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Beijing Cuisine  Last Update : 11/13/2007 3:11:28 AM
 Beijing cuisine is a combination of all Chinese famous cuisine, so this cuisine caters for all tastes. In addition it has its own local flavor which contains the Han style, the Manchu style and the Islamic style. The typical dishes, Imperial Court Food, Official Food and various snacks will stimulate your appetite. Last Update : 4/16/2007 2:49:46 AM
Typical dishes include Beijing Roast Duck, instant boiled sliced mutton and the barbecue which may be seen along the streets. Beijing Roast Duck is reputed to be the tastiest dish under heaven and the first choice of visitors who want to enjoy the local flavor. There are many roast duck restaurants; but Quanjude and Bianyifang enjoy the highest reputation. When winter comes, instant boiled sliced mutton is popular. Donglaisun, Youyishun and Nengrenju are famous flavor restaurants serving this kind of boiled mutton.  Last Update : 4/16/2007 2:53:18 AM
Imperial Court Food and Official Food are two main branches of Beijing cuisine. They both stress a light and tender taste of the food, but the imperial court food is particular about beautiful shape of a course and prefers to use rare ingredients. The official food is developed from the household food of the aristocrats and the imperial officials. Now, the Li and Tan household dishes are better known as official food. Last Update : 4/16/2007 2:53:31 AM
A great variety of popular snacks may be tasted. Some are made of sticky rice, like Rolling Donkey and Sticky Rice with Sweet Stuffing. Some use flour as the main ingredient, such as Fried Bread Circle, Fried Dough Twist, Shaomai (steamed dumplings) and Pancakes. Mungbean Milk is the favorite snack of the local people, but hasn't earned recognition from foreigners. If you are not a vegetarian, Quickly-Boiled Tripe, Filled Sausage and Fried Liver will appeal to you.
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