Top Halal Food in China: Beijing Capital Hotpot, Northwest Feast & Muslim Restaurant Guide
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Summary: A top Beijing halal food guide from the capital series, covering hotpot, Northwest banquet dishes, Muslim restaurants, addresses, and original food photos without changing the source order.
The deep-sea fish in the hot pot set meal is especially fresh and tender.
The spicy crayfish (mala xiaolongxia) is great for an appetizer in the summer.
Address: Ground floor shops, Binfen Ludi City, Gaomidian, Daxing District
32. Zhongfayuan Northwest Feast
This is a high-end Northwest Chinese restaurant. It feels a bit more upscale than Yanlanlou. It is a chain brand, and there is also one in Shenzhen.
The restaurant is very large, and the tables are spaced far apart, making it a good place for chatting.
The menu features traditional Northwest dishes, but they are prepared more delicately, and there are also fusion dishes.
The seasoning is just right, and the ingredients are high quality.
The average cost is about 150 yuan per person, and the service is excellent.
Address:
2nd Floor, Block C, Oriental Media Center, No. 4 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District.
33. Yiyuan Gourmet Tea House
This restaurant is hard to find because there is no halal sign outside.
The sign is inside. The owner is a Hui Muslim, and the restaurant is mid-to-high end.
It is both a tea house and a restaurant with a classic Chinese decor style.
The restaurant focuses on Cantonese and Beijing cuisine. This is the famous Cantonese dish stir-fried beef noodles (ganchao niuhe).
Stewed beef brisket with tomato (xihongshi dun niunan).
Braised oxtail (hongshao niuwei).
Traditional Beijing snack pea flour cake (wandouhuang).
Chicken with chestnuts (lizi jikuai). The restaurant is generally good. The environment, service, and food quality are all above average. The average cost per person is about 100 yuan.
Address: First floor of New Town International, Chaoyang District.
34. Yijinyuan
This is arguably the most expensive halal restaurant in Beijing, located near the University of International Business and Economics.
The exterior has a courtyard style, and the interior is very luxurious.
The lobby looks like a royal mansion, surrounded by private dining rooms.
Boiled fish (shuizhu yu). This place serves fusion cuisine. Besides Northwest Chinese food, they also have Cantonese and Sichuan dishes.
The food tastes great and the service is good. The only downside is the high price. The average cost per person is about 250 yuan.
Address:
Inside the east gate of the Longze Yuyue scenic area at the Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, Beitucheng East Road, Chaoyang District.
35. Xi'an Jiasan Steamed Buns (baozi)
This is the Beijing branch of the famous Xi'an Jiasan soup-filled steamed bun (guantang baozi) shop.
They sell various Xi'an halal snacks, including crumbled flatbread in soup (paomo), barbecue, and steamed beef with rice flour (fenzheng niurou).
Three-treasure covered bowl tea (sanpaotai gaiwancha)
For the soup-filled steamed buns, you should take a small bite first to drink the broth before eating the rest of the bun.
I quite like eating this mixed vegetable stew (huicai).
Eight-treasure porridge (babaozhou).
Address: No. 1A, Baiyunguan Street, Xicheng District.
36. Meisi Coffee
This cafe opened recently. It is a casual spot serving Western food and only non-alcoholic drinks in a spacious setting.
The shop displays the Shahada, confirming it is a halal cafe. Coffee drinking was first invented by Muslims in Damascus, Syria, and it took another hundred years for the first European cafe to open in France.
Niujie has been missing a quiet, elegant place for dates. Now that this cafe is here, there is finally a place to go.
I ordered a beef burger. It had many thick layers, and people with small mouths cannot even take a full bite.
The Australian steak was served with dried vegetables on the side. I am not used to eating raw meat, so I asked for it well-done.
Pan-fried salmon is fresh and delicious.
The pasta tastes very authentic.
I took a picture of the menu, which includes pizza. I will come back to try it next time.
Address: 100 meters south of the main gate of the Niujie Mosque.
37. Tongshunzhai Restaurant
I came here for the ox head feast, but once I arrived, I learned that it takes 10 people to finish one ox head.
The courtyard is large and spacious, and all the seating is in private rooms.
I looked at the menu and saw only heavy meat dishes. The waiter said that for three grown men, one oxtail would be enough.
So I ordered two cold dishes, shredded vegetables in sauce (bansansi).
And tofu with scallions (xiao cong ban doufu).
When the oxtail arrived, I was shocked. It was a full half-meter long and stewed until very tender.
The lamb strips (yangrou tiao) seemed a bit extra; we really couldn't eat any more.
