Reset forces this Asian city requires a basic rule: forget about the dishes that usually served in European restaurants, Chinese food, too adapted to Western tastes. To the astonishment of the tourist, the specialties can be tasted in Beijing not only have nothing to do with them, but the flavors are much more intense and spicy.

The same goes for the price: the equivalent of 3 to 4 euros, in most establishments you can enjoy a sumptuous lunch or dinner, including beverage.

The following are some places where you can discover the genuine gastronomic tradition china:
China Lounge
This establishment opened its doors near the Workers Stadium in Chaoyang district. Visit is an opportunity to taste the most typical recipes from around the country, with steamed turbot and unfailing lacquered Peking duck or some of its most popular dishes. Prices are moderate.

Dadong Kaoy
The signs 22a, Dongsishitiao, 1-2, leading to a beautiful barn lovingly restored Ming Dynasty. In this framework opens a restaurant whose signature dish is the Peking duck or Cantonese sauce served with wheat, sugar, garlic, radishes, cucumber and chives. It should be noted that their prices are slightly higher than other similar establishments, but in line with a European restaurant. Reservations required.

Fangshan
It is located northwest of the city, within the precincts of Bei Hai Park. Since 1925, its proposals are based on traditional recipes from the Qing dynasty, while recovering some of the dishes prepared in the kitchens of the Forbidden City during the nineteenth century.

T. Green House
Located at number 6 on the street Gongti Xilu (Chaoyang district), this restaurant is renowned for its spectacular and modern decor. In the culinary field, its main distinguishing feature is that it incorporates the tea as an essential ingredient in many dishes. Among her specialties include EU veal or black sesame balls filled with fennel. Its price is rather high. Reservation recommended.

Family Li
In the streets of Hutong Yangfang, 11 (in the west of Beijing), this small family restaurant offers some of the most popular recipes of the Qing court. For its originality, despite its austere decor, it is almost impossible to find a free table in the Li Family. This is why it is recommended to make the appropriate reservation well in advance, even before the trip.

Li Qun Roast Duck
Located at number 11 of Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Nanlu, Qianmen Dongdajie (about Huasheng Hotel), this Cantonese restaurant is considered one of the largest of its kind in Asia. Although the site is open continuously from 10 am to 10 h of the night, you should go to the hotel before 6 o’clock in the afternoon for a table, since no reservations. The price range is between 10 and 15 euros per person, approximately.

Luoguo
This cozy restaurant, located across the street from Nanluogu Xiang (in the Dongcheng district), offers its customers some of the most tasty specialties of the traditional Chinese cuisine. The top of the building houses a terrace in a cosmopolitan atmosphere that prevails.

Quanjude Roast Duck
Located at number 32 of Qianmen Street (at the end of an alley very hidden), this place was opened in 1864, making it one of the most aged of the city. As its name suggests, its specialty is Peking duck.

The Courtyard
This charming restaurant 95, Donghuamen Dajie (Dongcheng district)? is considered one of the most suitable for a night out or romantic. Decisively contribute to it its views of the Forbidden City. Has an extensive wine list. The Percio is rather expensive, since it is a luxury.

Xinhongzi
It is at number 66, Jiutiao Dongsi Street. Weigh the anodyne of its setting (separate from the Soviet era), their genuine specialties are well worth a visit. These include the Sour soybeans, the fried eel or beef with red pepper china. Keep in mind that it is necessary to book in advance, and no credit cards accepted.