Lakeside lanes round Qianhai Dongyan, where Kaorouji has grilled lamb on an iron griddle since 1848, with family restaurants on Deshengmen Inner Street.
Kaorouji on Qianhai Dongyan beside Shichahai grills beef and lamb on an iron griddle in the Beijing zhizi kaorou style, a time-honoured barbecue house.
OrderOrder the zhizi kaorou, beef and lamb grilled on an iron griddle, with a bottle of Beibingyang soda.
TipIt stands on Qianhai Dongyan beside Shichahai; the city's food guide suggests pairing the grilled meat with erguotou liquor or Beibingyang soda.
Ding Xiang Run on Deshengmen Inner Street in Beijing serves Beijing home cooking, from sweet and sour pork to lanlong meat rolls and pork knuckle.
OrderLanlong meat rolls, pork knuckle, sweet and sour pork and Qianlong cabbage.
TipThe Xicheng guide recommends sweet and sour pork, lanlong, pork knuckle and Qianlong cabbage; Ctrip lists a waiting area, free parking and open-air seats.
MOONEE's rooftop north of Houhai in Beijing looks across to the Bell and Drum Towers, with a tiled floor, white stone walls, blue cushions and cocktails.
OrderA cocktail on the roof at sunset, facing the Bell and Drum Towers.
TipTime a visit for sunset, when the towers catch the light; classic and special cocktails, beer and wine are on the list, with burgers and pasta.
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