Barbecue by the lake since 1848: Ji Debin started grilling lamb on the Shichahai shore for the princes of the nearby mansions, and Kaorou Ji is one of the 'big three' of old Beijing barbecue with Kaorou Wan. The lamb is cut evenly thin and grilled without a gamey smell.
- Address
- 14 Qianhai Dongyan, Di'anmenwai Street, Xicheng District (by Yinding Bridge)
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the grilled lamb (kao yangrou) with steamed sesame buns
- Ask for a window table over Qianhai and come before sunset
- Beijing has long paired Kaorou Ji in the north with Kaorou Wan in the south: lamb here, beef there