Best Halal Food Beijing 2025: Haiyiwan Huimian, Meat Pies, Indian-Pakistani Food and Changying Roujiamo
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Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 55 looks at the difficult restaurant market and then covers Haiyiwan huimian, halal meat pies, Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant, Ximen Dafei spicy barbecue, Nawab Indian and Pakistani halal food, Eli falafel, Brother Ba potstickers, roast duck, halal dumplings, and Changying roujiamo.
The restaurant industry across the country is struggling this year. Even though many new shops are opening, even more are closing. In this environment, shops that can stay open and make a profit are truly relying on their own strength. The restaurant business is far from as simple as it looks. Many people with no experience jump in, thinking they can make money just by opening a barbecue and hot pot (shaokao shuan) place. I think that is a risky move. With barbecue and hot pot places popping up everywhere, customer traffic is spread thin. The competition makes it hard for both new and old shops to make money, and in the end, everyone loses. I advise those still thinking about entering the restaurant business to think twice.
I have added an AI smart reply feature to my official account. You can ask the AI directly about any restaurant information. It is still in the testing phase, so the answers might not be accurate. It is best to describe your questions clearly and accurately when you ask, and double-check the answers after you receive them. If you are not happy with the reply, please do not get angry; that is 'AI Yahya,' not the real Yahya.
The halal restaurants featured in this issue are as follows:
1. Haiyiwan Braised Noodles (huimian)
2. Halal Meat Pie Shop (roubing dian)
3. Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant (Dahuzi Canting) · Ximen Dafei Lanzhou Spicy Barbecue (lazi kaorou)
4. Nawab Indian & Pakistani Halal Food
5. Eli falafel Lebanese Cuisine
6. Brother Ba Pot Stickers (guotie)
7. Dashan Snacks (xiaochi)
8. Master Ma Roast Duck (shaoya)
9. Yihexian Halal Dumplings (shuijiao)
10. Changying halal meat burger (roujiamo).
1. Hai Yi Wan Noodle Shop.
Beijing now has several halal braised noodle (huimian) shops, and they are mostly quite authentic, including this Hai Yi Wan.
They also serve braised beef noodles, and you can get free noodle refills.
The cashier counter uses a large abacus.
A major feature of Henan braised noodle shops is the wide variety of cold dishes.
The sweet and sour cucumber strips and shredded kelp are both refreshing and fresh.
The milky lamb soup braised noodles have chewy noodles. I ordered an extra portion of lamb and an extra portion of greens. They blanched the greens and served them on a separate plate. Their braised noodles do not have many toppings—no daylily buds or quail eggs—it is quite simple, but the taste is very fragrant.
2. Halal Meat Pie Shop (roubing dian)
This is a hidden little shop in Jingezhuang Village, Tongzhou. Don't let the small storefront fool you; it is surprisingly spacious inside.
People say this shop was open in Guang'anmen for 10 years before moving back to their hometown in Tongzhou. They have a shop in the front and a processing area in the back, selling raw beef and lamb in the front and cooking meals inside.
On weekend afternoons, the room is packed with regular customers who drove from far away. The space inside is quite large and includes private rooms.
I did not have high expectations at first, wondering how good this meat pie could really be. But my classmate insisted I come, as he has already been here three times.
The prices here are very cheap, probably because they own the courtyard and do not have to pay rent.
The raw vegetables with dipping sauce (zhanjiangcai) look like they were grown and sold by local farmers, and the portions are big and affordable.
Their clay pot stew (shaguo) is truly delicious. We ordered two, one with beef tripe and one with lamb. Both were great; the meat was high quality, the tripe was cleaned well, and there was no strange smell.
The meat pie also tastes good. It has plenty of filling and a crispy crust, which is just how I like it. Overall, there is a reason this place is still popular these days, and it is worth the long trip.
3. Ximen Dafei Spicy Barbecue · Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant
Ximen Dafei Barbecue used to be a Lanzhou barbecue stall in Mentougou, but it recently merged with the Xinjiang Bearded Man restaurant.
It is a Xinjiang restaurant that mixes in Lanzhou-style open-flame skewers, and it works quite well.
They only have a few types of skewers, but I came here for their baked flatbread (kaobing).
The chili (lazi) here still has a bit of a kick.
I think the small beef kidney is better than the lamb skewers because the beef kidney is more tender.
