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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. view all
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. view all
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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.
Best Halal Food Beijing: Hezhou Beef Noodles, Beef Cover Bread, Yangfang Hot Pot and Indian Food
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Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles. view all
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles. view all
Reposted from the web
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles.
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles.
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. view all
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. view all
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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.
Best Halal Food Beijing: Hezhou Beef Noodles, Beef Cover Bread, Yangfang Hot Pot and Indian Food
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Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles. view all
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles. view all
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Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles.
Summary: This Beijing halal food map issue 50 covers Hezhou beef noodles, Baoding beef cover bread, a braised whole-beef feast, Xiaojuniu beef dishes, Yangfang hot pot, Indian food, Kashgar Xinjiang food, and more local halal restaurants from the author's field notes.
Many people recently found my official account through my video channel. I have actually been writing on this account for nearly 10 years, but I only started making videos 4 months ago. Some people are just now discovering that I am also a food blogger. The audiences for my video channel and my official account are very different. Over 80 percent of my video channel followers are men, and more than half are over 50 years old. My official account has more female followers who are younger, so everyone has different interests. Many of my video scripts come from the articles I have written. Even though videos reach more people, I still prefer creating text and image content. I find that readers of my articles are more attentive and better at understanding what I want to express.
The restaurant information for this episode is as follows:
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
1. Shisanxiang Hezhou Beef Noodles (Shisanxiang Hezhou Niuroumian)
To me, Lanzhou beef noodles are actually Hezhou beef noodles, because almost everyone making beef noodles in Lanzhou is from Hezhou, which is the old name for Linxia. This shop uses the Hezhou landmark Thirteen Alleys (Shisan Xiang) as its sign.
This shop perfectly follows the rules of Lanzhou beef noodles. You carry your own bowl, tell the window what you want, and pick up your own egg. The combo with extra meat and an egg is called 'meat and egg double fly' (roudan shuangfei), and it only costs 19.9 yuan.
The chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, so I added two spoonfuls. The noodles here taste very authentic to Lanzhou. People from Hezhou can come and judge for themselves. I heard their mixed noodles are also good, and the restaurant does not allow smoking or alcohol.
2. Baoding Beef Cover Bread (Baoding Niurouzhaobing) (Huangcun Branch)
The reason I came here is for their Baoding-style shredded pork with garlic sauce (yuxiang rousi) and various stir-fried dishes. Note that this is only at the Huangcun branch, so don't go to the wrong place, as there is another Baoding beef soup with flatbread (niurou zhaobing) shop in Baiziwan.
For the Baoding shredded pork with garlic sauce, people who don't know might think it's made with chicken, but the white shreds are actually beef that has been washed until it turns white. It tastes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
The Governor's Tofu (zongdu doufu) is a dish from when Baoding was the seat of the Zhili Governor's Office. It tastes a lot like Japanese-style egg tofu, with a very smooth and tender texture. Overall, this small shop has a high standard for stir-fried dishes and serves authentic Baoding flavors.
3. Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Halal Braised Whole Beef Feast Beef Paomo (Mutong Renjia·Fangniuwa Qingzhen Ludun Quanniu Yan Niurou Paomo)
This is a beef restaurant with Pingliang flavors. Pingliang is a place where people mainly eat beef.
For Pingliang beef soaked flatbread (niurou paomo), the flatbread is already cooked and served with a bowl of beef soup containing large slices of beef and vermicelli. To eat it, you break off a piece of bread and eat it bite by bite; don't let it soak for too long.
The beef soup they use for the soaked flatbread is really delicious.
Their stir-fried noodles (chaomian) are also delicious.
This dish is called braised beef steak (honghui niupai), a local specialty in Pingliang. The beef is stewed until soft and tender, and the flavor is on the sweet side.
This is a small Lanzhou-style barbecue (shaokao) with beef skewers. The shop is currently in its soft opening phase, so everything is half-price. It is worth a try.
4. Xiaojuniu·Beef Tendon and Brisket (Xiaojuniu·Jintou Banao)
This beef restaurant is located in Mentougou. There is a large courtyard at the entrance, making parking very convenient.
I ordered a single-person set meal of beef tendon and brisket (jintoubabao). It was cheap and tasted quite good.
This is a small pot. The set meal also comes with a bowl of beef offal soup (niuzatang). The red pieces are pickled radishes with a sweet and spicy flavor, which is also a specialty of this shop.
5. Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) (Happy Valley Branch)
I have been to Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou) so many times that I have basically visited every chain store in Beijing. Their service is as good as Haidilao, especially their attention to detail, and the ingredients are fresh. However, I am not recommending this Happy Valley branch because of that, but because I had the best soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) I have ever eaten here.
It is no exaggeration to say that these soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian) taste even better than the ones made at home. Both the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the noodles are so good that one bowl was not enough, so I ordered another.
If you are interested in traditional Beijing soybean paste noodles (zhajiangmian), I suggest you try Yangfang Hot Pot (Yangfang Shuanrou). However, not every branch serves them, so it is best to call and confirm before you go.
6. Delicious Indian Restaurant (Meiwei Yindu Canting)
This small Indian shop near the Communication University tastes surprisingly good. There are many Indian restaurants in Beijing, but this one definitely ranks near the top.
The owner is from Tamil Nadu in South India, and the two young Indian staff members do not speak Chinese, only knowing how to say how much it costs.
The shop is on the second floor of a commercial building. The environment is just like a street food stall, and the location is hidden.
But when the set meal arrived, the curry, the flatbread (naan), and the yogurt were all so delicious that I ordered an extra portion of naan. The price is also very affordable.
I checked the reviews online, and they are mostly genuine praise. This shop does not sell alcohol, so it is truly worth recommending.
7. Wang Fengjiao Beef Cover Bread (Wang Fengjiao Niurouzhaobing)
This shop makes good beef covered pancake (niurou zhaobing). It might be because they just opened, but it looks quite quiet. It is located in the basement cafeteria of an office building in Wangjing.
The portion of beef covered pancake I ordered is really huge. This big bowl of 'family feast' has plenty of beef, and the 'family feast' includes beef offal.
8. Kashgar Xinjiang Restaurant (Kasige'er Xinjiang Canting)
Shenlu Street at Chaoyangmen has basically become Xinjiang-style now. More than half of the street is made up of Xinjiang restaurants, and this Kashgar (Kashege'er) is a newly opened one.
Ali Restaurant is across from his place, but I heard the old chef left and the quality is not as good as before.
Overall, their food is not as good as Hetian Canteen, but they have all the signature dishes. Since they just opened, the service is a bit slow.
The rice used for the pilaf (zhuafan) is not very good. It is not as tasty as the pilaf at Hetian Rose or Tanyang Shop.
The roasted lamb chops and baked buns (kaobaozi) are okay, but the cold starch noodles (liangpi) lack flavor.
A new Kazakh music restaurant opened on Shenlu Street, but they do not serve full meals yet.
9. Changzhuang Longshunzhai Traditional Hot Pot·Halal Sesame Flatbread and Noodles (Changzhuang Longshunzhai Chuantong Huoguo·Qingzhen Shaobing Xiaomian)
The reason I came to this shop is that they sell halal Chongqing spicy noodles (xiaomian), and they are actually quite good.
Their menu is quite mixed. They sell milk tea at the door, and inside they have hot pot and braised snacks.
The lamb head meat tastes very ordinary and mild, but the spicy noodles and pea and minced meat noodles (wanzamian) are quite tasty.
The spicy noodles are on top and the pea and minced meat noodles are on the bottom. I prefer the pea and minced meat noodles.