are must-order dishes. It is very popular and the taste is good. I like eating the baked buns (kaobaozi) and fried meat strips (jiasha).
Address: Building 2, Courtyard 6, Malian Road South, Xicheng District, Beijing (West side of Carrefour)
29.
Xinjiang Happy Restaurant
Located inside the Joy City shopping center, this shop has nice decor. The baked buns (kaobaozi) are excellent, and my overall impression is quite good.
Address: Exit at Xihongmen Station on Beijing Subway Line 4, third floor of Joy City shopping center.
30.
Bayi Laoye
Students on Xueyuan Road generally know about Bayi Laoye. The iron rack barbecue (tiejiazi kaorou) is a must-order. There are several branches in Beijing, all of which are popular, and sometimes you have to wait in line.
Address: Building 23, Weigongcun Residential Area, 22 Minzu University West Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
31. Ga Xiaozi Xinjiang Restaurant
This is a Xinjiang restaurant that Xinjiang friends all recommend. I really like the decor, which is typical of Southern Xinjiang. The cold starch noodles (liangpi) and grilled meat (kaorou) are both very authentic.
Address: 5th Floor, Wangfujing Department Store.
32.
Dardanelles Turkish Restaurant
There are three halal Turkish restaurants in Beijing, and this is my favorite. The main reason is the beautiful environment with Ottoman-style decor. The salmon, grilled meat, and steak are all delicious and not too expensive.
Address: Units 1-21-22, Courtyard 39, Shenlu Street, Ritan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (west side of the North Korean Embassy).
33. KAVKAZ Azerbaijani Restaurant
At KAVKAZ Azerbaijani Restaurant, I tasted Caucasian salad, Azerbaijani soup dumplings, and Caucasian beef, along with Azerbaijani salty yogurt drink (ayran). The staff are all Azerbaijani. The young girl who served us did not speak much Chinese, but she was very cute and enthusiastic.
Address: East of Shenlu Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
34.
Shashi Castle Restaurant
This is an Uzbekistan-style restaurant themed around the romantic meeting of a prince and princess. They serve Middle Eastern, Russian, and Western food. The grilled steak is a must-order, and the Napoleon cake is quite delicious. There is also belly dancing at 7:30 PM.
Address: Exit E of Hujialou Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 1st floor of the Saint Angel Hotel.
35.
Persepolis Restaurant
Persia is Iran. The Rumi Restaurant next door changed its sign. I used to go there often for the lunch buffet. Iranian black tea is a must-order, as is the grilled meat. You can eat saffron fried rice here.
Address: Exit A of Tuanjiehu Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
36.
Turkish Mama Restaurant
Grilled meat and black tea are the specialties of Turkish cuisine. their desserts are made very delicately.
Address: Exit A of Tuanjiehu Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
37.
Padang Restaurant
Padang Restaurant serves Indonesian-style Southeast Asian cuisine. I recommend their ice cream, Indonesian crispy chicken, Indonesian water spinach with shrimp paste, Indonesian village-style fried rice, lover's milkshake, lover's pudding, and golden potato beef rolls.
Address: 3rd Floor, Shimao Department Store, No. 13 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (near Sanlitun Village).
38. Baku Caspian Western Restaurant
This is an Azerbaijani-style restaurant. I recommend the salmon pizza. The Caucasian desserts have a unique taste and are delicious and affordable.
Address: Middle section of Shenlu Street, Chaoyang District.
39. Saduri Indian Restaurant
The place is not big, but it is very clean and tidy. The Indian curry tastes great.
Address: Ju'er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang.
40. Istanbul Restaurant
The capital of Turkey is not Istanbul, but Ankara. The shop is quite small, but very refined and the prices are cheap.
Address: No. B7 Xiushui South Street (north side of International Building, back street of Friendship Store).
41. Punjab Indian-Afghan Restaurant
This is actually an Indian-Pakistani style restaurant located on the second floor of Haoyun Street. I like eating their flatbread (naan) dipped in beef curry sauce.