The flatbread (kaobing) doesn't taste as good as the one at the Lanzhou barbecue place in Changying, so you don't need to make a special trip here.
4. Nawab Indian & Pakistani Halal Food
A new Indian-Pakistani restaurant just opened in the Asian Games Village area. It is not crowded yet, but the food is very good.
The space is not very big, but it is clean and tidy. Indian-Pakistani restaurants in Beijing are actually quite refined, unlike in Malaysia where most are just street food stalls.
The service speed is decent because the food is made to order, unlike some places that prepare it in advance.
This long-grain rice is very fragrant and each grain is distinct. You can mix it with the beef curry to eat.
The rice pudding (mibuding) dessert has a light, sweet flavor.
Butter baked flatbread (naan) is still my favorite. They bake it well here, with an even thickness and just the right amount of heat. I am very satisfied with this place and will come back again.
5. Eli falafel Lebanese Cuisine
This Lebanese restaurant is a chain from Shanghai that just opened its first branch in Beijing. I have been to the one in Shanghai, but I think the Beijing location tastes better and the environment is more upscale.
The menu has a halal sign and offers a wide variety of dishes.
This shop is on the first floor of the Guanshe building. The underground parking lot has plenty of spaces, but there are no parking discounts.
The restaurant has an open kitchen, and almost all the diners are foreigners.
The manager gave us a complimentary serving of baklava (bakelawa) dessert.
The Kabul lamb pilaf (kabu yangrou zhuafan) tastes great. The lamb is very tender, and it includes pomegranate seeds. This portion costs 118 yuan.
The dessert counter sells ice cream and gift boxes of sweets.
6. Brother Ba Pot Stickers (guotie)
A new potsticker (guotie) shop opened near White Pagoda Mosque (Baitasi). It is called Brother Ba's because the owner is Old Master Ba from Jinshifang Street.
There are many creative gift shops and cafes around this street, making it perfect for a city walk.
Their menu is small, but the grilled skewers and potstickers are both very authentic.
The skewers are quite large. The shop is small with only a few tables, but it gets very busy at lunchtime.
Beijing potstickers are open at both ends, which is different from Nanjing potstickers. Beijing potstickers are pan-fried and then steamed, while Nanjing potstickers are more like deep-fried dumplings.
7. Dashan Snacks (xiaochi)
There is a breakfast shop on South Street in Tongzhou that has been open for many years. They only sell breakfast and are open from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
Their signature items are fried dough (youbing) and tofu pudding (doufunao), but unfortunately, the tofu pudding was already sold out when I arrived.
The shop is very small with only two rows of single seats facing the wall, yet people keep coming in for breakfast.
This beef meatball soup is also delicious; you cannot find meatball soup for breakfast over at Niujie.
Their fried dough is truly tasty, crispy and refreshing, but I did not dare eat too much to keep my figure.
8. Master Ma Roast Duck (shaoya)
A takeout-only roast duck shop near the Dewai Fayuan Mosque.
They sell roast duck (shaoya), Peking duck (kaoya), and some duck parts.
The group-buying voucher is even cheaper than the prices on this menu.
I tested the roast duck myself and it is delicious, fresh, tender, and juicy, especially when paired with the shop's sour plum sauce.
9. Yihexian Dumplings
A newly opened dumpling shop on the first floor of Hema in Guanzhuang; it is a quite refined and clean little place.
Their dumplings are wrapped to order and come in many flavors. I ordered a portion of mackerel dumplings, and they also have lamb and pear dumplings.
I ordered a small portion just to try it out. The set meal comes with a free plate of pickled garlic (laba suan). The mackerel filling tastes great, just as good as what I had in Qingdao. I recommend it.
10. Changying halal meat burger (roujiamo).
There is a meat burger (roujiamo) stall at the supermarket entrance of the Changying Ethnic Home. The quality of their meat burgers is very high.
They sell savory crepes (jianbing), cold starch noodles (liangpi), and various meat burgers. The owner says they make their own buns and use high-quality chilled meat.
You can choose between fatty or lean meat. I prefer lean meat. They add green peppers and cilantro to cut the grease. They give you a lot of meat, so you cannot even take a full bite at once. It is truly delicious.
The bun is toasted, and the crust is crispy, which I really like. A beef burger with green pepper and cilantro costs 16 yuan. A group-buy set with a bottle of soda is only 17 yuan. It is the perfect amount for a meal.
