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YunnanHaidian
La Roba on Zaojunmiao Road in Beijing is a Yunnan restaurant named for a Nuosu subgroup, with ethnic decor and a menu of classic Yunnan dishes.
OrderThe millefeuille pea flour pancake and the Dali-style fish braised in pickled papaya.
TipExpect a queue at peak periods; the Michelin Guide recommends the chewy millefeuille pea flour pancake and Dali fish braised in pickled papaya.
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SichuanDongzhimen Guijie
Hu Da Restaurant, the Guijie flagship at 233 Dongzhimen Inner Street in Beijing, is known for spicy crayfish and never closes, a landmark on Ghost Street.
OrderCrayfish in garlic or Sichuan-spice flavours, Chongqing-style la zi ji chicken and mala scallops.
TipIt never closes, so a late table is easier than at dinner; Ctrip's dish list leads with garlic crayfish, Chongqing spicy chicken and mala scallops.
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Northern ChineseQianmen Dashilar
Liuji Zhizi Kaorou on Lazhu Hutong in Beijing grills beef, lamb and squid on an iron griddle in the old zhizi kaorou style, near Hufangqiao in Xicheng.
OrderGrilled beef, beef tongue and lamb, with squid whiskers and chicken gristle skewers.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area, so expect a queue at mealtimes; the city food guide suggests Beibingyang soda or erguotou with the grilled meat.
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Northern ChineseDongsi
Dahuaishu Grill on Meishuguan East Street in Beijing cooks beef, lamb and pork on an iron griddle in the old zhizi kaorou style, with egg-fried mantou slices.
OrderGrilled pork belly, beef tongue and lamb, with egg-fried mantou slices and gedatang soup.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area and free parking, so expect a queue at peak hours; the egg-fried mantou slices are a side worth adding.
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Northern ChineseXisi Baitasi
Baqi Barbecue on Banqiao Ertiao near Xinjiekou in Beijing grills beef, lamb and pork on an iron griddle in the Beijing zhizi barbecue style.
OrderZhizi kaorou with lamb, beef tongue and pork belly, plus the grilled mushrooms and fish tofu.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area, so expect a queue at dinner; the zhizi kaorou comes with a house dipping sauce, per Ctrip's dish list.
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ChineseChaoyang Park
Minzhongmin, listed as Fujian Cuisine on Dongsanhuan North Road in Beijing, cooks Fujian country recipes, from red crab on sticky rice to ginger duck.
OrderSteamed red crab on sticky rice, the heirloom ginger duck and the creamy mashed taro dessert.
TipThe owner and chefs come from Xiamen and bring produce and seafood from Fujian; the room sits in Kaidexingmao, units 110-111 on the ground floor.