42. Lazeez Indian Music Restaurant
The halal sign for this shop is hung inside. Luckily my classmate reminded me, otherwise I would have missed such a unique style of Indian cuisine. The environment inside has a very exotic feel, and you can hear beautiful Indian songs. You can eat authentic Indian thick spicy beef curry, chicken curry, cream of mushroom soup, Mughal royal flatbread (naan), samosa chaat, and rose yogurt milkshake here. There is a wide variety of dishes.
Address: No. 31 Gulou West Street, Xicheng District.
43. Sukhothai Thai-Malaysian Restaurant
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Thai dynasty, the Sukhothai Dynasty. The original Nanyang Yiyicheng Malaysian restaurant in Dongzhimen has closed, and I was worried about where to find halal Malaysian food. I recommend the original milk tea, pineapple rice, and coconut pudding with sago.
Address: Ju'er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, opposite Saduli Restaurant.
44. Hefeng Banquet
This is the first halal Japanese restaurant in Beijing. The head chef used to work at the Kempinski Hotel. The space is bright and roomy with private rooms. The food is carefully prepared for its look, smell, and taste. You can order Australian wagyu beef hot pot here. The owner is a Hui Muslim from Lanzhou who is very devout, so you can trust the ingredients. The palm-sized prawns are fresh and tasty. The tempura sushi and saury taste just like they do in Japan. You get a free pudding after your meal.
Address: First floor, Shaanxi Building, Shilihe, Chaoyang District.
45. Cheese Molecule Pizza
This shop specializes in pizza. The large round tables are great for group meals, and they have many pizza flavors.
Address: Basement level 1, U-Town Plaza, Chaoyangmenwai.
46. Alameen Lebanese Restaurant
Lebanese food is one of my favorite Middle Eastern cuisines. This place has a nice, quiet atmosphere and fair prices. They serve pizza, steak, salads, and more. The grilled chicken breast is delicious.
Address: Next to the German Embassy, Sanlitun.
47. Pakistani Khan Baba Restaurant
Pakistani food is as common abroad as Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles (lamian) are here. This restaurant is quite popular.
Address: Room 511, 5th Floor, Building 2, Sanlitun SOHO, No. 8 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District.
I do not want to write anymore. This is getting too long and uses too much data, so I will talk about the rest later.
To be continued...
Summary: This first Beijing halal dining guide lists classic Muslim restaurants, Niujie favorites, hot pot, noodles, roast duck, Xinjiang food, and foreign halal restaurants across the city.
1.
Jubaoyuan
I put Jubaoyuan first not because it is the best, as I do not rank them, but because it used to be closest to my home. Before the Niujie renovation, I lived in Shouliu Hutong right behind Jubaoyuan. Jubaoyuan is not an old Beijing brand. When I was a child, it was just a shop selling beef and mutton. Later, they started a hot pot business and became popular before anyone noticed. For those who have not been to the great Northwest and have not eaten authentic Northwest beef and mutton, Jubaoyuan tastes quite good. I recommend their small sesame flatbread (shaobing), which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Because it is so popular, they now limit purchases to three per person. Before you come, be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour and a half. You might also encounter some stern-faced servers.
Address: No. 5-2 Niujie, Xuanwu District, Beijing
2.
Liankexuan Four Seasons Hot Pot (Liankexuan Siji Shuanrou)
If you think the wait at Jubaoyuan is too long, you can cross the street, walk south, and eat at Liankexuan. The restaurant is on the second floor. It is very large, so there are always empty seats whenever you go. The meat plates at Liankexuan are large. Two people with a normal appetite can finish one plate of meat and be full after adding some side dishes.
Address: 2nd Floor, Commercial Building, No. 20-22 Niujie, Xicheng District, Beijing
3.
Hongshunxuan
Hongshunxuan is a Beijing-style restaurant. The braised meat strips (ba routiao), stir-fried mutton with eggs and wood ear mushrooms (culiu muxu), braised oxtail (hongshao niuwei), sweet lamb dish (tasi mi), and candied yam and date rolls (tang juanguo) are all very authentic. You can also eat hot pot here, but I am not sure how it tastes.