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 55 looks at the difficult restaurant market and then covers Haiyiwan huimian, halal meat pies, Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant, Ximen Dafei spicy barbecue, Nawab Indian and Pakistani halal food, Eli falafel, Brother Ba potstickers, roast duck, halal dumplings, and Changying roujiamo.
The restaurant industry across the country is struggling this year. Even though many new shops are opening, even more are closing. In this environment, shops that can stay open and make a profit are truly relying on their own strength. The restaurant business is far from as simple as it looks. Many people with no experience jump in, thinking they can make money just by opening a barbecue and hot pot (shaokao shuan) place. I think that is a risky move. With barbecue and hot pot places popping up everywhere, customer traffic is spread thin. The competition makes it hard for both new and old shops to make money, and in the end, everyone loses. I advise those still thinking about entering the restaurant business to think twice.
I have added an AI smart reply feature to my official account. You can ask the AI directly about any restaurant information. It is still in the testing phase, so the answers might not be accurate. It is best to describe your questions clearly and accurately when you ask, and double-check the answers after you receive them. If you are not happy with the reply, please do not get angry; that is 'AI Yahya,' not the real Yahya.
The halal restaurants featured in this issue are as follows:
1. Haiyiwan Braised Noodles (huimian)
2. Halal Meat Pie Shop (roubing dian)
3. Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant (Dahuzi Canting) · Ximen Dafei Lanzhou Spicy Barbecue (lazi kaorou)
4. Nawab Indian & Pakistani Halal Food
5. Eli falafel Lebanese Cuisine
6. Brother Ba Pot Stickers (guotie)
7. Dashan Snacks (xiaochi)
8. Master Ma Roast Duck (shaoya)
9. Yihexian Halal Dumplings (shuijiao)
10. Changying halal meat burger (roujiamo).
1. Hai Yi Wan Noodle Shop.
Beijing now has several halal braised noodle (huimian) shops, and they are mostly quite authentic, including this Hai Yi Wan.
They also serve braised beef noodles, and you can get free noodle refills.
The cashier counter uses a large abacus.
A major feature of Henan braised noodle shops is the wide variety of cold dishes.
The sweet and sour cucumber strips and shredded kelp are both refreshing and fresh.
The milky lamb soup braised noodles have chewy noodles. I ordered an extra portion of lamb and an extra portion of greens. They blanched the greens and served them on a separate plate. Their braised noodles do not have many toppings—no daylily buds or quail eggs—it is quite simple, but the taste is very fragrant.
2. Halal Meat Pie Shop (roubing dian)
This is a hidden little shop in Jingezhuang Village, Tongzhou. Don't let the small storefront fool you; it is surprisingly spacious inside.
People say this shop was open in Guang'anmen for 10 years before moving back to their hometown in Tongzhou. They have a shop in the front and a processing area in the back, selling raw beef and lamb in the front and cooking meals inside.
On weekend afternoons, the room is packed with regular customers who drove from far away. The space inside is quite large and includes private rooms.
I did not have high expectations at first, wondering how good this meat pie could really be. But my classmate insisted I come, as he has already been here three times.
The prices here are very cheap, probably because they own the courtyard and do not have to pay rent.
The raw vegetables with dipping sauce (zhanjiangcai) look like they were grown and sold by local farmers, and the portions are big and affordable.
Their clay pot stew (shaguo) is truly delicious. We ordered two, one with beef tripe and one with lamb. Both were great; the meat was high quality, the tripe was cleaned well, and there was no strange smell.
The meat pie also tastes good. It has plenty of filling and a crispy crust, which is just how I like it. Overall, there is a reason this place is still popular these days, and it is worth the long trip.
3. Ximen Dafei Spicy Barbecue · Xinjiang Bearded Man Restaurant
Ximen Dafei Barbecue used to be a Lanzhou barbecue stall in Mentougou, but it recently merged with the Xinjiang Bearded Man restaurant.
It is a Xinjiang restaurant that mixes in Lanzhou-style open-flame skewers, and it works quite well.
They only have a few types of skewers, but I came here for their baked flatbread (kaobing).
The chili (lazi) here still has a bit of a kick.
I think the small beef kidney is better than the lamb skewers because the beef kidney is more tender.
