Food in Beijing
Drinks

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Food and restaurants in Beijing
Introduction

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Hot Pot

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Barbecue
'Small Eats'

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Roast Duck

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Teriyaki
Dim Sum
Imperial
Food Courts

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Outdoor
Entrees
Western

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Drinks

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Street Snacks

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Vegetables

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JiaoZi

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Cakes

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

Beijing Guide

Drinks

Try something different with your meal, such as haw juice, almond juice or coconut milk. Or how about flower 'tea' (infusion), such as Chrysanthemum or 'Eight Treasure Tea' - much nicer than you might think!

A flower tea

'Eight Treasure Tea'

If you would like to buy some teas to take home, you'll find tea shops have more choice than you dreamed possible.

You might also like to try 'Pearl Milk Tea' - an iced tea based drink that also contains small balls of tapioca that are sucked up through a wide straw. The drink may also contain milk and fruit pulp - in fact there are many varieties available.

Nuts, seeds, beans or dried fruit are often provided free as nibbles

The local Yanjing beer is cheapest (3 yuan in an everyday restaurant). There are a number of higher quality versions that are avaiable in restaurants a little up market (often 10 yuan). TsingTao beer is generally rated as better than Yanjing and is also common in Beijing. Expect to pay more for western lagers (an unnecessary choice) - and much more in bars and clubs.

Wine is a fast growing drink in China - and a fast growing industry. Local wines are often made with French know-how and investment. 'Great Wall' is perhaps the best known brand but there are many others.

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