Address: No. 3 Commercial Street, North Entrance of Niujie, Beijing
4.
Laochengyi Lamb Spine Hot Pot (Laochengyi Yangxiezi)
The lamb spine (yangxiezi) at Laochengyi is truly delicious. The lamb chops are stewed until very tender. The mouth-watering chicken (kou shui ji) is also a must-order dish. After finishing the lamb spine, you can cook other vegetables in the pot. The shop has two floors and plenty of seating, so even at meal times, the wait is not too long.
Address: No. 3 Commercial Street, North Entrance of Niujie, Beijing
5.
Mudelou
Mudelou's roast duck is excellent and requires a one-hour advance reservation. If you want halal roast duck, Mudelou is the top choice. They also have grilled fish. this restaurant is smoke-free and alcohol-free. During Ramadan, they also provide iftar meals for the elders at the mosque.
Address: No. 19 Jiaozihutong, Guang'anmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (right next to the east gate of the Niujie Dongli community)
6.
Baodu Wai
Quick-boiled tripe (baodu) is a classic Beijing snack. Although this is a small shop specializing in tripe, I think their beef noodles are even better.
Does looking at these big chunks of beef make you hungry?
Address: No. 5, Fayuansi Xili, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
7.
Dashuntang
Dashuntang has been around for a long time. They make very authentic Beijing-style halal food. When families have special occasions, they usually choose Dashuntang first. Roasted lamb chops, boiled beef, deep-fried lamb tail, and roast duck are all very popular.
Address: No. 4A, Building 5, Fayuansi Xili, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
8.
Yang's Beef Pie (Yangji Niuroubing)
Old Yang makes great meat pies. They are limited each day and sell out after meal times. The beef and green onion flavor is the most popular. I can eat two at a time. Usually, when I am too lazy to cook, I buy them to take home. But the real treat is sitting on a stool at the door, eating a fresh pie right out of the pan with a bowl of millet porridge.
Address: No. 42-13, Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.
9.
Halal Spicy Hot Pot (Mala Tang)
I am introducing two halal spicy hot pot shops together. One is in Jiaozihutong on Niujie Street, and the other is at the south gate of Beijing Jiaotong University. Both have their own strengths. The Niujie shop uses more sesame paste, while the Jiaotong University shop uses more chili oil. Spicy hot pot in the Northwest region mainly uses chili oil, but both shops are delicious.
Address: Next to the fruit supermarket in Jiaozihutong, Xicheng District; Ma Jinlong is in the street-level shops at the south gate of Beijing Jiaotong University.
10.
Junlian Halal Dumpling Restaurant
This shop has all kinds of dumpling fillings, like pineapple or tomato. It is very popular, and you have to wait in line during meal times. My favorites are the traditional beef and green onion, or chive and egg dumplings.
Address: South Gate, Niujie Xili District 2, Xicheng District, Beijing.
11. Halal Bridge-Crossing Rice Noodles (Guoqiao Mixian)
There are two bridge-crossing rice noodle (guoqiao mixian) shops in the Niujie area. One is in Jiaozi Hutong next to the Old Yang Meat Pie (laoyang roubing) shop. The other is at the intersection of Nanheng West Street and You'anmen Inner Street. Both taste about the same, but I personally prefer the one on Nanheng West Street because it looks cleaner.
12. Shandong Big and Thick Pancake (Shandong shada cu jianbing)
I don't usually like pancakes, but I love the Shandong pancakes made by this big brother.
Address:
A row of storefronts on the west side of Jiaozi Hutong
13. Fried Sauce Noodles (zhajiangmian)
People often ask me where to find halal fried sauce noodles. Although people usually make them at home, there is a halal noodle shop across from the Hui Muslim Hospital where you can get them. The taste is decent.
