A ten-table douzhi shop that has moved five times but never left the streets north of the Temple of Heaven. Regulars order without a menu: douzhi, braised meatballs and miancha, then walk into the park at 7 am for their exercise.
- Address
- 176 Dongxiaoshi Street, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Opens 05:30, mornings only (visitbeijing.com.cn, 2024); exact closing time not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 30 min
- Price
- A bowl of douzhi typically CNY 3-6 (China Highlights, 2026)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Come before 8 am; it is a half-day shop and tables are shared
- China Highlights calls its douzhi milder and more beginner-friendly than Lao Ciqikou's
- Pair the douzhi with jiaoquan rings and the shredded pickles