Address: South entrance of Doudian Village, Fangshan District, Beijing.
38. 36 Degrees North Latitude Hot Pot
A very refined Qinghai-style hot pot restaurant that opened recently.
The environment is beautiful, it is not crowded, and the service is warm.
The beef and lamb all come from Qinghai.
We had the split pot (yuanyang guo), and the spicy side was not particularly hot.
Freshly sliced secret-recipe beef tenderloin.
Marbled beef (xuehua fu niurou).
Highland barley flatbread (qingke bing).
Address: B1, Huacai Commercial Center, Wangjing.
39. Yilao Hundred Flavors Dipping Sauce Hot Pot
A newly opened modern-style hot pot restaurant in Changying.
The signature dipping sauces come in a wide variety and are beautifully presented.
Silky fowl meat rolls.
High-calcium lamb.
The staff recommends the hand-beaten beef, a Chaoshan specialty; you can watch the chef beat the beef on-site.
Durian pastry, which smells fragrant and has a strong durian flavor.
The average cost is about 130 yuan per person, and you can buy group-purchase vouchers.
Address: No. 13 Changying Guanzhuang Road.
40. Huayunlou Steamed Dumpling (shaomai) Restaurant
This is a full-service halal restaurant famous for its steamed dumplings (shaomai). It has a great online reputation, good service, and many private rooms. They give you canned fruit when you order, and the cold lamb liver is delicious.
Address: No. 2 Zhanqian Road, Shahe Town, Changping District
41. Badao Noodles
Friends (dost) who want halal Chongqing-style spicy noodles and other noodle dishes are in luck, as these are hard to find even in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions.
Address: 798 Art Zone, No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road (opposite the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art)
42. China Hezhou Beef Hand-Pulled Noodles (lamian)
This is the only hand-pulled noodle (lamian) shop I recommend. I found this kind-hearted noodle shop next to Shilihe Subway Station. It is run by people from Hezhou, Gansu, and they provide free noodles to sanitation workers and people who cannot afford a meal. The business is extremely busy, with lines stretching outside the door. Just order at the noodle pickup window when you enter, and a bowl of noodles is ready in seconds. The taste is also excellent.
Address: North Gate of Super 8 Hotel, Zuoan Road, Zuoanmen, Chaoyang District (south of Hongshan Jiayuan)
Summary: A top Beijing halal food guide from the capital series, covering hotpot, Northwest banquet dishes, Muslim restaurants, addresses, and original food photos without changing the source order.
The deep-sea fish in the hot pot set meal is especially fresh and tender.
The spicy crayfish (mala xiaolongxia) is great for an appetizer in the summer.
Address: Ground floor shops, Binfen Ludi City, Gaomidian, Daxing District
32. Zhongfayuan Northwest Feast
This is a high-end Northwest Chinese restaurant. It feels a bit more upscale than Yanlanlou. It is a chain brand, and there is also one in Shenzhen.
The restaurant is very large, and the tables are spaced far apart, making it a good place for chatting.
The menu features traditional Northwest dishes, but they are prepared more delicately, and there are also fusion dishes.
The seasoning is just right, and the ingredients are high quality.
The average cost is about 150 yuan per person, and the service is excellent.
Address:
2nd Floor, Block C, Oriental Media Center, No. 4 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District.
33. Yiyuan Gourmet Tea House
This restaurant is hard to find because there is no halal sign outside.
The sign is inside. The owner is a Hui Muslim, and the restaurant is mid-to-high end.
It is both a tea house and a restaurant with a classic Chinese decor style.
The restaurant focuses on Cantonese and Beijing cuisine. This is the famous Cantonese dish stir-fried beef noodles (ganchao niuhe).
Stewed beef brisket with tomato (xihongshi dun niunan).
Braised oxtail (hongshao niuwei).
Traditional Beijing snack pea flour cake (wandouhuang).
Chicken with chestnuts (lizi jikuai). The restaurant is generally good. The environment, service, and food quality are all above average. The average cost per person is about 100 yuan.
Address: First floor of New Town International, Chaoyang District.
34. Yijinyuan
This is arguably the most expensive halal restaurant in Beijing, located near the University of International Business and Economics.
The exterior has a courtyard style, and the interior is very luxurious.
The lobby looks like a royal mansion, surrounded by private dining rooms.
Boiled fish (shuizhu yu). This place serves fusion cuisine. Besides Northwest Chinese food, they also have Cantonese and Sichuan dishes.
The food tastes great and the service is good. The only downside is the high price. The average cost per person is about 250 yuan.