The flatbread (kaobing) doesn't taste as good as the one at the Lanzhou barbecue place in Changying, so you don't need to make a special trip here.
4. Nawab Indian & Pakistani Halal Food
A new Indian-Pakistani restaurant just opened in the Asian Games Village area. It is not crowded yet, but the food is very good.
The space is not very big, but it is clean and tidy. Indian-Pakistani restaurants in Beijing are actually quite refined, unlike in Malaysia where most are just street food stalls.
The service speed is decent because the food is made to order, unlike some places that prepare it in advance.
This long-grain rice is very fragrant and each grain is distinct. You can mix it with the beef curry to eat.
The rice pudding (mibuding) dessert has a light, sweet flavor.
Butter baked flatbread (naan) is still my favorite. They bake it well here, with an even thickness and just the right amount of heat. I am very satisfied with this place and will come back again.
5. Eli falafel Lebanese Cuisine
This Lebanese restaurant is a chain from Shanghai that just opened its first branch in Beijing. I have been to the one in Shanghai, but I think the Beijing location tastes better and the environment is more upscale.
The menu has a halal sign and offers a wide variety of dishes.
This shop is on the first floor of the Guanshe building. The underground parking lot has plenty of spaces, but there are no parking discounts.
The restaurant has an open kitchen, and almost all the diners are foreigners.
The manager gave us a complimentary serving of baklava (bakelawa) dessert.
The Kabul lamb pilaf (kabu yangrou zhuafan) tastes great. The lamb is very tender, and it includes pomegranate seeds. This portion costs 118 yuan.
The dessert counter sells ice cream and gift boxes of sweets.
6. Brother Ba Pot Stickers (guotie)
A new potsticker (guotie) shop opened near White Pagoda Mosque (Baitasi). It is called Brother Ba's because the owner is Old Master Ba from Jinshifang Street.
There are many creative gift shops and cafes around this street, making it perfect for a city walk.
Their menu is small, but the grilled skewers and potstickers are both very authentic.
The skewers are quite large. The shop is small with only a few tables, but it gets very busy at lunchtime.
Beijing potstickers are open at both ends, which is different from Nanjing potstickers. Beijing potstickers are pan-fried and then steamed, while Nanjing potstickers are more like deep-fried dumplings.
7. Dashan Snacks (xiaochi)
There is a breakfast shop on South Street in Tongzhou that has been open for many years. They only sell breakfast and are open from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
Their signature items are fried dough (youbing) and tofu pudding (doufunao), but unfortunately, the tofu pudding was already sold out when I arrived.
The shop is very small with only two rows of single seats facing the wall, yet people keep coming in for breakfast.
This beef meatball soup is also delicious; you cannot find meatball soup for breakfast over at Niujie.
Their fried dough is truly tasty, crispy and refreshing, but I did not dare eat too much to keep my figure.
8. Master Ma Roast Duck (shaoya)
A takeout-only roast duck shop near the Dewai Fayuan Mosque.
They sell roast duck (shaoya), Peking duck (kaoya), and some duck parts.
The group-buying voucher is even cheaper than the prices on this menu.
I tested the roast duck myself and it is delicious, fresh, tender, and juicy, especially when paired with the shop's sour plum sauce.
9. Yihexian Dumplings
A newly opened dumpling shop on the first floor of Hema in Guanzhuang; it is a quite refined and clean little place.
Their dumplings are wrapped to order and come in many flavors. I ordered a portion of mackerel dumplings, and they also have lamb and pear dumplings.
I ordered a small portion just to try it out. The set meal comes with a free plate of pickled garlic (laba suan). The mackerel filling tastes great, just as good as what I had in Qingdao. I recommend it.
10. Changying halal meat burger (roujiamo).
There is a meat burger (roujiamo) stall at the supermarket entrance of the Changying Ethnic Home. The quality of their meat burgers is very high.
They sell savory crepes (jianbing), cold starch noodles (liangpi), and various meat burgers. The owner says they make their own buns and use high-quality chilled meat.
You can choose between fatty or lean meat. I prefer lean meat. They add green peppers and cilantro to cut the grease. They give you a lot of meat, so you cannot even take a full bite at once. It is truly delicious.
The bun is toasted, and the crust is crispy, which I really like. A beef burger with green pepper and cilantro costs 16 yuan. A group-buy set with a bottle of soda is only 17 yuan. It is the perfect amount for a meal.
