Beixinqiao Luzhu Old Restaurant Jinglin Restaurant
Nowadays, you can still find shops selling Luzhu Huoshao on the streets of Beijing. However, many people visit not just for a cheap meal to fill their stomachs, but to enjoy its unique flavor. Beixinqiao Luzhu Old Brand is a nostalgic spot for many old Beijingers. This type of small, folk-style shop is typically found in the southern part of the city, but this one is hidden in the heart of the northern city, such as on Gui Street, and operates until 4 AM every day. Late at night, on Dongsi North Street, this small place is bustling with people, and the aroma of Luzhu fills the air.
Yin San Douzhi
Douzhi seems even less acceptable to outsiders. The sour and smelly taste is not only hard to put in the mouth, but even a few sniffs can make one back off. In fact, douzhi itself is just an ordinary food, merely the leftover bean dregs water from fans and bean products. However, Beijingers do enjoy drinking it. Yin San Douzhi is an old shop that has been open for more than twenty years. Walking along the north gate of the Temple of Heaven Park, you will see the sign of Dongxiaoshi Street. Don't be fooled by the inconspicuous small door; most of the customers here are regulars. Yin San Douzhi has been at the entrance of the alley for decades, naturally earning a good reputation. This is a douzhi shop that only operates until noon. Every morning at six o'clock, long queues start to form.
Chai's Flavor House
Chai's Flavor House's signature beef noodles, strictly speaking, are not yet considered a Beijing specialty, but because it has been open for a long time, it has become a childhood memory for many Beijingers. The beef here is quite distinctive, fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, and just the smell makes your mouth water. The noodles are more like a blend of ethnic flavor and Beijing style, very full and chewy. Paired with tender beef, rich broth, and the signature wontons, the taste is even more intense.