14. Turpan Restaurant (Tulufan Canting)
The red willow skewer barbecue (hongliu kaorou) at Turpan Restaurant is worth recommending. You can also try the bamboo fungus soup (zhusun tang) and vegetarian chicken legs (sujitui). You need to order the whole roasted lamb (kao quanyang) in advance. The breakfast at Turpan Restaurant is the most popular and affordable. They serve sesame flatbread (shaobing), deep-fried dough sticks (youtiao), tofu pudding (doufunao), offal soup (zasui tang), steamed buns (baozi), and purple rice porridge. These are all common Beijing breakfast items. They are served before 9:00 AM, and you will need to wait in line.
Address: No. 6 Niujie, Xicheng District
15.
Fuxingte Halal Restaurant
This is a Beijing-style halal restaurant. The braised hairtail (hongshao daiyu) and stir-fried meat with chestnuts (lizi chaorou) are both delicious. The advantages are that it is not crowded and the prices are cheap.
Address: East side of Xinrong South Street, Daxing District, Beijing, near the Xihongmen Mosque.
16. Ziguangyuan
Ziguangyuan is also one of Beijing's time-honored brands with many chain locations. Their specialties are roast duck, stir-fried dough bits (chaogeda), and fried lamb tail (zha yangwei), which often sell out. Their breakfast is also good. My standard order is a sesame flatbread with meat (shaobing jiarou) paired with homemade yogurt.
Address: 300 meters east of the Old Bridge, Beimenkou Village, Majuqiao Town, Tongzhou District
17.
Hongbinlou
This is one of Beijing's high-end halal dining brands. It is a time-honored restaurant that Zhou Enlai invited to Beijing from Tianjin. The taste goes without saying. I recommend their dim sum. The price is a bit expensive; it costs about 500 for two people.
Address: No. 11 Zhanlanguan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
18.
Yuanxie Shuanrou Restaurant
The flavor is very similar to Jubaoyuan, and even their sesame flatbreads are made just like Jubaoyuan's. The good thing is that there are no purchase limits and no lines. The owner is a Hui Muslim from Xinjiang who has lived in Beijing for many years and married a Beijing woman. The shop is spacious, the servers are warm and polite, and the prices are quite cheap. If you want to eat at Jubaoyuan but don't want to wait in line for two hours, you should come here instead.
Address: Nanxiaojie South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing.
19.
Zhangji Hot Pot (Zhangji Shuanrou)
The owner of Qianmen Zhangji Hot Pot is a Hui Muslim from Niujie. He spent six years in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and is good friends with the owners of Jubaoyuan, Niangao Yang, and Nailao Wei. He is amazed at how famous Jubaoyuan has become in recent years and feels that traditional old Beijing culture is disappearing. The old gentleman is open-minded, funny, and humorous.
Address: 95 Meishi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, near the Qianmen McDonald's.
20. Sijiqing Jinxiangquan Hot Pot Restaurant
The lamb comes from Inner Mongolia, and the restaurant's specialty is using Xiangshan spring water for the hot pot.
Address: West of Sijiqing Bridge, Haidian District (southwest corner of Nanpingzhuang intersection).
21. Changying Three Brothers
I am not sure if the tall guy calling out numbers at the door is one of the three brothers, but the line is just as long as at Jubaoyuan. The deep-fried meat strips (zha songrou) are delicious, the lamb brain (yang shangnao) is tender, and the prices are cheap. You can even get a discount if you don't ask for a receipt.
Address: Changying Middle Road, Chaoyang District.
22. Yanlanlou
Yanlanlou is a famous chain of Northwest Chinese restaurants in Beijing. It is a more upscale option with many branches across the city. I like their oxtail, and their beef noodles are also made with great care.
Address: Opposite the National Library.
23. Western Mahua
Western Mahua is my canteen. I have basically eaten every dish on their menu, and almost all of them suit my taste. Mahua Shifu claims to be a full-service halal restaurant, offering roast duck, hot pot, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and Beijing cuisine.
Address: 2 Baijiazhuang Xili, Chaoyang District.
