The 'queue king' of Niujie, Beijing's Hui Muslim quarter, and a gathering place for old Beijingers at hotpot time. Fresh lamb cut daily from the hind leg (yuanbao rou) goes into a clear broth with dried shrimp and scallion, heated by charcoal in a copper pot.
- Address
- 5-2 Niujie, Commercial Building 1, Niujie Xili, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Lamb skewers CNY 10 each (visitbeijing.com.cn, 2024); hotpot price not verified
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the hand-sliced yuanbao lamb, dip it in sesame sauce and eat it with a freshly baked sesame shaobing and sweet garlic
- Expect a queue at the flagship every day; come off-peak
- The lamb skewers from the takeaway counter are worth a stop on their own