Opened in 1925 by former Qing palace cooks in Beihai Park, and still the place for 'imitation imperial' dishes and pastries. The minced pork sesame bun, little wotou corn buns and pea-flour cake are the classics; the Qing court cooking method is national intangible heritage.
- Address
- 1 Wenjin Street, inside Beihai Park (north shore), Xicheng District
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ¥¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the rou mo shaobing (sesame bun with minced pork), xiao wotou and wandouhuang
- Come for a Chinese-style afternoon tea of court pastries after a walk around the lake