Eryouju: Huatian Eryouju Meat Pie Restaurant (Xisi Branch)
51, Xisi North Street, Xicheng District
As a Beijing time-honored brand established by the imperial chef Chang Eryou in 1921, Eryouju was later renamed "Xisi Steamed Bun Restaurant" in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2015, it underwent a chain-oriented development and was re-branded as Huatian Eryouju Meat Pie Restaurant.
Meiweizhai: Meiweizhai Restaurant (at Xiangda Plaza)
Ground Floor, Xiangda Plaza, 167 Guang'anmen Inner Street, Xicheng District
As a Beijing time-honored brand founded in 1923, Meiweizhai specializes in Shanghai-style dishes. Some of its signature dishes include braised minced eel, braised black carp, spiced pork ribs, rice cake fried with hairy crabs, and sweet and sour pork ribs.
Fangshan: Fangshan Restaurant
Adjacent to Kuaixue Hall, Beihai Park, Di'anmen West Street, Xicheng District
As a Chinese time-honored brand founded in 1925 in Beijing, Fangshan Restaurant, formerly known as "Fangshan Tea House", was reconstructed to specialize in offering palace cuisine. It has gained a reputation, both domestically and internationally, for its renowned "Man-Han Imperial Feast".
Tongchunyuan: Tongchunyuan Restaurant
14A, Xinjiekou Outer Street, Desheng Subdistrict, Xicheng District
As a Beijing and Chinese time-honored brand founded in 1930, Tongchunyuan is renowned for its Jiangsu cuisine. It is one of the eight famous restaurants in Beijing named after "Chun". Some of its specialty dishes include squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, braised minced eel, and lion's head meatball with crab meat.
Fengzeyuan: Fengzeyuan Restaurant (headquartered at Zhushikou)
83, Zhushikou West Street, Dashilan Subdistrict, Xicheng District
As a Beijing and Chinese time-honored brand founded in 1930, Fengzeyuan is one of the eight famous restaurants in Beijing named after "Lou". Fengzeyuan is renowned both domestically and internationally for its authentic Shandong cuisine, specifically the flavors of Jinan and eastern Shandong. Some of its specialty dishes include scallion-flavored sea cucumbers, braised intestines in brown sauce, dry-fried meatballs, stewed cuttlefish nidamental gland, cold pork knuckle in jelly, and baked buns.
Xilaishun: Xilaishun Restaurant (near North Xinhua Street)
116, North Xinhua Street, Hepingmen, Xichang'an Avenue, Xicheng District
As a Beijing and Chinese time-honored brand established in 1930, Xilaishun is known for its intangible cultural heritage project — the art of preparing Ma Lianliang Duck. Its signature dishes include Ma Lianliang Duck, Spicy Lamb, and Lychee Shrimp Balls.
Nanlaishun: Nanlaishun Restaurant
12, Nancaiyuan Street, Xicheng District
Established in 1937, Nanlaishun Restaurant is a time-honored Beijing brand and a leading halal dining enterprise in the capital. It specializes in a wide range of halal dishes, including stir-fried dishes, seafood, roasted duck, specially prepared lamb hot pot, and snack banquets.
Jubaoyuan: Jubaoyuan Restaurant (headquarters at Niujie Street)
5-2 Niujie Street, Xicheng District
Established in 1937, as a time-honored brand in Beijing, it initially started as a halal beef and mutton shop. In 2003, the restaurant expanded its menu to include lamb hotpot, which quickly became a favorite among diners.
Huatian Yanji: Huatian Yanji Restaurant (headquarters at Xisi)
181, Xisi North Street, Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District
ounded in 1943 by an elderly Korean woman named Li, Huatian Yanji is a time-honored brand in Beijing and China, famous for its Yanji-style cold noodles. During the summer, the restaurant draws long lines of people eager to savor these noodles, whether holding bowls in their hands or placing them on the windowsill. This bustling scene has become a vibrant and cherished sight in the community.
Huatian Dadi: The Earth Western Restaurant
44, Xisi South Street, Xichang Avenue, Xicheng District
Founded in 1945, Huatian Dadi is a time-honored brand in Beijing and China, specializing in Russian cuisine. The restaurant is renowned for dishes, including ham salad, Borsch, pot roast, and Russian afternoon tea.