24. Dafengshou Fish Restaurant
The 3,000-square-meter flagship store of Dafengshou Fish Restaurant in Beijing is highly recommended for its river catfish (jiangtuan yu) hot pot and golden pepper fish pot. The golden pepper sauce is spicy and delicious, and you can even pack the peppers to take home. The Hezhou steamed buns (Hezhou baozi) are as popular as ever, the Lanzhou cold noodles (niangpi) and chive pockets (jiucai hezi) are very authentic, and the quail century eggs and hand-grabbed pancakes (shouzhuabing) are great for satisfying cravings.
Address: Basement level, Shaanxi Mansion, Panjiayuan, Chaoyang District.
25. Red willow skewer roasted lamb spine (hongliushu kao yangxiezi)
I have eaten the dry pot catfish (suobianyu) here and it tastes great. The catfish is fresh, tender, and has few bones. The environment is nice, and they also sell dry pot duck feet.
Address: Gongti East Road, Chaoyang District
26.
Urumqi Office in Beijing
If you want authentic Xinjiang barbecue in Beijing, you must come to the Urumqi Office in Beijing. This place is packed every day, and the pilaf (zhuafan) is usually sold out by 5:00 PM. Feel free to try the cold starch noodles (liangpizi), big plate chicken (dapanji), and hand-pulled noodles (latiaozi); you will be satisfied.
Address: Urumqi Office in Beijing, No. 1 Chegongzhuang Street North, Xicheng District, Beijing (North of the Five Buildings)
27.
Taste of Xinjiang Restaurant
I like this restaurant because the environment is quiet and the food tastes standard and reliable.
Address: Second floor of Aidinghu Business Club, No. 51 Wujiachang Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
28.
Xinjiang Bingtuan Restaurant
The stir-fried dough bits (chaogeda) and yogurt (suannai) here are must-order dishes. It is very popular and the taste is good. I like eating the baked buns (kaobaozi) and fried meat strips (jiasha).
Address: Building 2, Courtyard 6, Malian Road South, Xicheng District, Beijing (West side of Carrefour)
29.
Xinjiang Happy Restaurant
Located inside the Joy City shopping center, this shop has nice decor. The baked buns (kaobaozi) are excellent, and my overall impression is quite good.
Address: Exit at Xihongmen Station on Beijing Subway Line 4, third floor of Joy City shopping center.
30.
Bayi Laoye
Students on Xueyuan Road generally know about Bayi Laoye. The iron rack barbecue (tiejiazi kaorou) is a must-order. There are several branches in Beijing, all of which are popular, and sometimes you have to wait in line.
Address: Building 23, Weigongcun Residential Area, 22 Minzu University West Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
31. Ga Xiaozi Xinjiang Restaurant
This is a Xinjiang restaurant that Xinjiang friends all recommend. I really like the decor, which is typical of Southern Xinjiang. The cold starch noodles (liangpi) and grilled meat (kaorou) are both very authentic.
Address: 5th Floor, Wangfujing Department Store.
32.
Dardanelles Turkish Restaurant
There are three halal Turkish restaurants in Beijing, and this is my favorite. The main reason is the beautiful environment with Ottoman-style decor. The salmon, grilled meat, and steak are all delicious and not too expensive.
Address: Units 1-21-22, Courtyard 39, Shenlu Street, Ritan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (west side of the North Korean Embassy).
33. KAVKAZ Azerbaijani Restaurant
At KAVKAZ Azerbaijani Restaurant, I tasted Caucasian salad, Azerbaijani soup dumplings, and Caucasian beef, along with Azerbaijani salty yogurt drink (ayran). The staff are all Azerbaijani. The young girl who served us did not speak much Chinese, but she was very cute and enthusiastic.
Address: East of Shenlu Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
34.
Shashi Castle Restaurant
This is an Uzbekistan-style restaurant themed around the romantic meeting of a prince and princess. They serve Middle Eastern, Russian, and Western food. The grilled steak is a must-order, and the Napoleon cake is quite delicious. There is also belly dancing at 7:30 PM.
Address: Exit E of Hujialou Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 1st floor of the Saint Angel Hotel.