Address:
Inside the east gate of the Longze Yuyue scenic area at the Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, Beitucheng East Road, Chaoyang District.
35. Xi'an Jiasan Steamed Buns (baozi)
This is the Beijing branch of the famous Xi'an Jiasan soup-filled steamed bun (guantang baozi) shop.
They sell various Xi'an halal snacks, including crumbled flatbread in soup (paomo), barbecue, and steamed beef with rice flour (fenzheng niurou).
Three-treasure covered bowl tea (sanpaotai gaiwancha)
For the soup-filled steamed buns, you should take a small bite first to drink the broth before eating the rest of the bun.
I quite like eating this mixed vegetable stew (huicai).
Eight-treasure porridge (babaozhou).
Address: No. 1A, Baiyunguan Street, Xicheng District.
36. Meisi Coffee
This cafe opened recently. It is a casual spot serving Western food and only non-alcoholic drinks in a spacious setting.
The shop displays the Shahada, confirming it is a halal cafe. Coffee drinking was first invented by Muslims in Damascus, Syria, and it took another hundred years for the first European cafe to open in France.
Niujie has been missing a quiet, elegant place for dates. Now that this cafe is here, there is finally a place to go.
I ordered a beef burger. It had many thick layers, and people with small mouths cannot even take a full bite.
The Australian steak was served with dried vegetables on the side. I am not used to eating raw meat, so I asked for it well-done.
Pan-fried salmon is fresh and delicious.
The pasta tastes very authentic.
I took a picture of the menu, which includes pizza. I will come back to try it next time.
Address: 100 meters south of the main gate of the Niujie Mosque.
37. Tongshunzhai Restaurant
I came here for the ox head feast, but once I arrived, I learned that it takes 10 people to finish one ox head.
The courtyard is large and spacious, and all the seating is in private rooms.
I looked at the menu and saw only heavy meat dishes. The waiter said that for three grown men, one oxtail would be enough.
So I ordered two cold dishes, shredded vegetables in sauce (bansansi).
And tofu with scallions (xiao cong ban doufu).
When the oxtail arrived, I was shocked. It was a full half-meter long and stewed until very tender.
The lamb strips (yangrou tiao) seemed a bit extra; we really couldn't eat any more.
Address: South entrance of Doudian Village, Fangshan District, Beijing.
38. 36 Degrees North Latitude Hot Pot
A very refined Qinghai-style hot pot restaurant that opened recently.
The environment is beautiful, it is not crowded, and the service is warm.
The beef and lamb all come from Qinghai.
We had the split pot (yuanyang guo), and the spicy side was not particularly hot.
Freshly sliced secret-recipe beef tenderloin.
Marbled beef (xuehua fu niurou).
Highland barley flatbread (qingke bing).
Address: B1, Huacai Commercial Center, Wangjing.
39. Yilao Hundred Flavors Dipping Sauce Hot Pot
A newly opened modern-style hot pot restaurant in Changying.
The signature dipping sauces come in a wide variety and are beautifully presented.
Silky fowl meat rolls.
High-calcium lamb.
The staff recommends the hand-beaten beef, a Chaoshan specialty; you can watch the chef beat the beef on-site.
Durian pastry, which smells fragrant and has a strong durian flavor.
The average cost is about 130 yuan per person, and you can buy group-purchase vouchers.
Address: No. 13 Changying Guanzhuang Road.
40. Huayunlou Steamed Dumpling (shaomai) Restaurant
This is a full-service halal restaurant famous for its steamed dumplings (shaomai). It has a great online reputation, good service, and many private rooms. They give you canned fruit when you order, and the cold lamb liver is delicious.
Address: No. 2 Zhanqian Road, Shahe Town, Changping District
41. Badao Noodles
Friends (dost) who want halal Chongqing-style spicy noodles and other noodle dishes are in luck, as these are hard to find even in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions.
Address: 798 Art Zone, No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road (opposite the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art)
42. China Hezhou Beef Hand-Pulled Noodles (lamian)
This is the only hand-pulled noodle (lamian) shop I recommend. I found this kind-hearted noodle shop next to Shilihe Subway Station. It is run by people from Hezhou, Gansu, and they provide free noodles to sanitation workers and people who cannot afford a meal. The business is extremely busy, with lines stretching outside the door. Just order at the noodle pickup window when you enter, and a bowl of noodles is ready in seconds. The taste is also excellent.
Address: North Gate of Super 8 Hotel, Zuoan Road, Zuoanmen, Chaoyang District (south of Hongshan Jiayuan)