Ya'er Liji: Li's at Ya'er Hutong (at Houhai)
2A, Ya'er Hutong, Xicheng District
Established in 1942 in Ya'er Hutong of Shichahai, this time-honored brand, Ya'er Liji, began as a halal enterprise focused on halal snacks and lamb hot pot. Today, it has grown into a large-scale halal catering chain known for its strong ethnic characteristics and traditional offerings.
Youyishun: Huatian Youyishun Restaurant (at Huangsi)
No. 28 Huangsi Street, Xicheng District
Founded in 1948, Youyishun is a time-honored brand in both Beijing and China, celebrated for its traditional Beijing halal cuisine. Some of its signature dishes include cashew and shrimp balls, vinegar-flavored fried egg with vegetables, boiled sheep's head, and traditional Beijing hotpot.
Qingfeng: Qingfeng Steamed Bun Restaurant (at Xidan)
107, Xisi South Street, Xicheng District
Founded in 1948, Qingfeng is a time-honored brand in Beijing. As one of the largest enterprises of its kind in the city, this fast-food chain is renowned for its steamed buns and stir-fried liver.
Emei: Emei Restaurant (at Di'anmen)
155 Di'anmen Outer Street, Xicheng District
Founded in 1950, Emei Restaurant is a time-honored brand in Beijing and China, renowned for its Sichuan cooking skills, which is regarded as an intangible cultural heritage. Its standout dishes include boiled blood curd, cold noodles, and Emei-style rice dumplings.
Makai: Makai Restaurant (at Di'anmen)
29, Di'anmen Outer Street, Xicheng District
Established in 1953 by 13 Hunanese, Makai Restaurant is a time-honored brand renowned in Beijing for its Hunan cuisine. Over the years, it has become a favorite dining spot for numerous celebrities and distinguished guests.
Laoxi'an Fanzhuang: Traditional Xi'an Restaurant at Xinjiekou South Street (the origin)
20, South Street, Xinjiekou, Xicheng District
Founded in 1954, Laoxi'an Fanzhuang is a time-honored brand and the first restaurant to serve shredded pancakes in beef and mutton soup, reflecting the flavors of northwest China and Muslim cuisine. Its standout dishes include shredded pancakes in beef and mutton soup, lamb skewers, braised lamb knuckle and tendons, and more.
Moscow Restaurant: Moscow Restaurant
135 Xizhimen Outer Street, Xicheng District
Established in 1954, Moscow Restaurant is a time-honored Beijing brand renowned for its Western food with a Russian flair. The restaurant also features dishes inspired by English, French, German, and Italian culinary traditions. Celebrated for its exceptional quality, distinctive style, and authentic flavors, the restaurant is known for offering fine dining experiences at affordable prices.
Jinyang Restaurant: Jinyang Restaurant (at Hufangqiao)
241, Zhushikou West Street, Xicheng District
Founded in 1959, Jinyang Restaurant is a Beijing time-honored brand. It is located in an ancient building from the Qing Dynasty, known as "Yuewei Cottage", which was once the study of Ji Xiaolan, the editor in chief of The Si Ku Quan Shu (a complete library in the four branches of literature). Jinyang Restaurant is the earliest large restaurant in Beijing that specializes in Shanxi style dishes, guest rooms, and Ji Xiaolan's cultural exhibition. Some of its signature dishes include crispy duck, Jinyang oily meat, braised mandarin fish in vinegar, and diced pork braised with vinegar in a pot.
Sichuan Restaurant: Sichuan Restaurant (at Xinjiekou)
South side of Xinjie Gaohe Plaza, No.3, Xinjiekou North Street, Xicheng
Founded in 1959, Sichuan Restaurant is a time-honored brand that was personally named by Premier Zhou Enlai and honored with a plaque by Mr. Guo Moruo. Once the largest Sichuan-style high-end restaurant in Beijing, it has earned a prestigious reputation both domestically and internationally. Over the years, the restaurant has welcomed numerous national leaders and distinguished guests from around the world, renowned for its exquisite cooking skills, unique flavors, and exceptional service.
Huguosi Snacks: Huguosi Snacks Headquarters (origin)
93 Huguosi Street, Xicheng District
Founded in 1956, Huguosi Snacks is a time-honored brand both in Beijing and China renowned for its traditional Beijing halal snacks, which are considered part of the city's intangible cultural heritage. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring signature dishes such as pea-flavored cake, steamed rice cakes with sweet stuffing, honey twists, soybean-flavor cakes, fermented soybean drink, seasoned millet mush, and over 100 other traditional Beijing halal snacks.