35.
Persepolis Restaurant
Persia is Iran. The Rumi Restaurant next door changed its sign. I used to go there often for the lunch buffet. Iranian black tea is a must-order, as is the grilled meat. You can eat saffron fried rice here.
Address: Exit A of Tuanjiehu Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
36.
Turkish Mama Restaurant
Grilled meat and black tea are the specialties of Turkish cuisine. their desserts are made very delicately.
Address: Exit A of Tuanjiehu Subway Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
37.
Padang Restaurant
Padang Restaurant serves Indonesian-style Southeast Asian cuisine. I recommend their ice cream, Indonesian crispy chicken, Indonesian water spinach with shrimp paste, Indonesian village-style fried rice, lover's milkshake, lover's pudding, and golden potato beef rolls.
Address: 3rd Floor, Shimao Department Store, No. 13 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (near Sanlitun Village).
38. Baku Caspian Western Restaurant
This is an Azerbaijani-style restaurant. I recommend the salmon pizza. The Caucasian desserts have a unique taste and are delicious and affordable.
Address: Middle section of Shenlu Street, Chaoyang District.
39. Saduri Indian Restaurant
The place is not big, but it is very clean and tidy. The Indian curry tastes great.
Address: Ju'er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang.
40. Istanbul Restaurant
The capital of Turkey is not Istanbul, but Ankara. The shop is quite small, but very refined and the prices are cheap.
Address: No. B7 Xiushui South Street (north side of International Building, back street of Friendship Store).
41. Punjab Indian-Afghan Restaurant
This is actually an Indian-Pakistani style restaurant located on the second floor of Haoyun Street. I like eating their flatbread (naan) dipped in beef curry sauce.
42. Lazeez Indian Music Restaurant
The halal sign for this shop is hung inside. Luckily my classmate reminded me, otherwise I would have missed such a unique style of Indian cuisine. The environment inside has a very exotic feel, and you can hear beautiful Indian songs. You can eat authentic Indian thick spicy beef curry, chicken curry, cream of mushroom soup, Mughal royal flatbread (naan), samosa chaat, and rose yogurt milkshake here. There is a wide variety of dishes.
Address: No. 31 Gulou West Street, Xicheng District.
43. Sukhothai Thai-Malaysian Restaurant
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Thai dynasty, the Sukhothai Dynasty. The original Nanyang Yiyicheng Malaysian restaurant in Dongzhimen has closed, and I was worried about where to find halal Malaysian food. I recommend the original milk tea, pineapple rice, and coconut pudding with sago.
Address: Ju'er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, opposite Saduli Restaurant.
44. Hefeng Banquet
This is the first halal Japanese restaurant in Beijing. The head chef used to work at the Kempinski Hotel. The space is bright and roomy with private rooms. The food is carefully prepared for its look, smell, and taste. You can order Australian wagyu beef hot pot here. The owner is a Hui Muslim from Lanzhou who is very devout, so you can trust the ingredients. The palm-sized prawns are fresh and tasty. The tempura sushi and saury taste just like they do in Japan. You get a free pudding after your meal.
Address: First floor, Shaanxi Building, Shilihe, Chaoyang District.
45. Cheese Molecule Pizza
This shop specializes in pizza. The large round tables are great for group meals, and they have many pizza flavors.
Address: Basement level 1, U-Town Plaza, Chaoyangmenwai.
46. Alameen Lebanese Restaurant
Lebanese food is one of my favorite Middle Eastern cuisines. This place has a nice, quiet atmosphere and fair prices. They serve pizza, steak, salads, and more. The grilled chicken breast is delicious.
Address: Next to the German Embassy, Sanlitun.
47. Pakistani Khan Baba Restaurant
Pakistani food is as common abroad as Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles (lamian) are here. This restaurant is quite popular.
Address: Room 511, 5th Floor, Building 2, Sanlitun SOHO, No. 8 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District.
I do not want to write anymore. This is getting too long and uses too much data, so I will talk about the rest later.
To be continued...
