3 chinese spots in Xisi and Baitasi, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Xisi and Baitasi's food · All chinese in Beijing.

Shaguoju (Xisi South Street) ★ 3.9

¥¥Northern ChineseXisi Baitasi

Shaguoju on Xisi South Street, founded in 1741, specialises in ceramic casserole dishes such as boiled pork and stewed pork hock at its first Beijing branch.

OrderOrder the boiled pork in casserole from the ceramic pot series and add the stewed pork hock.

TipThis is the founding branch at 60 Xisi South Street near Gangwashi, a restaurant established in 1741 that specialises in ceramic pot dishes.

Tong Chun Yuan ★ 3.9

¥¥ChineseXisi Baitasi

Tong Chun Yuan, a state-owned Jiangzhe restaurant founded in 1930, is Michelin Selected for river fish from live tanks and regional dishes in Beijing.

OrderPick a live river fish from the tanks, then add the Zhenjiang pork trotter aspic and the stir-fried swamp eel.

TipReservations are accepted only for bookings made before noon, so call in the morning.

Baqi Barbecue (Xinjiekou) ★ 3.9

¥¥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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